Code MAAAKA
Visual Arts Major
Why study at ECU?
About this Major
This is a practice-based visual arts major offering focused investigation across a range of two and three-dimensional studios including drawing, painting, printmaking and installation art.
Through critical theory and potential cross-experimentation with existing studios such as glass, design, writing, film and video, animation, and photography, students are immersed within visual culture to develop hybrid and traditional approaches to their creative praxis. The major is complemented by a rigorous conceptual focus to enable the student to develop their professional studio practice through a contemporary and historic lens. Students develop the confidence to exhibit publicly and to identify career opportunities in teaching, curating, independent studio practice, and with private and public arts agencies and institutions. The major culminates in a significant public exhibition, which further enhances the emphasis placed on professional practice. Applicants to the Visual Arts major who do not meet the standard course entry requirements can be considered through the Creative Arts Portfolio Entry pathway as per https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/creative-arts-portfolio-entry.
Code MAAAKA
Availability & Campus
Location | Availability |
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Joondalup | |
Mount Lawley | |
South West | |
Online |
Details
Structure
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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VIS1315 | Foundation Studio | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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VIS1323 | Drawing Studio | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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VIS2140 | Printmaking Studio 1: Intaglio and Relief | 15 |
VIS2120 | Painting Studio 1 | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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VIS3140 | Printmaking Studio 2: Photographic Processes | 15 |
VIS3120 | Painting Studio 2 | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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VIS3151 | Contemporary Studio 1: Investigation and Development | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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VIS3152 | Contemporary Studio 2: Installation Art | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCareer Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates can find employment as curators, artists, designers, exhibition and installation team members and writers, both nationally and internationally.
Possible future job titles
Curator, Artist, Arts Writer, Exhibition/Installation Team Member, Multidisciplinary Artist/Designer