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


General information

Course codes: 2479; 2961 + 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 units 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 units which form a major study taken over three years. It is given breadth by complementary and other units 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 units are chosen after consultation with the studio coordinator. An example first semester is as follows:

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:

Second/third-year study program

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

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 units

Units 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, units 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 unit. 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 units 3 and 4 -- a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and a study score of at least 30 in one of Art or Studio Arts. 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.

Advanced standing (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 $13,300 per annum).

Unit


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 units.


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


Total years 13

Year 4 A year of intensive study specifically oriented to the students chosen area of professional specialisation.


Total years 14



Semester 1

Semester 2

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



12 cps

Core theory of art and design

C o r e

TAD1101 History of pre-industrial art and design 6 cps

TAD1102 Visual culture and media of the industrial age 6 cps





12 cps

TAD4503 Research methods in art and design 6 cps

TAD4504 Research seminar in art and design 6 cps

24 cps

Professional practice

C o r e





PPR3201 Professional practiceA (full-year unit) 3 cps


3 cps



3 cps

Digital imaging

C o r e


1DIS1101 Digital imaging1 3 cps





3 cps



3 cps

Major study

C o r e



Major 12 cps

Major 12 cps

Major 12 cps

Major 12 cps

48 cps

VIS4001 Project studies 12 cps

VIS4002 Major project 18 cps

78 cps

Major study complement-ary




Comp. study* 6 cps

Comp. study* 6 cps

Comp. study* 6 cps

Comp. study* 6 cps

24 cps



24 cps

Core studio

C o r e

VIS1101 Visual arts studio1 6 cps

VIS1102 Visual arts studio2 6 cps





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 units are subject to ongoing review and minor amendments to improve them. 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 units 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

Unit

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

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


1DIS1101 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

1-4 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)

(31 hours average perweek)



1. DIS1101 Digital imaging 1 with permission from course coordinator can be taken in first or second semester.
Note that all courses and units are subject to ongoing review and minor amendments to improve them. 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 units available.

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