Course code: 0466
The BA (Craft) is a three-year degree specifically designed to develop students' ability to become skilled designer/makers and craftspeople with a highly developed sense of design and technical understanding, underpinned by a broad understanding of contemporary theory and cultural context.
In the first year of the course, students select a major or a major/minor sequence from the three offerings of ceramics, metal or glass studies. First-year studies develop basic understandings, theory, knowledge and skills relevant to technical competence in each studio area chosen. Support studies of drawing and history are designed to give basic design skills and knowledge of the crafts movement.
In the second year, students choose one major area where emphasis is on greater development of design, technique and creative ideas. Drawing is specifically related to design and development of drawing skills. History of art emphasises the theory, principles and practice of historical and contemporary art, craft and design.
The third year of study allows the student to extend the development of individual design and production of works. At the conclusion of the year, each student is expected to have produced a folio of work in his or her chosen craft which will show a professional approach to work and a high degree of craftsmanship and design. Drawing and history of art build on the skills, understandings and attitudes of previous years.
The balance between contemporary theory, design development and technical competence is intended to develop the students' ability to become craftspeople with skills that allow them to operate successfully in their chosen field of endeavour.
Not all study areas may be available in any one year.
Students who complete the BA (Craft) are expected to have developed:
Applicants are expected to attend an interview and present a folio. Applicants should contact the office of the Peninsula School of Art by the end of September to arrange an interview (telephone 9904 4343 or 9904 4264). Interviews and folio presentation will be held in December. Applicants will be notified of interview arrangements by mail.
Progression through the course will depend on the successful completion of each subject each year. If a student fails in a single subject, the examination panel will decide, at its discretion, whether that student has failed or completed the year successfully. However, the failed subject must be satisfactorily completed as recommended by the examining panel. Only in exceptional circumstances will a student who has failed in a subject be allowed to undertake more advanced studies; this will be subject to the approval of the head of school together with the director of the College of Art and Design.
An 80 per cent attendance record is required before a student may present for assessment in any subject. Exceptions will be subject to the approval of the head of the school.
Students have the opportunity either to specialise in a single craft study or choose a major and submajor craft in the first year. Second and third-year students undertake major studies only. Drawing is taught in each year of the course and specialised instruction in design and materials and technology is included in the major craft studies of second and third year. History of art is studied each year of the course.
First year
Major study (one only)
Major/minor combination (one from each of the following groups)
Major
Major studies (one only)
Major studies (one only)
From 1998 it is anticipated that studies may be transferred to the Caulfield campus. Applicants are advised to contact the school for details.
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