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Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fine Arts)
Assessment (Internat.)
Assessment for each specialist stream may differ in specific requirements because of their inherent unique qualities and methods. A final portfolio will be submitted each semester that demonstrates both the completion of set tasks undertaken during the semester, plus the individuals own conceptual development through practice art works.
Outline
The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fine Arts) offers a Foundation Year that gives you an opportunity to engage in each of the discipline areas (Ceramics/3D, Drawing and Digital Art, Intermedia, and Painting) before choosing a course specialisation at the conclusion of this first year. You will be supported in your major studies by a sequence of four minor units, a professional practice component built into your major unit, and an Art History and Theory six-unit sequence. The teaching of units is delivered through group lectures, small group dialogue, studio sessions and critiques, field trips, practical workshops and demonstrations. End of semester assessment includes folio presentation, essays and exam(s), and academic staff conduct a mid-semester review to provide you with feedback on your progress.
The Ceramics/3D Studio seeks to nurture invidual creativity while imbuing a thorough knowledge and understanding of co-operative studio practice in a supportive and encouraging environment. The program offers the experience of firing electric computer programmed kilns, a test gas kiln and a Raku kiln.
The Drawing and Digital Art Studio encourages students to develop the requisite technical process, media, expressive, conceptual thinking and problem-solving capabilities for versatile art practice. An expanded use of media allows for the acquisition of new skills and the freedom in choosing techniques, imagery and materials, to maximise the expressive potential of these. Special emphasis is given to the interdependence of technical process and new ways of processing information, knowledge and concepts.
The Intermedia studio describes 'cross-discipline' study and signals the intermingling of media in the production of an art work. The term 'intermedia' signifies a non-traditional approach to visual communication. This studio involves practical and contemporary theoretical studies and provides a context for students to conceive, plan and execute a program of works.
The Painting Studio encourages student to be self-motivated, self-reliant, resurceful and inventive. Emphasis is placed on capacities to communicate intentions effectively and reflect critically on work undertaken in the Studio. This creates a positive and vital working atmosphere, which will support professional practice. The program aims to equip the students with an ability to develop ideas visually through processes, research, discussion and reflection and is underpinned by broad-ranging experimental studies into the nature of contemporary drawing practice.
Career Opportunities
Course graduates will have a variety of career paths from which to choose. Ceramics/3D graduates may choose a career in the ceramic industry, industrial ceramics, art gallery employment, art teaching, professional artist/craftsperson, or community arts, while graduates of Drawing and Digital Art, Intermedia, and Painting may choose a career as a professional artist/crafts-person, or a position in arts administration, arts consultancy, art gallery employment, art teaching, community arts or art therapy. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake postgraduate studies.
RPL and Credit Transfer
International students wishing to apply for RPL and Credit Transfer are required to provide syllabus of previous study undertaken at time of applying for course. Not all courses offer RPL and Credit Transfer. Contact the International Student Programs office at international@ballarat.edu.au
Objectives
Successful completion of this course will give you the foundation, knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate creativity, originality and imaginative thinking
- Develop as a self-directed learner, using initiative in the formulation of ideas and confidence in constructing a personal response
- Demonstrate appropriate conceptual, technical and professional skills
- Undertake research, analyse and synthesis information, and make informed decisions
- Move into postgraduate education in related specialist fields, and/or into life as a practising artist
- Demonstrate mature and articulate modes of expression
- Understand and develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills that enable artists to respond to community needs and aspirations
Requirements
Year 1 - two core units, two support units and two minor units over two teaching periods.
Year 2 - two core units, two support units and two minor units over two teaching periods.
Year 3 - two core units and two support units over two teaching periods.
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