Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Course

2961 - Honours degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts

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	BVA(Hons)
CRICOS code	067950M
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield, Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2961
Contact details	Visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au Caulfield: Telephone +61 3 9903 1517; email artdes-enquiries@monash.edu.au Gippsland: Telephone +61 3 9902 6261; email gippsland@artdes.monash.edu.au
Course coordinator	Dr Daniel Palmer (Caulfield); Mr Rodney Forbes (Gippsland)

Description

This course offers a program of education in the discipline and practice of visual arts and provides students with the opportunity to intensively study areas of their own choice.

Objectives

Students who complete the Honours degree of the Bachelor of Visual Arts will, in addition to having met the objectives of the pass degree, have acquired a capacity for advanced work in an area of the visual arts, together with a critical understanding of visual arts theory and practice. Graduates of the honours degree also acquire a capacity to undertake research in the visual arts.

Structure

The course consists of the following:

(a.) visual arts studio projects (30 points)

(b.) honours-level research studies (12 points)

(c.) elective (6 points)

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

Requirements

First semester

OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 points) - if required
TAD4503 Advanced art theory (6 points)
VIS4001 Project studies (visual arts honours) (12 points)
elective (6 points)

Second semester

TAD4504 Research seminar in art and design (6 points)
VIS4002 Major project (visual arts honours) (18 points)

Award(s)

The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts