AUT - Bachelor of Visual Arts: degree outline
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Bachelor of Visual Arts: degree outline
This degree is a qualification in practical art. You will study how to make works of art, working with a range of possible media such as painting, print, photography, sculpture, moving image, sound and performance.
Quick facts
Programme Code: AK3352
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time
Venue: City Campus
Start date: 27 February 2012
Application deadline: 2 September 2011
AUT encourages early application. There are limited places available. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. Applicants will normally be selected on the basis of their level of academic achievement and may be required to attend a selection interview.
Entry requirements
- University Entrance
- Portfolio of art work
- Interview may be required
Structure
Initially you will undertake a broad investigation of 2D and 3D approaches to art-making, and then you will have the opportunity to specialise by choosing media suitable to your own art ideas and individual approaches. You will also study the theory of art, which focuses on contemporary art practices and the ideas that inform them, and investigates how art may be evaluated. The aim is to develop skills and knowledge in both practice and theory so you can work as an artist, with expertise and self-reliance.
Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree). In each year you will study core (compulsory) papers, and select other papers from a range of options.
Year one
In the first year of study we introduce you to the fundamentals of visual arts theory and practice. You will focus on how to generate and develop art ideas, work with visual language, analyse and critically evaluate art, and learn about theoretical and historical contexts related to art. You are encouraged to develop your own individual artistic interest and your approach to art-making. In semester two, you are able to specialise in painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture.
Year one papers - 120 points in total
115001 Visual Arts Theory I (30)
115018 Drawing I (15)
115025 Visual Arts Core Studio (45)
115026 Visual Arts Studio I (30)
Year two
The focus in the second year is to explore in more breadth and depth the your individual interests in art-making. The aim is to develop an art practice around these interests and thereby establish a basis for indepth study in year three. The studies in studio and theory should all relate to, and support, each other. The aim is for you to become increasingly self-reliant.
Year two papers - 120 points in total
116104 Drawing II (15)
116250 Visual Arts Studio II (75)
116251 Visual Arts Theory II (30)
Year three
You will continue to develop and deepen your art practice with advanced visual, media, method and conceptual skills. While maintaining exploratory approaches, the aim is to develop a substantial body of art, which incorporates complexity and subtlety in its structure, its visual operations, and its conceptual implications. You are expected to work in a self-reliant way.
Year three papers - 120 points in total
117301 Professional Practice (15)
117350 Visual Arts Studio III (90)
117351 Visual Arts Theory III (15)
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting requisite requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- Artist
- Arts administrator, manager or director
- Art consultant
- Art critic, historian, commentator or writer
- Art gallery manager or owner
- Curator
- Educator