Course code: 2479 + Course abbreviation: BVA + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time
On-campus (Caulfield)
The
course offers a 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 and art education, or in a range of art
and design industry activities.
The visual arts are concerned with the range of activities of the fine 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.
This BVA degree is an alternative minimum entry requirement for Bachelor of
Fine Arts honours degree, which provides a fourth year at Caulfield. Students
may extend studies in their chosen major discipline at fourth-year/honours
level and undertake studies in the research methods of the visual arts.
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 who are without VCE or not eligible for a VCE score or mature-age, consideration will be given to other qualifications assessed as equivalent to the VCE plus a folio and an interview.
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.
(a) First-year study program
The first year of the course has a common structure for all students that
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:
(b) Second and 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:
(c) Major study (second and
third years)
At least 36 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 48 credit points. Students select one of the following
major studies:
(d) Elective units
Elective 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.
(e) Occupational health and safety (0 credit points)
A compulsory health and safety unit which deals with issues relevant to art and
design.
Refer to 'Course map 13 - Bachelor of Visual Arts - Caulfield' (course code 2479) at the back of the Faculty of Art and Design section of this handbook.
Inquiries: telephone +61 3 9903 2815, email finearts@artdes.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au.
Dr Dan Wollmering
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