Bachelor of Visual Arts
Campus: Toowoomba University of southern queensland
Duration: maximum 9 years minimum 3 years
Program aims
The aims of the Bachelor of Visual Arts program are:
-to provide the opportunity to research and practise a range of studio disciplines
- to enable the student to explore materials, processes and techniques which will contribute to a high level of material and expressive skills, perceptual awareness and independence of imagination
- to gain arts technology and craft skills, an awareness of the contemporary relationships between technology and contemporary arts practice, professional work habits and expertise in studio management procedures and the safe use of tools and equipment
- to develop an appreciation of the cultural contributions offered by the arts to society
- to foster a positive critical attitude and personal awareness and a readiness to seek new solutions to creative problems
- to provide a basic understanding of the cultural and economic consequences of art practice as it applies to Australian society by finding effective ways to utilise this practice within the community in general.
Program objectives
On the successful completion of the Bachelor of Visual Arts program, the student will:
-demonstrate proficient levels of technical skill, knowledge of materials and a responsible work ethic necessary for practice as an independent, articulate professional artist
- possess a visual awareness, imaginative independence and sensitivity of expression
- have developed artistic integrity through the integration of studio practice and theory
- have acquired the skills of critical evaluation of both personal achievement and art practice in general
- possess an awareness of the historical, critical and philosophical perspectives underlying theory and practice in the visual arts perceived in traditional and contemporary cultural and social contexts
- possess an understanding of the visual arts in relation to other forms of artistic expression in the arts industry
- have refined the ability to pursue research in visual arts practice, to document, and further explore the role this imagery plays in cultural growth of a nation/society
- demonstrate an understanding of the skills, knowledge and values provided by the University's core curriculum.
Admission requirements
- Interview to discuss background, interests, aims and aspirations.
- Present a reasonably broad folio of recent work completed over the past two years. The folio should show an awareness of drawing from life and an understanding of different media.
The criteria used for selecting students includes interest, enthusiasm and purpose in studying visual arts; career aspirations; knowledge of visual arts processes and theory; demonstrated perceptual ability and handskills; critical abilities; and evidence of self-motivation, initiative and commitment.
VISUAL ARTS TEACHER ( +1 year bachelor of education)
Bachelor of visual arts and education (secondary)
Program summary
Mode of study Campus Fees Duration Articulation
SCA TF IF RTS Max Min From program To program
On-campus Toowoomba ✓ – ✓ – 9 years 4 years
External N/a – – – –
Web N/a – – – –
Key
SCA
= Student contribution amount
TF
= Tuition fee
IF
= International fee
RTS
= Research training scheme
Program objectives
The Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is designed to prepare teachers for employment in both compulsory and post-compulsory education sectors and to satisfy the National Competency Framework for Beginning Teaching as outlined below:
- using and developing professional knowledge and values
- communicating, interacting and working with students and others
- planning and managing the teaching and learning process
- monitoring and assessing student progress and learning outcomes
- reflecting, evaluating and planning for continuous improvement.
Underlying these objectives is the important principle that teacher education is a continuing process embracing both pre-service and in-service education. Accordingly, graduates of the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program will be competent beginning teachers able to assume a continuing responsibility for their own professional and career development.
Admission requirements
Standard
Applicants who have completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school (or its equivalent) are eligible for consideration under the standard admission requirements. The Overall Position (or its equivalent) is used as the general basis for selection. An interview and portfolio are required as well as a Sound Achievement over four semesters in English. Contactvisualarts@usq.edu.au or telephone 0746311121 for details and application form.
Special
Applicants not meeting standard admission requirements may apply for special consideration. Applicants may be offered a place in a program if they can demonstrate that special experience or training compensates for the absence of the formal qualifications identified above.
Content studies in the relevant discipline areas necessary to meet entry requirements for the Education component will be met through the discipline studies of the degree.
Visual Arts requirements
- Interview to discuss background, interests, aims and aspirations.
- Present a reasonably broad folio of recent work completed over the past two years. The folio should show an awareness of drawing from life and an understanding of different media.
- The criteria used for selecting students includes interest, enthusiasm and purpose in studying visual arts; career aspirations; knowledge of visual arts processes and theory; demonstrated perceptual ability and handskills; critical abilities; and evidence of self-motivation, initiative and commitment.
- OP Score.
Program structure
Duration: Four years, up to a maximum time period of nine years
Mode of Offering: Full-time on-campus but some discipline studies may be offered externally
Units: 34 units plus 100 days of professional experiences
Professional Experiences sometimes occur outside the usual University teaching weeks. Travel to settings outside the Toowoomba area may be necessary to complete the Field Experience component of this program.
20 days of Professional Context Experiences must be completed as part of the 100 days of professional experience to complete this program.
Areas of Study
Core Studies: Core Courses
Content Studies: Discipline Studies
Professional Studies: Education Courses
Students seeking additional preparation for work in the Catholic Education system may complete Religious Education courses available cross-institutionally through the Australian Catholic University in external mode. Students intending to do this should negotiate with the Program Coordinator to seek possible exemption from one of the Secondary electives.
Exemptions
Students transferring from other programs or from other universities may be eligible to apply to the Program Coordinator for exemptions.
Program fees
Student contribution amount
For domestic students who are offered Commonwealth supported places, the Government pays some money directly to the University, but students are also required to make a contribution. This contribution is called the ‘student contribution’. For more information about student contribution amounts, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ fees.
