Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) is a 48 UOC (one year equivalent) advanced undergraduate degree for high achieving students. The program is designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts (or cognate area), and wish to extend their critical and creative skills in contemporary art … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Critically evaluate contemporary art practice within complex social, political, cultural, historical, and environmental contexts.
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Contribute to contemporary art and culture through rigorous and sustained projects that demonstrate an ethical responsiveness to diverse local and global perspectives.
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Conduct rigorous and sustained independent research to develop advanced knowledge in a contemporary art context.
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Evaluate the specialised histories, theories, and principles that inform contemporary art practice and discourse.
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Work independently and collaboratively to develop and communicate advanced artistic ideas in creative, scholarly, and professional contexts.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

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Admission Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

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Associated Programs

Similar Program

Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership - MCCL9318 - Curating and Cultural Leadership

Postgraduate Pathway

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1292 - PhD Art, Design and Media
Master of Fine Arts - MFA2245 - Fine Arts
Master of Philosophy - MPhil2267 - MPhil Art, Design and Media
Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership - MCCL9318 - Curating and Cultural Leadership

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Arts Professionals, Art Teacher (Private Tuition), Artistic Director, Arts and Media Professionals, Artistic Directors, and Media Producers and Presenters, Gallery, Library and Museum Technicians, Gallery, Museum and Tour Guides, Gallery or Museum Curator, Gallery or Museum Guide, Gallery or Museum Technician, Production Managers, Photographer, Video Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Honours Classes

Program Fees

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Additional Expenses and Resources

Students may be required to purchase equipment or materials to enable them to complete activities and assessment tasks within the program, however every effort will be undertaken for the faculty to provide such relevant equipment and materials if appropriate.

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