179299 v.3 Bachelor of Arts (Art)

BA(Curtin)

Introduction
This course of contemporary art practice develops competence in conceptualising, observing and analysing visual information and developing this information into coherent visual images in a variety of media. The course is interdisciplinary in nature and encourages consideration of the potential for incorporating conceptual and technical approaches from a variety of sources. Students focus creative work in a variety of disciplines, including fibre or textiles or paint, print media, sculpture, jewellery and three dimensional design, electronic arts, photography, installation and performance and audio-visual technologies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None, Interview and folio, as required.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note
Students may be required to participate in field trips and/or short term internships during semester or in the mid-semester breaks.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Provision exists for entry to applicants who have completed a post secondary education diploma course or part of a comparable first degree program. Such applicants may be admitted with prior learning status if they can demonstrate the required skills and levels of achievement.

Duration and Availability
The course is of three years full-time duration or equivalent part-time study. This course is also available on-line through Open Learning Australia.

Course Organisation
The course has a common first year to introduce the basic concepts and philosophy of contemporary visual arts practice and to provide an initial experience in all of the major studio disciplines taught within the School. In second and third year, students elect a major studio area, a visual culture unit and a visual research unit. All are encouraged to undertake units offered by other teaching schools on campus.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study. Some units within this course may have a field component, for which costs may be incurred.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12941 v.2 Visual Research 191 3.0 25.0

1780 v.6 Visual Culture - Introduction to Visual Culture 191 3.0 25.0

1927 v.8 Studio 191 12.0 50.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12942 v.2 Visual Research 192 3.0 25.0

1782 v.6 Visual Culture - Issues in Contemporary Art 192 3.0 25.0

1928 v.8 Studio 192 12.0 50.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12943 v.2 ** Studio 291 9.0 50.0

12944 v.2 # Visual Research 291 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12945 v.2 ** Studio 292 9.0 50.0

12946 v.2 # Visual Research 292 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

12947 v.2 ** Studio 391 9.0 50.0

12948 v.2 # Visual Research 391 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12949 v.2 ** Studio 392 9.0 50.0

12950 v.2 # Visual Research 392 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

11046 v.5 Aboriginal Art 318 3.0 25.0

11609 v.5 Visual Culture - Art Theory and Criticism 303 3.0 25.0

11610 v.5 Visual Culture - Art in the Age of Revolution 304 3.0 25.0

11611 v.3 Visual Culture - Modernism in Art 305 3.0 25.0

11612 v.3 Visual Culture - Exploring Postmodernism 306 3.0 25.0

11613 v.3 Visual Culture - Art and Popular Culture 307 3.0 25.0

11614 v.3 Visual Culture - Australian Art History 308 3.0 25.0

11615 v.4 Visual Culture - Gender Issues in Art 309 3.0 25.0

11616 v.3 Visual Culture - Professional Practice 310 3.0 25.0

11617 v.3 Visual Culture - Art and Spirituality 311 3.0 25.0

11618 v.3 Visual Culture - Art and Public Space 312 3.0 25.0

11620 v.4 Visual Culture - Research 399 3.0 25.0

11622 v.3 Visual Culture - Art and the Environment 315 3.0 25.0

12064 v.3 Visual Culture - Art and Psychoanalysis 321 3.0 25.0

303837 v.2 Visual Culture - The Body 301 3.0 25.0

303862 v.2 Visual Culture - Interpreting the Visual Arts 301 3.0 25.0

303864 v.2 Visual Culture - Theorising Craft 302 3.0 25.0

305818 v.2 Visual Culture - Art and Fashion 391 3.0 25.0

305820 v.2 Visual Culture - Beauty 361 3.0 25.0

# Visual research includes a program of drawing units and/or complementary study units.

** Twelve hours studio-based research commitment is compulsory.

NB Students should note that not all optional units are available every semester. Please contact the Department to determine availability.

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2003 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2003 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.