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Unit Set Information

Visual Arts Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code MAAAIM

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 sculpture. 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.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Contemporary Arts

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Learning Outcomes

1. Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create works of art.
2. Communicate knowledge and defensible arguments regarding the interactions between art, society and culture.
3. Demonstrate broad and deep knowledge of the theories related to artistic practice and the purpose and function of art, as well as aesthetics, technical artistic methods, content and historical context of art.
4. Demonstrate initiative and judgement through the planning and the application of theoretical and technical artistic knowledge to solve problems and make decisions.
5. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify and solve potential sustainability problems and demonstrate safe work practices.
6. Reflect on personal and performance practice in order to demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning.
7. Research, review, analyse and synthesise sensory and spatial considerations in artistic practice to create works of art using a range of materials and techniques.

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 are required to complete the following twelve units (180 credit points):

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