Course
code: 2479 * Course abbreviations: BVA; BVA(Hons) * Caulfield campus * Internal
mode * Full-time: three years, plus one year for honours * Course coordinator
(Caulfield): Dr Dan Wollmering
The Bachelor of Visual Arts is a three-year, full-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 the range of activities of the fine arts,
applied arts and design, as well as the newer areas such as photomedia and
digital media, in addition to the theoretical and cultural aspects of art and
design.
The course comprises a choice of major disciplines in art, together with
complementary studies, and a choice of elective subjects which, taken together,
enable students to form individual study programs.
In addition to the pass degree, there is an honours degree (fourth year) for
the BVA at Caulfield. Students may extend studies in their chosen major
discipline and undertake studies in the research methods of the visual arts.
The degree structure is given depth by a sequence of subjects which form a major study taken over three years. It is given breadth by complementary and other subjects in studio and theory from which individual study programs can be formed.
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 the studio coordinator. An example first semester is as follows:
At least 48 credit points must be taken in the chosen 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. Students select one of the following major studies:
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:
Complementary studies provide a balance between theory and practice components; a minimum of 24 credit points of complementary studies must be taken.
Subjects are selected by students in consultation with the course coordinator. They will generally be taken from those within the Faculty of Art and Design. However, subjects elsewhere in the university are also available.
An additional year of intensive study oriented to the student's chosen area of specialisation. The course includes research methods and seminar over both semesters. During semester one, students undertake research for the semester two honours project. An elective study is also included.
Three years of full-time study . 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.
One additional year of full-time study. Workload as for the pass degree.
The course is offered through the VTAC system by ENTER. Completion of VCE English units 3 and 4 with a study score of at lease 25 in English and a study score of at lease 30 in Art or Studio Art. No folio or interview is required (subject to number of places). For students without VCE or not eligible for a VCE score or mature-age students, consideration will be given to other qualifications assessed as equivalent to the VCE plus a folio.
Completion of the Bachelor of Visual Arts or an equivalent pass degree at a credit-level average or higher.
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.
No credit or advanced standing will be provided in this course.
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 |
Year
2 |
Year
3 |
Total years 1-3 |
Year
4 |
Total years 1-4 | |||||
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Drawing and visual structures |
C |
DWG1201
Drawing 1B |
DWG1202
Drawing 2B |
12 cps |
12 cps | ||||||
Core theory of art and design |
C |
TAD1101
History of pre-industrial art and design |
TAD1102
Visual culture and media of the industrial age |
12 cps |
TAD4503
Research methods in art and design |
TAD4504
Research seminar in art and design |
24 cps | ||||
Professional practice |
C |
PPR3201
Professional practice A |
3 cps |
3 cps | |||||||
Digital imaging |
C |
DIS1101
Digital imaging 1 |
3 cps |
3 cps | |||||||
Major study |
C |
#
Major |
#
Major |
#
Major |
#
Major |
48 cps |
VIS4001
Project studies |
VIS4002
Major project |
78 cps | ||
Major study complementa ry |
Comp.
study* |
Comp.
study* |
Comp.
study* |
Comp.
study* |
24 cps |
24 cps | |||||
Core studio |
C |
VIS1101
Visual arts studio 1 |
VIS1102
Visual arts studio 2 |
12 cps |
12 cps | ||||||
Electives |
6 cps |
3 cps |
6 cps |
6 cps |
3 cps |
6 cps |
30 cps |
6 cps |
36 cps | ||
Total |
24 cps |
24 cps |
24 cps |
24 cps |
24 cps |
24 cps |
144 cps |
24 cps |
24 cps |
192 cps |
Note that all courses and subjects are subject to ongoing review and minor
amendments to improve them.
# Major studio disciplines can be chosen from the following subjects
listed.
For the appropriate subject code for your discipline please refer
to the `Subjects - all faculties' section of the handbook.
* In consultation with your course coordinator, you are able
to choose complementary studies available from a range of options.
Your
course coordinator will have a list of current subjects available.
CPS: CREDIT POINTS - THE TOTAL STUDENT WORKLOAD PER WEEK INCLUDING IN
AND OUT-OF-CLASS WORK IS NORMALLY OBTAINED BY DOUBLING THE CREDIT POINTS.
Subject |
Credit points |
Average taught hours per week |
Average out of class hours per week |
Total hours | |
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
VIS1101 Visual arts studio 1 |
6 cps |
4 hours |
8 hours |
12 hours |
DWG1201 Drawing 1B |
6 cps |
6 hours |
6 hours |
12 hours | |
TAD1101 History of pre-industrial art and design |
6 cps |
3 hours |
9 hours |
12 hours | |
Electives: possibly Introduction to computing |
6 cps |
4 hours |
8 hours |
12 hours | |
24 cps |
17 hours |
31 hours |
48 hours | ||
Semester 2 |
VIS1102 Visual arts studio 2 |
6 cps |
4 hours |
8 hours |
12 hours |
DWG1202 Drawing 2B |
6 cps |
6 hours |
6 hours |
12 hours | |
TAD1102 Visual culture and media of the industrial age |
6 cps |
3 hours |
9 hours |
12 hours | |
DIS1101 Digital imaging 1 |
3 cps |
3 hours |
3 hours |
6 hours | |
Electives: |
|||||
Intro to digital imaging electives |
3 cps |
2 hours |
4 hours |
6 hours | |
24 cps |
18 hours |
30 hours |
48 hours | ||
Year 2 |
|||||
Semester 1 |
# Major study - core |
12 cps |
8 hours |
16 hours |
24 hours |
Major study - complementary* |
6 cps |
3 hours |
9 hours |
12 hours | |
Electives: including possibly Drawing |
6 cps |
8 hours |
4 hours |
12 hours | |
24 cps |
19 hours |
29 hours |
48 hours | ||
Semester 2 |
# Major study - core |
12 cps |
4 hours |
20 hours |
24 hours |
Major study - complementary* |
6 cps |
3 hours |
9 hours |
12 hours | |
Electives |
6 cps |
8 hours |
4 hours |
12 hours | |
24 cps |
15 hours |
33 hours |
48 hours | ||
Year 3 |
|||||
Semester 1 |
# Major study - core |
12 cps |
8 hours |
16 hours |
24 hours |
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 |
4 hours |
2 hours |
6 hours | |
24 cps |
17 hours |
31 hours |
48 hours | ||
Semester 2 |
# Major study - core |
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 |
(17 hours average perweek) |
(30.8 hours average perweek) |
||
Year 4 |
|||||
Semester 1 |
TAD4503 Research methods in art and design |
6 cps |
3 hours |
9 hours |
12 hours |
VIS4001 Project studies |
12 cps |
4 hours |
20 hours |
24 hours | |
Electives |
6 cps |
3 hours |
9 hours |
12 hours | |
24 cps |
10 hours |
38 hours |
48 hours | ||
Semester 2 |
TAD4504 Research seminar in art and design |
6 cps |
3 hours |
9 hours |
12 hours |
VIS4002 Major project |
18 cps |
1 hours |
35 hours |
36 hours | |
24 cps |
4 hours |
44 hours |
48 hours | ||
Total (over four years) |
192 cps |
(15 hours average perweek) |
(33 hours average perweek) |
Note that all courses and subjects are subject to on-going 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.
# Major studio disciplines can be chosen from the following subjects
listed.
For the appropriate subject code for your discipline please refer
to the `Subjects - all faculties' section of the handbook.
* In consultation with your course coordinator, you are able
to choose complementary studies available from a range of options offered.
Your course coordinator will have a list of current subjects available.
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