Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Visual Arts for 2010

Course overview

The course offers students a sound knowledge of the theories and practices required to work professionally in the visual arts. They can also expect to develop a broad base of critcal, analytical and communication skills through their studies in the humanities and social sciences.

Students complete a major in studio practice and theory chosen from glass, metals/jewellery, painting, photomedia, printmedia, sculpture or the theory of art and design. A major and minor and electives are chosen from the wide range offered within the Bachelor of Arts.

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

Career outlook

Graduates will be able to consider practical options in visual arts and media, or careers in cultural programs for community, government or business, curatorial and arts management, art and design criticism, publishing and art therapy.

Single degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,310 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
$21,500 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 051389G
Monash course code 3779 3779
Faculty Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts
Contact Faculty of Arts: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/
Faculty of Art and Design: http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/contact/
International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12

VCE prerequisites

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

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum grade of four at standard level. Art/Design at a minimum grade of five (standard level) or four (higher level).

Special application requirements

Visual Arts applicants must download a kit online at [[http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/] [Faculty of Art and Design website]] .

International Applicants (Non School Leavers Only) must submit a folio of 10-15 images of their work for assessment. For further information please contact ++61 3 9903 1517

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Caulfield Gippsland
ENTER clearly in* 86.65(CSP), 81.65 (International) Individual Offer

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 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)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12. Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.

VCE prerequisites

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

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum grade of four at standard level. Art/Design at a minimum grade of five (standard level) or four (higher level).

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or a computer-based TOEFL 237 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20

Special application requirements

Visual Arts applicants must download a kit online at [[http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/] [Faculty of Art and Design website]] .

International Applicants (Non School Leavers Only) must submit a folio of 10-15 images of their work for assessment. For further information please contact ++61 3 9903 1517

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Caulfield Gippsland
International Baccalaureate 29 Individual Offer

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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