Unit Set Information

Visual Arts Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code MAAAKA

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, fashion, 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.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to : - achieve Year 12 English General minimum grade of A; - successfully complete a minimum of 1 ATAR course; - successfully complete a minimum of 3 General courses with at least one course in an area related to the course/major selected; and - have discipline specific portfolio and attend an interview to assess applicant potential to succeed in the selected course/major. Note: WACE is a minimum requirement for all Year 12 School Leavers.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Paul Gerard UHLMANN

Learning Outcomes

  1. CLOs and mapping completed at course level and can be located in the new Bachelor of Arts proposal.

Related Careers

Curator, Artist, Arts Writer, Exhibition/Installation Team Member, Multidisciplinary Artist/Designer

Employment Opportunities

Graduates can find employment as curators, artists, designers, exhibition and installation team members and writers, both nationally and internationally.

Major Structure

Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS1315Foundation Studio15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS1323Drawing Studio 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS2140Printmaking Studio 1: Intaglio and Relief15
VIS2120Painting Studio 115
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS3140Printmaking Studio 2: Photographic Processes15
VIS3120Painting Studio 215
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS3151Contemporary Studio 1: Investigation and Development15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS3152Contemporary Studio 2: Installation Art15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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Unit Set Information

Visual Arts Major

Effective from 01-JUL-2022 : Code MAAAKA

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, fashion, writing, film and video, animation, and photography, students are immersed within visual culture to develop hybrid and traditional approaches to their creative praxis. 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. 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.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Paul Gerard UHLMANN

Related Careers

Curator, Artist, Arts Writer, Exhibition/Installation Team Member, Multidisciplinary Artist/Designer

Employment Opportunities

Graduates can find employment as curators, artists, designers, exhibition and installation team members and writers, both nationally and internationally.

Major Structure

Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS1315Foundation Studio15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS1323Drawing Studio 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS2140Printmaking Studio 1: Intaglio and Relief15
VIS2120Painting Studio 115
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS3140Printmaking Studio 2: Photographic Processes15
VIS3120Painting Studio 215
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS3151Contemporary Studio 1: Investigation and Development15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
VIS3152Contemporary Studio 2: Installation Art15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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