Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Course

2513 - Honours degree of Bachelor of Fine Art

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Art and Design

Managing faculty	Art and Design
Abbreviated title	BFA(Hons)
CRICOS code	067729E
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Contact details	Telephone +61 3 9903 1517, email enquiries@artdes.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au.
Course coordinator	Mr Kit Wise

Description

This course offers a program of education in the discipline and practice of fine art and provides students with the opportunity to intensively study an area of specialisation of their own choice.

Objectives

Students who complete the honours degree of the Bachelor of Fine Art will, in addition to having met the objectives of the pass degree, have acquired:

the capability to practice at a professional level in their studio medium
an understanding of research issues and concepts and their application in the fine arts
an advanced understanding of the discipline of the fine arts and the ability to position their studio practice critically within it.

Structure

The course consists of the following:

(a.) Fine art studio projects (30 points)

(b.) Honours level research studies (12 points)

(c.) Elective (6 points)

(d.) Occupational health and safety (0 points), if not previously passed or exempted.

Requirements

First semester

FNA4001 Project studies (fine art honours) (12 points)
OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 points) - if required
TAD4503 Advanced art theory (6 points)
elective (6 points)

Second semester

FNA4002 Major project (fine art honours) (18 points)
TAD4504 Research seminar in art and design (6 points)

Award(s)

The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Fine Art