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Undergraduate handbook 2004
Art and Design

Bachelor of Applied Arts*

* This course is operational only for existing students enrolled prior to 2003. No further intake.

Course code: 2112 + Course abbreviations: BAppA + Caulfield + Internal mode + Full-time: three years, plus one year for honours + Course coordinator: Dr Christopher Headley

The Bachelor of Applied Arts is a three-year full-time degree program of education in the discipline and practice of the applied arts, with a fourth year of honours studies available for students seeking professional careers in this field.

The applied arts are concerned with technical and creative mastering of one of the following materials-based media: ceramics; hot, kiln-formed and architectural glass; metals and jewellery.
The applied arts studio studies are supported by units in drawing, professional practice with particular emphasis on the small business aspects of craft production and marketing, and the theory of art and design. Elective studies in other studio specialisations, such as photography, digital media and sculpture, or theory studies, enable students to develop the capabilities they require for their particular goals.

Course structure

Pass degree

The course provides a strong focus of applied art activity oriented to the student's chosen studio. The course is structured to give students the following areas of study:

Major studios (66 credit points)

The course provides the following major studies at each year stage:

All majors are supported by a materials and technology core study.
Students take 66 credit points in the major studio. In order to permit the possibility of movement between studios at the end of first year (subject to selection) without requiring a repeat of first-year studies, the credit-point requirement for graduation in a studio major is 54 credit points.

Theory of art and design (24 credit points)

Students study theory, context and cultural aspects of art and design. Twelve credit points are taken in core units in the first year of study and a further 12 credit points are taken from a selection of theory units in the second and third years of study.

Professional practice (3 credit points)

All students take a professional practice unit. Other professional practice units available as elective units include accounting, intellectual property, and administration and marketing in art and design.

Drawing and visual structures (12 credit points)

Students take two compulsory six credit point units in the first year. These studies are concerned with the development of perception and visual structures using drawing. It is anticipated that some students will take further elective studies in the drawing studio.

Electives (39 credit points)

Thirty-nine credit points are available for elective studies, which are selected in consultation with the course coordinator. Units will generally be taken from those available within the Faculty of Art and Design, but units offered elsewhere in the university are also available.

A typical elective program might include:

The degree with honours

This additional one-year course provides intensive study in the student's selected area of studio practice. It is supported by theory and elective studies.

Studio practice (30 credit points)

The student's study program is developed in conjunction with the course coordinator. Practice is closely linked to the research methods and seminar studies provided in the theory program.

Research methods in art and design (12 credit points)

The program reviews research concepts and methodologies and develops student's capability to apply them both theoretically and in their studio practice.

Electives (6 credit points)

Electives are selected by students in consultation with the course coordinator. They may provide support for the students major studio studies or honours project, address areas complementary to the student's previous studies or address issues relevant to the student's career objectives.

Course length/workload required

Pass degree

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). 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 degree

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

Admission requirements

No further intake into this course.

Honours degree

Completion of the Bachelor of Applied Arts or the Bachelor of Visual Arts with a major study in one of the relevant applied arts studios or equivalent degrees, at a credit-level average or higher. Students may also be required to submit a portfolio of studio work for selection into the honours program.

Fee structure

For students with Australian residency, this course falls within the lowest band of HECS liability. The fee for international students will be set by the vice-chancellor from time to time (currently $14,900 per annum).

Unit
(Year 1 is not offered in 2004)

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 1-3


Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

Drawing and visual structures

C
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12 cps

Elective



(12*) cps

Theory of art and design

C
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Theory of art and design
3 cps

Theory of art and design
3 cps

Theory of art and design
3 cps

Theory of art and design
3 cps

24 cps

Elective



(3*) cps

Professional practice

C
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PPR3201 Professional practice A (full-year unit)
3 cps

3 cps

Elective



(3*) cps

Digital imaging

C
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Elective


It is anticipated that most students will take DIS1101 Digital imaging 1 and/or
DIS1102 Digital imaging 2

(6*) cps

Studio

C
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# Studio practice and theory 3
12 cps

# Studio practice and theory 4
12 cps

# Studio practice and theory 5
12 cps

# Studio practice and theory 6
12 cps

60 cps

Elective




Studio specialisation

C
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6 cps

Elective



(15*) cps

Electives


9 cps

9 cps

6 cps

9 cps

39 cps

Total


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.
# For the appropriate unit code for your discipline, refer to the `Units - all faculties' section of this handbook. Applied Arts units commence with the prefix APA.
Note that all courses and units 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


Unit Credit points Average taught
hours per week
Average out of class
hours per week
Total hours

Year 1

First year offered in 2004.





Year 2






Semester 1

# Studio practice and theory 3

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Theory of art and design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


Electives: possibly DWG2103 Drawing 3A

9 cps

5 hours

13 hours

18 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

# Studio practice and theory 4

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Theory of art and design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


Electives

9 cps

5 hours

13 hours

18 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Year 3






Semester 1

# Studio practice and theory 5

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Theory of art and design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


PPR3201 Professional practice A

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


Electives

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

# Studio practice and theory 6

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Theory of art and design

3 cps

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours


Electives

9 cps

5 hours

13 hours

18 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Total (over three years)

144 cps

(15 hours average per week)

(32 hours average per week)


# For the appropriate unit code for your discipline, refer to the `Units - all faculties' section of this handbook. Applied Arts units commence with the prefix APA.
Note that all courses and units 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.

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