Bachelor of Visual Arts for 2009

Course overview

This broad, multidisciplinary degree allows students to study the combination of units that best suits their individual or professional aims. The program is highly flexible and allows students to take a wide range of electives from across the Faculty of Art and Design and possibly the university.

Students take a common first year, providing a sound introduction to both practice and theory in the visual arts before selecting a major discipline and a choice of elective units.

They are then able to pursue specific areas of interest such as painting, sculpture, photomedia, printmedia, ceramics, interdisciplinary design, glass, metals and jewellery, tapestry and visual arts studio. Studies also include the theory of art and design, digital imaging, drawing and professional practice.

In the second year, places in specific studios will be allocated on the basis of academic merit.

Career outlook

A degree in the visual arts can lead to a career as an artist, craftsperson, teacher, or to work in museums, galleries, community arts programs, art and design consultancies or conservation organisations.

Double degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

	Domestic students	International students
Attendance type	On-campus at Caulfield: full-time	On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
Intakes	First semester	First semester
Course Content	University handbook entry for this course	University handbook entry for this course
Duration	3 years full-time	3 years
Fees for 2009 Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost	Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $5,201 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.	International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $20,000 AUD
CRICOS code	Not applicable	030602C
Monash course code	2479	2479
Faculty	Faculty of Art and Design	Faculty of Art and Design
Contact	Email: enquiries@artdes.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9903 1517 Fax: +61 3 9903 1521	International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Students must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or equivalent. Australian Year 12 applicants are not required to submit a folio.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and a study score of at least 30 in art or studio arts.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level. Visual Arts at a minimum of grade five at standard level or grade four at a higher level.

Special application requirements

VTAC APPLICANTS

Non School Leavers Only

Application Kit: Applicants must download a kit online by 26 September. Applicants can access the kit at Open Day. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Applicants must complete and submit the kit by 10 October.

Interview and folio presentation: Details will be sent to applicants by 6 November. Applicants must attend in November. Advisory letters will be sent to applicants by 12 December.

DIRECT APPLICANTS

International Applicants (Non School Leavers Only)

All applicants must submit a folio of 10-15 images of their work for assessment. Please refer to the Faculty of Art & Design website for futher details.

Local Applicants: All applicants must apply through VTAC. Please refer to the information above.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification	Caulfield
ENTER clearly in*	80.95

* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

Admissions information for international students