F4A Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours
Abbreviation: BFA(Hons)
Course code: F4A
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3624
Introductory comments
This on-campus full-time (minimum 1 year), or part-time (minimum 2 years) course is
offered by the Faculty of Arts through the Tasmania School of Art at Hobart and the
School of Visual and Performing Arts at Launceston.
There will be no new intake into the BFA(Hons) on the Launceston campus in 2002.
Students wishing to undertake honours study in visual arts in Launceston will enrol in the
new Bachelor of Contemporary Arts with Honours course.
Admission & prerequisites
On successful completion of a Fine Arts degree, a candidate may make application to
undertake a further honours year. Prerequisites for entry into the honours year apply: a
candidate shall normally be expected to have gained at least distinctions in 75% of
semester units during undergraduate study, 25% of which must be in the final year of the
major unit completed. Candidates are also expected to have completed 75% in units
offered in Art and Design Theory at levels 100, 200 and 300.
Course objectives
The course allows students to concentrate on developing a body of work of a speculative
and individual nature. The emphasis is placed on a spirit of excellence and a strong sense
of independent enquiry. Experimentation is encouraged and the candidate should have a
firm commitment to the articulation of visual art theory in written, verbal and visual form,
and its integration into art practice.
Candidates work with one or two supervisors in a studio/teaching area, and must be
prepared to articulate the line of investigation which they wish to pursue. This will take
the form of a proposal which establishes the framework for assessment.
Candidates also undertake a seminar program. The series will vary slightly each year but
is devoted to a study of contemporary theory, methodology and criticism of the visual
arts.
A short course of lectures and workshops is presented at a weekly Honours Seminar in
semester 1. This series of lectures is devoted to a study of contemporary theory,
methodology and criticism of visual arts and design. During the latter part of the semester,
candidates can expect to present their ideas to a workshop group in a relatively informal
and provisional manner. In semester 1 and 2, short summaries of papers are presented
formally in day-long seminars. In consultation with their theory supervisors, candidates
write their summary in final form as a 3,000-word paper; studio supervisor(s) should also
be consulted regarding the theme and structure of their paper. The papers are presented as
part of the candidates’ examination submission. For studio-based candidates, the Art
Theory component makes up approximately one fifth of the course.
Candidates will be examined by a panel of academic staff, on a presentation of visual work
representing results of study undertaken during the year, along with the two seminar
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papers, and any other written documentation, such as diaries, notebooks and other
relevant material. Candidates must satisfy the examiners as to the quality of their
submissions in both studio and theory.
Career outcomes
Graduates from the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours find employment in a variety of
positions within the arts professions, including curatorial work, gallery administration,
research and teaching, as well as participating in individual and group-generated projects
and studio practice.
Course structure
The candidate will submit a proposal for a course of study within one of the following
studio areas, although this program is not necessarily media-specific:
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Art Theory
Ceramics (Ltn only)
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Drawing
E-Media (Hbt only)
Furniture Design (Hbt only)
Graphic Design (Hbt only)
Painting
Photography (Hbt only)
Printmedia (Ltn only)
Printmaking (Hbt only)
Sculpture
Enrolment
Hobart students enrol as follows:
FSA400
or
FSA401
Bachelor of Fine Arts with
Honours (Full time)
100%
Bachelor of Fine Arts with
Honours (Part time)
50%
Launceston students enrol as follows:
FFA400
or
FFA401
Bachelor of Fine Arts with
Honours (Full time)
100%
Bachelor of Fine Arts with
Honours (Part time)
50%
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
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Hobart: Maureen Hardcastle ph 6226 4304 Launceston: Carol Searson ph 6324 3601
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts
Campus(es) offered | Hobart | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time fax 6324 | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Hobart specialisations: Drawing, E-media, Furniture,
Design, Graphics Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture | Launceston
specialisations: Art Theory, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmedia, Sculpture
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES
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