Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
University of Wollongong
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E
Studying a Bachelor of Creative Arts - Visual Arts at UOW will allow you to explore diverse materials, processes and practices in an intensive, hands-on environment drawing on a range of studio practices from the established to the emerging, the analogue and the digital, from 2D to object and time-based works.A Bachelor of Creative Arts at UOW encourages you to immerse yourself creatively, critically and practically. The Creative Industries are one of the fastest growing, most dynamic sectors in the world.The Visual Arts major equips you with a sound knowledge of contemporary art practices and art history and theory within Australia and internationally. It also offers you the opportunity to take minors and electives that broaden your career opportunities such as, for instance, Creative Writing, Media Arts, Technical Theatre, Music Production, Photography, English Literature or languages.Visual Arts is taught by academics who are also practising artists and scholars, and who work with you to develop your creative and critical abilities. You will work towards a major exhibition by the end of your degree, and are encouraged to participate in Student Initiated Projects (SIPS).
Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Creative Arts, a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points (cp) comprised of:a) Core subjects for the Bachelor of creative arts, outlined in the below schedule (24 credit points);b) At least one of the four majors for the Bachelor of Creative Arts:- Creative Writing (72 credit points),- Music (72 credit points),- Visual Arts (72 credit points),- Visual Arts and Design (96 credit points)c) Electives to bring the total number of credit points completed to 144.- No more than 60cp at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree.- Students who successfully completed a major study in Music (72 credit points), Creative Writing (72 credit points), or Visual Arts (72 credit points) are required to take 48 credit points of electives.- Students who successfully completed a major study in Visual Arts and design are required to take 24 credit points of electives.- Students may not undertake a Major and Minor Study in the same discipline (for example, students cannot take both a major and a minor in Creative Writing).- Students may utilise their credit points of general electives to complete a major (48 credit points) or minor (24 credit points).
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong | International: $86,400 |
| No |
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