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Visual Arts Major

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.

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.

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Core BCA Subjects:
CACS101 Contemporary Creative Practice 6 Autumn
CACS102 Critical Frameworks in Creative Practice 6 Spring
Plus TWO of the following 300-level subjects:
CACS301 Professional Practice 6 Spring
CACS331 Contemporary Theory and Research Practice 6 Autumn
CAGD331 New Media and Visual Communication Theory 6 Autumn
CAMS331 Music and Culture 6 Autumn
CAPF331 Theory and Practice of Theatre in the 20th and 21st Century 6 Autumn
CAVA331 Contemporary Artworlds 6 Autumn
CAGD332 Advanced Graphic Design and Visual Communication Theory 6 Spring
CAVA332 Globalisation and Contemporary Art 6 Spring
CAPF333 Political Dramaturgy 6 Spring
CAVA361 Curatorial Practices 6 Spring
Plus the following major related subjects:
CAVA101 Visual Foundation 1 6 Autumn
CAVA102 Visual Foundation 2 6 Autumn
CAVA103 Visual Foundation 3 6 Spring
CAVA104 Visual Foundation 4: Studio Practice 6 Spring
CAVA201 Visual Arts Studio 1 6 Autumn
CAVA202 Visual Arts Studio 2 6 Autumn
CAVA232 Contemporary Indigenous Art: Theory and Practice 6 Autumn
CAVA203 Visual Arts Studio 3 6 Spring
CAVA231 Visual Art, Modernism and the Avant-garde 6 Spring
CAVA301 Visual Arts Workshop 6 Autumn
CAVA390 Visual Arts Major Project 12 Spring
Plus electives to bring the total number of credit points to 144.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 10 October, 2014