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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

311945 v.2 Art and Design Studies Major

Introduction

Through the study of the history and theories of Art and Design, students receive practical training in critical understandings of how visual culture structures and informs our world. Students are also trained in practices of seeing and representation through technical and intuitive skills based in drawing.

Additional Introductory Information

Students wishing to undertake this major must first choose a primary major in the Bachelor of Arts (http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/311921.html). Majors which may be taken with the Art and Design major are listed there.

Course Entry Requirement

Students should complete Drawing 191 and Historical Issues in Art and Design 192 in first year. Students must attend an Information Session.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
12944 v.5   Art Visual Research 291 3.0 25.0
311364 v.2   History of Art and Design 291 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12946 v.5   Art Visual Research 292 3.0 25.0
311365 v.2   Visual Culture 292 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12948 v.5   Art Visual Research 391 3.0 25.0
311366 v.2   History of Art and Design 391 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12950 v.5   Art Visual Research 392 3.0 25.0
  OR  
13281 v.2   Professional Practicum 390 3.0 25.0
311367 v.2   Visual Culture 392 3.0 25.0
  50.0