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Learning Outcomes

1.
Describe and analyse histories, theories, and principles that inform contemporary art practice
  • Scholars
2.
Undertake self-initiated creative practice to explore ideas in contemporary art contexts
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
3.
Situate contemporary art practice within a diverse range of social, political, cultural, historical, and environmental contexts
  • Scholars
  • Global Citizens
4.
Work independently and collaboratively to generate artistic ideas and outcomes
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
5.
Contribute to contemporary art and culture through self-initiated projects that demonstrate an ethical and responsible awareness of diverse local and global perspectives
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA4821 - Fine Arts

Specialisation Structure
60 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 60 UOC.

Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

DART2100
6 UOC
Studio Art Practice 3
DART2101
6 UOC
Studio Art Practice 4
DART3100
6 UOC
Studio Art Practice 5
DART3101
6 UOC
Studio Art Practice 6

Level 1 Studio Courses

Students must complete 12 UOC of the following Level 1 Studio courses.
Note: Students complete 2 studio sequences, (each of 18 UOC), from the following 6 areas; Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Moving Image.

DART1110
6 UOC
Drawing 1: Foundations
DART1120
6 UOC
Painting 1: Foundations
DART1130
6 UOC
Photography 1: Foundations
DART1140
6 UOC
Printmaking 1: Foundations
DART1150
6 UOC
Sculpture 1: Foundations
DART1230
6 UOC
Moving Image 1

Level 2 Studio Courses

Students must complete 12 UOC of the following Level 2 Studio courses.
Note: Students complete 2 studio sequences, (each of 18 UOC), from the following 6 areas; Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Moving Image.

DART2110
6 UOC
Drawing 2: Studio Processes
DART2120
6 UOC
Painting 2: Studio Processes
DART2130
6 UOC
Photography 2: Studio Processes
DART2140
6 UOC
Printmaking 2: Studio Processes
DART2150
6 UOC
Sculpture 2: Studio Processes
DART2230
6 UOC
Moving Image 2: Studio Processes

Level 3 Studio Courses

Students must complete 12 UOC of the following Level 3 Studio courses.
Note: Students complete 2 studio sequences, (each of 18 UOC), from the following 6 areas; Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Moving Image.

DART3110
6 UOC
Drawing 3: Advanced Practice
DART3120
6 UOC
Painting 3: Advanced Practice
DART3130
6 UOC
Photography 3: Advanced Practice
DART3140
6 UOC
Printmaking 3: Advanced Practice
DART3150
6 UOC
Sculpture 3: Advanced Practice
DART2231
6 UOC
Moving Image 3: Advanced Practice

Recommended Courses

Students in the Fine Arts/Education (Secondary) dual award may request a program variation allowing them to take Disciplinary Studios from the Media Arts program for the purpose of meeting NESA accreditation requirementsTo meet NESA accreditation requirements, students MUST choose one 2D (Drawing, Painting, Photography or Printmaking) AND one 3D/4D studio … For more content click the Read More button below.

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