Faculty of Creative Arts
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Visual Arts

UAC Code: 754605

A major study in Visual Arts is based on studio practice and related theory and history studies. The studio processes cover textiles, painting and sculpture - with support studies in drawing, printmaking, photography, video, installation, digital image making and curatorial practices. Student work is shown throughout the year in gallery spaces in the Faculty of Creative Arts.

The first year provides a strong foundation in visual and design concepts. In second year, students move towards their chosen specialization in the studio subjects. Increased emphasis is placed on students' ability to achieve independence in ideas, technical skills and work practices. Students are encouraged to contextualise their artwork in contemporary practice by developing research processes, attending exhibitions and participating in the wider artistic community. Alongside the studio practice are theory subjects that provide students with the theory, history and context to support their practice. In third year studio subjects, students are expected to explore and develop personal themes and ideas to a greater depth. The focus is on the completion of a major project, culminating in the public exhibition of work within the Graduate Show.

Major Study Program

Students must complete 72 credit points as follows:

Subject Code

Subject Name

Session

Credit Points

100 Level

     

CAVA101

Visual Foundation 1

Autumn

6

CAVA102

Visual Foundation 2

Autumn

6

CAVA103

Visual Foundation 3

Spring

6

CAVA104

Visual Foundation 4: Studio Practice

Spring

6

200 Level

     

CAVA201

Visual Arts Studio 1

Autumn

6

CAVA202

Visual Arts Studio 2

Autumn

6

CAVA203

Visual Arts: Studio 3

Spring

6

CAVA231

Visual Art and Modernism

Autumn

6

CAVA232

Contemporary Art: History, Politics and Aesthetics

Spring

6

300 Level

     

CAVA301

Visual Arts Workshop

Autumn

6

CAVA390

Visual Arts Major Project

Spring

12

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Creative Arts - fca_enquiries@uow.edu.au