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Units indexed by faculty Bachelor of Visual Arts - CaulfieldCourse code: 2479 + Course abbreviation: BVA + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Caulfield) Course descriptionThe 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. Course structureThe 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. In the second year of the course, places in specific studios will be allocated on the basis of academic merit. The typical semester pattern consists of:
(c) Major study (second and third years) At least 36 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 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) Professional practice (6 points) All students take one professional practice unit at third-year level. (f) Occupational health and safety (0 points) A compulsory health and safety unit which deals with issues relevant to art and design. Course requirementsFirst year (48 points)First semester
Second semester
Second year (48 points)First semester
Second semester
Third year (48 points)First semester
Second semester
Contact detailsInquiries: telephone +61 3 9903 1517, email enquiries@artdes.monash.edu.au or visit www.artdes.monash.edu.au. Course coordinatorDr Dan Wollmering Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |