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Bachelor of Visual Arts - Gippsland


General information

Course code: 2124 * Course abbreviation: BVA * Gippsland campus * Internal mode * Course coordinator: Julie Adams
The Bachelor of Visual Arts is a three-year full-time or six-year part-time degree program of broad education in the visual arts.
Graduates may practise professionally in one or more art media, or may become involved in art gallery activities, cultural programs, art education, or a range of art and design industry activities.
The visual arts are concerned with a range of disciplines such as painting, photomedia, three-dimensional design and installation, as well as the theoretical and cultural aspects of art and design.
The course comprises a choice of a visual arts studio major discipline, together with complementary studies and a choice of elective subjects which, taken together, enable students to form individual study programs.

Structure of the course

The pass degree

The degree structure is given depth by a sequence of subjects which form a major study taken over three years. The degree structure is given breadth by complementary and other subjects in studio and theory from which individual study programs can be formed.

First-year study program

The first year of the course has a common structure for all students which provides a sound introduction to both theory and practice in the context of the visual arts, and assists the student to make an informed choice of a major study. Elective subjects are chosen after consultation with studio coordinators. An example of first semester is as follows:

Second/third-year semester program

In consultation with the course coordinator, students seek selection into one of the major disciplines, together with supporting subjects. The typical semester pattern consists of:

Major study

At least 48 credit points must be taken in the major study at year-two and year-three levels. Added to the 12 points obtained in year one, this provides a core major of 60 credit points.

Complementary studies

Complementary studies provide a balance between theory and practice components; a minimum of 24 credit points of complementary studies must be taken.

Elective subjects

Subjects are selected in consultation with the course coordinator. They will generally be taken from those within the Faculty of Art and Design, but subjects elsewhere in the university are also available. They may be selected to provide the following: a specialised extension to aspects of the major discipline; a means of entering a major discipline; the opportunity to explore and develop further specialisations.

Length of course/workload required

Pass

Three years of full-time study, or six years part-time. The expected average number of hours per week for a full-time student is 48 (contact and non-contact), with appropriate adjustment for part-time study. An 80 per cent attendance record for studios, lectures, seminars etc is required before a student may present for assessment in any subject. Exceptions will be subject to the approval of the course coordinator.

Admission requirements

Pass

The course will be offered through the VTAC system. Entry is by interview, folio and ENTER. Completion of VCE English units 3 and 4 with a grade average of at least C is also required. Applications will also be considered on the basis of other qualifications assessed as equivalent to the VCE.

Credit provision

Pass

Credit may be granted for equivalent studies completed elsewhere at approved institutions. Advanced standing in the course for students who have completed part of similar courses at Australian or international universities will be considered up to a maximum of two years and in accordance with other regulations of Monash University. Each application for credit or advanced standing will be considered on its own merits.

Fee structure

For students with Australian residency, these courses fall within the lowest band of HECS liability. The fee for international students will be set by the vice-chancellor from time to time (currently $12,800 per annum).

Subject


Year 1
This year introduces students to the basic skills and intellectual processes required to successfully pursue their chosen area of study.


Year 2
Students progressively improve their practical and intellectual skills, as they continue their educational development through core and elective subjects.


Year 3
Integration of previous years study, with a major focus in their chosen area.


Total years 1-3



Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2


Drawing and visual structures

C
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DWG1201
Drawing 1B
6 cps

DWG1202
Drawing 2B
6 cps





12 cps

Core theory of art and design

C
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TAD1101
History of pre-industrial art and design
6 cps

TAD1102
Visual culture and media of the industrial age
6 cps





12 cps

Professional practice

C
o
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PPR3201
Professional practice A
3 cps


3 cps

Digital imaging

C
o
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DIS1101
Digital imaging 1
3 cps





3 cps

Major study

C
o
r
e

VIS1101
Visual arts studio 1
6 cps

VIS1102
Visual arts studio 2
6 cps

VIS2103
Visual arts studio 3
12 cps
Theory of art and design
6 cps

VIS2104
Visual arts studio 4
12 cps
Theory of art and design
6 cps

VIS3105
Visual arts studio 5
12 cps
Theory of art and design
6 cps

VIS3106
Visual arts studio 6
12 cps
Theory of art and design
6 cps

60 cps


24 cps

Core studio

C
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Electives


6 cps

3 cps

6 cps

6 cps

3 cps

6 cps

30 cps

Total


24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

144 cps


* Indicates an estimate of a student's elective choice, and is allocated on a proportional basis, not necessarily actual credit points in the Year 3 and 4 subtotals.
Note that all courses and subjects are subject to ongoing review and minor amendments to improve them.
cps: credit points - the total student workload per week including in and out-of-class work is normally obtained by doubling the credit points.

Course program

Subject

Credit points

Average taught hours per week

Average out of class hours per week

Total hours

Year 1






Semester 1

VIS1101 Visual arts studio 1

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


DWG1201 Drawing 1B

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


TAD1101 History of pre-industrial art and design

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


Electives

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

VIS1102 Visual arts studio 2

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


DWG1202 Drawing 2B

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


TAD1102 Visual culture & media of the industrial age

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


DIS1101 Digital imaging 1

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


Electives

3 cps

2 hours

4 ours

6 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Year 2






Semester 1

VIS2103 Visual arts studio 3

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Theory of art and design major study complementary

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


Electives

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

VIS2104 Visual arts studio 4

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Theory of art and design major study complementary

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


Electives

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Year 3






Semester 1

VIS3105 Visual arts studio 5

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Theory of art and design major study complementary

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


PPR3201 Professional practice A

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


Electives

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

VIS3106 Visual arts studio 6

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Major study complementary

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


Electives

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Total (over three years)


144 cps

(15 hours average perweek)

(33 hours average perweek)



Note that all courses and subjects are subject to ongoing review and minor amendments to improve them.
Teaching hours quoted are based on student groups of 20. Where group size is less than 20, some consolidation of teaching will occur.

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