Bachelor of Visual Arts; Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) - Caulfield

• General information
• Structure of the course
  • Pass degree
    • First-year study program
    • Major study (2/3 year)
    • Second/third-year study program
    • Complementary studies
    • Elective subjects
  • Honours degree
• Length of course/workload required
  • Pass
  • Honours
• Admission requirements
  • Pass
  • Honours
• Credit provision
  • Pass
  • Honours
• Fee structure
• Course program

General information

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.

Structure of the course

Pass degree

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.

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 the studio coordinator. An example first semester is as follows:

• * Visual arts studio (6 credit points)
• * Drawing (6 credit points)
• * Theory of art and design (6 credit points)
• * Electives (6 credit points)

Major study (2/3 year)

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:

• * Painting studio
• * Photomedia studio
• * Printmaking studio
• * Sculpture studio
• * Tapestry studio
• * Theory of art and design
• * Visual arts studio

Second/third-year study 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 (12 credit points)
• * Complementary studies (6 credit points)
• * Electives (6 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 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.

Honours degree

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.

Length of course/workload required

Pass

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.

Honours

One additional year of full-time study. Workload as for the pass degree.

Admission requirements

Pass

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.

Honours

Completion of the Bachelor of Visual Arts or an equivalent pass degree at a credit-level average or higher.

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.

Honours

No credit or advanced standing will be provided in this course.

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).

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.

• * Painting studio will commence with the prefix FNA.
• * Printmaking studio will commence with the prefix FNA.
• * Sculpture studio will commence with the prefix FNA.
• *
• * Tapestry studio will commence with the prefix FNA.
• * Photomedia studio will commence with the prefix PHO.
• * Theory of art and design will commence with the prefix TAD.
• * Visual arts studio will commence with the prefix VIS.

* 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.

Course program

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.

• * Painting studio will commence with the prefix FNA.
• * Printmaking studio will commence with the prefix FNA..
• * Sculpture studio will commence with the prefix FNA.
• *
• * Tapestry studio will commence with the prefix FNA.
• * Photomedia studio will commence with the prefix PHO.
• * Theory of art and design will commence with the prefix TAD.
• * Visual arts studio will commence with the prefix VIS.

* 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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