Bachelor of Visual Arts (New Media Arts)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DBVS

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 20,500 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2013

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements

CRICOS Code
002488K

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

OR:

completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV level or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed the University Foundation Studies program.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.3
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	13
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
USA SAT (2400)	1500
Vietnam	8
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	60
HKDSE	16
Bangladesh HSC	3.5

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Continuing students only. This specialisation is no longer available to new students, from 2013.

Aim

To provide a professional visual arts education in the specialisations of ceramics, drawing, glass, jewellery and metal, new media art, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and art history and theory.

Content & Structure

The program requires the completion of 108 units, organised into three levels over three years.

Level 1 (one study period) introduces students to a range of skills and knowledge areas in the visual and applied arts and cultural studies fields, thus providing a foundation for further studies.

Level 2 (three study periods) and Level 3 (two study periods) extend and consolidate students' skills and knowledge areas through a major study in one arts discipline, and a minor study from another. Students may choose from the studio disciplines of Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Jewellery and Metal, New Media Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Textiles as well as Visual Art History and Theory. Additional core theory courses of 18 units will consolidate students knowledge of visual culture and professional practice.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) - LEVEL 1
Foundation Studio	VSAR 1003	9
Visual Inquiry	VSAR 1010	4.5
Reading Visual Culture 1	VSAR 1100	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) - LEVEL 2
Professional Major Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 1
Visual Arts Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 1
Visual Arts Elective 2		2	Note(s): 2
Reading Visual Culture 2	VSAR 2100	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) - LEVEL 2
Professional Major Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 1
Visual Arts Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 2
Visual Arts Elective 4		4.5	Note(s): 2
Australian Art: Image, Issues and Identity	VSAR 3015	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) - LEVEL 3
AAD Specialisation A	VSAR 2012	9
Free Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Indigenous Art, Culture and Design	VSAR 3017	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) - LEVEL 3
AAD Specialisation B	VSAR 3005	9
Visual Arts Elective 5		4.5	Note(s): 2
Visual Arts Professional Practice	VSAR 3002	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) - LEVEL 3
AAD Specialisation C	VSAR 3006	9
Visual Arts Elective 6		4.5	Note(s): 2
Contemporary Art and Visual Culture	VSAR 3016	4.5
Professional Major Electives: Select two electives depending on Major
Visual Arts Electives: Select six electives

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Ceramics
Ceramic Production Techniques	VSAR 2076	4.5
The Ceramic Vessel	VSAR 2079	4.5
Drawing
Alternative Drawing Processes	VSAR 2046	4.5
Drawing the Human Figure	VSAR 2047	9
Introductory Drawing V.A.	VSAR 2048	4.5
Life Drawing	VSAR 2049	4.5
Glass
Hot Glass Techniques and Processes	VSAR 2104	4.5
Kiln Formed Glass Techniques and Processes	VSAR 2106	4.5
Jewellery and Metal
Jewellery Materials and Techniques	VSAR 2105	4.5
Processes and Forms in Jewellery and Objects	VSAR 2108	4.5
New Media Arts
New Media Art	VSAR 2018	4.5
Internet and Digital Media	VSAR 2020	4.5
Painting
Painting Media and Processes	VSAR 2054	4.5
Painting Techniques and Imagery	VSAR 2107	9
Photography
Digital Photography	VSAR 2067	4.5
Introduction to Photography	VSAR 2069	4.5
Printmaking
Printmaking Image and Text	VSAR 2057	4.5
Relief and Intaglio Printmaking	VSAR 2058	4.5
Sculpture
Installation Art	VSAR 2098	4.5
Introduction to Sculpture and Installation	VSAR 2063	4.5
Textiles
Textiles: Fibre and Structure	VSAR 2023	4.5
Textiles: Print - Dye V.A	VSAR 2025	4.5
Visual Arts History and Theory
Arts Writing	VSAR 2042	4.5
The Moving Image: Film, Art and Theory	VSAR 2014	4.5
Photography: The Evolution of an Image	VSAR 2066	4.5
Romanticism: From Impulse to Style	VSAR 2028	4.5
Sex, Gender and Representation	VSAR 2031	4.5
Generic
Art in Public	VSAR 2060	4.5
Art and Design 1A	VSAR 2093	4.5
AAD Negotiated Study 1	VSAR 2038	4.5
AAD Negotiated Study 2	VSAR 2039	4.5
AAD Negotiated Study 3	VSAR 2040	9
AAD Field Experience	VSAR 2041	4.5
Contemporary Curatorial Practice	VSAR 2096	4.5
AAD Industry Internship	VSAR 3018	4.5
Expanded Spatial Practices	VSAR 2102	4.5
Experimental Media	VSAR 2103	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students must complete the program within three years of full-time study (or its equivalent of part-time study) from the date of their initial enrolment, not including any period of approved leave of absence or enforced suspension.

2. Students progress through the three years of the program in Levels: Level 1 (first year, first half), Level 2 (first year, second half plus second year, first half) and Level 3 (second year, first half and third year).

3. Students must successfully complete Level 1 before undertaking courses at Level 2. Similarly students must successfully complete Level 2 before undertaking courses at Level 3. With the permission of the Program Director, students may carry one course failure from Level 1 to Level 2 and one course failure from Level 2 to Level 3.

Notes

1. Students must complete a professional major of 36 units in theory or one of the studio specialisations listed above. 27 of these units will comprise VSAR 2012 AAD Specialisation A, VSAR 3005 AAD Specialisation B and VSAR 3006 AAD Specialisation C. Students select 2 x 4.5 unit Professional Major Elective courses from their Major area, as listed on the program schedule.

2. The 6 Visual Arts Electives may be selected from any of the Electives listed on the program schedule. Not every Elective course will be offered every year.

3. All students complete at least one Free Elective as part of their undergraduate program of study. See undergraduate elective courses.

4. Students who wish to independently pursue a topic of interest not available from the courses offered in any one study period may choose either a research, or project-based, directed study elective. VSAR 2038 AAD Negotiated Study 1,VSAR 2039 AAD Negotiated Study 2 and VSAR 2040 AAD Negotiated Study 3 are offered.