Course summary
The Bachelor of Visual Arts provides a comprehensive grounding in the practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary visual arts practice. The theoretical component of the course instils an appreciation of both contemporary and historical perspectives applicable to contemporary art practice, curatorial practice and other careers in the arts industry.
Students gain a diverse and rich studio experience in an atmosphere that nurtures and inspires creativity. They develop their skills working in well equipped, purpose-built studios for painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture, digital art and design, drawing. Students work under the guidance of academic staff, many of whom are active in the contemporary arts industry.
The Lismore campus is a cultural hub at the centre of the dynamic arts scene of the Northern Rivers.
Our visual arts graduates have featured in some of Australia’s most prestigious art awards and their work regularly features in commercial and public galleries nationally and internationally. Many have gained further qualifications through Honours and PhD studies to become art researchers and academics, while continuing their art practices.
2017 is the last year the Bachelor of Visual Arts will be offered. In 2018 students can study visual arts as part of the Bachelor of Art and Design.
The Bachelor of Visual Arts provides a comprehensive grounding in the practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary visual arts practice. The theoretical component of the course instils an appreciation of both contemporary and historical perspectives applicable to contemporary art practice, curatorial practice and other careers in the arts industry.
Students gain a diverse and rich studio experience in an atmosphere that nurtures and inspires creativity. They develop their skills working in well equipped, purpose-built studios for painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture, digital art and design, drawing. Students work under the guidance of academic staff, many of whom are active in the contemporary arts industry.
The Lismore campus is a cultural hub at the centre of the dynamic arts scene of the Northern Rivers.
Our visual arts graduates have featured in some of Australia’s most prestigious art awards and their work regularly features in commercial and public galleries nationally and internationally. Many have gained further qualifications through Honours and PhD studies to become art researchers and academics, while continuing their art practices.
2017 is the last year the Bachelor of Visual Arts will be offered. In 2018 students can study visual arts as part of the Bachelor of Art and Design.
Core studies
- Studio studies: painting, printmaking, mixed-media, 3D studies
- Art theory
- Curating
- Studio drawing
- Design
In second and third year, students select from a range of creative and media arts units and/or units from across the University to complement their areas of interest.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Apply intellectual rigour and critical analysis to complex visual arts social, economic, environmental, political and historical issues. Develop research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through critical and reflective thinking and practice. Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies, techniques and critical reflective thinking in Visual Arts discipline research. |
| Creativity | Negotiate and develop creative and innovative responses to specific visual arts challenges. Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce creative works and artefacts. Develop research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through critical reflective thinking in the production of creative works. |
| Ethical practice | Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments with reference to principles of social justice and visual arts ethical frameworks. Evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and visual arts ethical frameworks. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate a command of visual arts world views and contemporary issues relating to professional or scholarly settings in visual arts industries and communities. Demonstrate knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in the visual arts. |
| Lifelong learning | Independently access, manage and evaluate sources of information in contemporary formats. Develop the qualities of a reflective, responsible and inclusive practitioner in culturally diverse settings. Work independently and collaboratively in the visual arts discipline in response to project demands. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate effectively in visual, oral and written form. Work collaboratively to achieve mutually agreed outcomes. Interpret, communicate, collaborate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural proficiency, cultural competency and cultural safety in a range of professional and scholarly community contexts. Recognise, develop cultural understanding and reflect on social and cultural issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in the visual arts. |
Students have the opportunity to undertake an internship in the dynamic arts industries of the New South Wales North Coast. They can also study for a session at universities overseas including the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York, University of Hertfordshire in England, Universitat de Barcelona in Spain, University of Massachusetts in USA, and Kansai Gaidai University in Japan.
Course overview
Course code
3003160
Course abbreviation
BVA
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | 333102 | 053021 |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | $22,480 ($2,810 per unit) | 026997B |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Visual Arts degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- four (4) elective units from either the units listed in Part B or any other University- wide electives
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | |||
| ART00621 - Visual Arts Studio Studies I: Foundation | Introductory | ||
| ART00406 - Studio Drawing I | Introductory | ||
| CAR10001 - Creativity and Arts Industries | Introductory | ||
| Session 2 | |||
| ART00622 - Visual Arts Studio Studies II | Introductory | ||
| ART00601 - Framing Modernity | Introductory | ||
| ART00630 - Design | Introductory | ||
| Part-time students should complete:
either ART00621 or ART00406 and CAR10001 for Session 1 - either ART00622 or ART00601 and ART00630 for Session 2 |
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Notes
| Note 1: | This unit is double weighted [equal to 2 units] |
| Note 2: | four (4) electives means any University-wide electives |