Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Arts

Graduate Certificate in Visual Culture

Course code: 3766 + Mid-year entry available + 1 semester full-time, 1 year part-time + On-campus (Clayton)
Coordinator: Deane Williams

Course description

This program gives a formal framework for students to undertake studies in visual culture units at level four. The certificate is of particular value for students who have already completed a major or minor sequence in visual arts or visual culture but who wish to take additional units, either to broaden their disciplinary contact or to pursue study in a particular area of visual culture. The certificate course is also geared to students who are intending to pursue graduate study but who need familiarity with particular units or areas of theory in visual culture as a bridge to either a major undergraduate sequence or to graduate work. The course also assists students who wish to augment another tertiary qualification with a formal course of study in visual arts or visual culture.
Through the certificate, students will have a range of contact with research, seminars, debate and methodology within visual culture. The graduate certificate is not intended as a foundation or entry year for graduate study, but is a general qualification, which augments the bachelors degree in visual culture.

Entry requirements

(i) A bachelors degree in visual arts, visual culture, film studies or a related discipline; or (ii) if no degree, five years professional experience in an area recognised by the faculty in consultation with the section. Experience of particular relevance for visual culture includes sustained work in art galleries and museums, or the preparation of gallery or museum catalogues or monographs; work in the production or administration of film, television or their archives, research or substantial administrative work in heritage, architecture or design, or in public agencies involved with the visual arts. Evidence should include (a) two references, commenting on the nature and extent of the experience; (b) a full CV; (c) a statement of up to 1000 words on the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for entry, indicating any relevant publications, any community service at a senior level, and any other relevant qualifications.

Course structure

Students complete 24 points, comprised of two units chosen from the list below.

• VAM4010 Visual culture and its theories
• VAM4020 Theory of art history and criticism (not offered in 2005)
• VAM4021 Beyond the museum: institutions and insurrections (not offered in 2005)
• VAM4023 Visual culture internship
• VAM4030 Themes in nineteenth-century Australian art (not offered in 2005)
• VAM4050 Twentieth-century Australian modernism
• VAM4070 Australian postmodernism (not offered in 2005)
• VAM4084 The culture and imagery of cities (not offered in 2005)
• VAM4100 Issues in Australian architecture and heritage (not offered in 2005)
• VAM4200 Historical film theory and criticism
• VAM4210 Contemporary film theory and criticism
• VAM4290 Cultural theory and visuality (not offered in 2005)
• VAM4830 Exploration and immigration in the cultural imaginary (not offered in 2005)

Articulation

Students who have completed the certificate program with grades at credit level or higher are eligible to apply for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Culture.

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