300028 v.4 Bachelor of Arts (Art) (Honours)

BA(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042803F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course provides a fourth year of individual research in studio practice and advanced theoretical studies in contemporary visual art. It emphasises the interconnectedness of theory and practice and provides opportunities for inter-disciplinary studies. This course is an ideal preparation for higher research studies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees (General Information section). Only students with outstanding performance in undergraduate studio practice will be considered for entry to the honours program. Students intending to apply for entry must have achieved a minimum course weighted average of 65 per cent. Candidates must inform the art honours coordinator of their intention to apply for entry to the honours program by the end of fifth semester.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The honours program is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10409	v.8	Art Theory 491	3.0	25.0
310725	v.1	Art Research Seminar 491	3.0	25.0
310726	v.1	Art Project 491	6.0	50.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10411	v.7	Art Theory 492	3.0	25.0
310727	v.1	Art Project Seminar 492	3.0	25.0
310728	v.1	Art Project 492	6.0	50.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.