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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.
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.
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.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Curator, Artist, Arts Writer, Exhibition/Installation Team Member, Multidisciplinary Artist/Designer
Graduates can find employment as curators, artists, designers, exhibition and installation team members and writers, both nationally and internationally.
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS1315 | Foundation Studio | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS1323 | Drawing Studio | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS2140 | Printmaking Studio 1: Intaglio and Relief | 15 |
| VIS2120 | Painting Studio 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS3140 | Printmaking Studio 2: Photographic Processes | 15 |
| VIS3120 | Painting Studio 2 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS3151 | Contemporary Studio 1: Investigation and Development | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS3152 | Contemporary Studio 2: Installation Art | 15 |
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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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.
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.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Curator, Artist, Arts Writer, Exhibition/Installation Team Member, Multidisciplinary Artist/Designer
Graduates can find employment as curators, artists, designers, exhibition and installation team members and writers, both nationally and internationally.
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS1315 | Foundation Studio | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS1323 | Drawing Studio | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS2140 | Printmaking Studio 1: Intaglio and Relief | 15 |
| VIS2120 | Painting Studio 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS3140 | Printmaking Studio 2: Photographic Processes | 15 |
| VIS3120 | Painting Studio 2 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS3151 | Contemporary Studio 1: Investigation and Development | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| VIS3152 | Contemporary Studio 2: Installation Art | 15 |
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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