Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Abbreviation: BCA Course code: F3J Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 4400 Introductory comments This on-campus 3-year full-time course is offered by the School of Visual & Performing Arts in Launceston. Part-time study is also available. Admission & prerequisites Applicants are normally expected to have satisfied the University’s admission requirements. Applicants intending to specialise in Two-dimensional (2D) Studies or Three-dimensional (3D) Studies will be required to submit a portfolio of recent artwork (which may include slides, photographs or video). Where there are circumstances which prevent an applicant attending for interview, a brief statement outlining interest in the course, including any relevant experience or qualifications, should be provided, including a portfolio of recent artwork. Completion of TCE Art, Craft and Design is desirable but not essential. Applicants intending to specialise in Theatre Studies are required to attend an audition and interview. Overseas and interstate applicants may submit a video-tape of a recent performance. Completion of TCE Speech and Drama is desirable but not essential. Applicants intending to specialise in Contemporary Music are required to attend an audition and theory and aural test. It is an advantage to have completed TCE Music. Students intending to specialise in Theory Studies are required to attend an interview in which they will either present a portfolio of recent artwork or present for audition, as appropriate. Course objectives The educational objectives of the 3-year degree are: 1. To provide a foundation study in the methods, skills and processes involved in visual or performing arts practices; 2. To familiarise students with conceptual concerns and theoretical debates surrounding contemporary visual and performing arts practices; ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –1 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts 3. To provide a program that creates an opportunity for students to go on to further study at Honours level or to undertake a degree program in a complementary area, eg cultural tourism, business, hospitality. Career outcomes Graduates from the Bachelor of Contemporary Arts will find employment in a variety of positions within the visual and performing arts professions. Students who complete a stream in either 2D Studies or 3D Studies or Theory Studies may work as curators, gallery administrators, researchers and teachers, as well as participating in individual and group-generated projects and studio practice. Students who complete the Theatre Studies stream may work in professional theatre as actors, stage managers or technicians, film and television, or public relations. Students who complete the Contemporary Music stream may work in the music industry as performers, teachers or administrators. Course structure To meet the requirements of the BCA, students must complete a total of 300%, of which normally 100% will be at level 100, 100% at level 200 and 100% at level 300. Students must also meet the requirements for a major stream in either Theatre Studies, 2D Studies, 3D Studies, Contemporary Music (Jazz and Rock) or Theory Studies. Year 1 All students must complete the core theory units Introduction to Cultural Practices 1 and 2 (2 x 12.5%). Students choose Year 1 core units from the schedules for one of Theatre Studies, 2D Studies, 3D Studies, Contemporary Music (Jazz and Rock) or Theory Studies. Year 2 All students complete 25% in Theory Studies units. Students who elect to do a major stream in either Theatre Studies, 2D Studies, 3D Studies or Contemporary Music (Jazz and Rock) must complete 50% of units at level 200 in the chosen stream. Students who choose the Theory Studies stream must do an additional 25% of units at level 200 in Theory Studies. The remaining weighting is made up of electives, comprising level 200/300 units from any of the other schedules, approved complementary TAFE modules or units from other courses in the University. Year 3 Students in the Theatre Studies stream complete the units Theatre Project 1 and 2 (50%). Students in the streams for 2D Studies or 3D Studies complete the units Studio Project 1 and 2 (50%). Students in the Contemporary Music (Jazz and Rock) stream complete the units FPM301 Music Project A and FPM302 Music Project B. Students in the Theory Studies stream choose 50% of Theory units at level 300. The remaining weighting (50%) for all students is made up of electives, comprising level 200/300 units from any of the other schedules, approved complementary TAFE modules or units from other courses in the University. ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –2 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Students who intend to apply for an honours course must complete a total of 75% of Theory Studies units, including the core Year 1 theory units Introduction to Cultural Practices 1 and 2. Sample Course 1 – Major in Two-dimensional Studies (PLACE BCA1.PICT HERE) Alternatively, copy image from web page and paste here. Year 1 Drawing 2 (12.5%) Intro to Ceramics (12.5%) Drawing 1(12.5%) Intro to 3D Studies (12.5%) Intro to 2D Studies (12.5%) Intro to Intro to Painting Cultural (12.5%) Practices 1 (12.5%) Intro to Cultural Practices 2 (12.5%) 100% Year 2 Web Page Design (12.5%) Painting Project 2A (12.5%) Approved TAFE module (12.5%) 100% Year 3 Drawing the Body (12.5%) Stage Design (12.5%) Painting Project (12.5%) Computer Imaging (12.5%) Theory Studies units (25%) Ceramics: Precious & Ephemeral (12.5%) Special Project 1 (25%) Special Project 2 (25%) Theory Studies units (2x12.5%) ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –3 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts 100% Major = 100% minimum at levels 200/300 Grand total: 300% Sample Course 2 – Major in Theatre Studies (PLACE BCA2.PICT HERE) Alternatively, copy image from web page and paste here. Year 1 Production & Performance (12.5%) Theatre Skills 2 (12.5%) Principles & Practice of Theatre 2 (12.5%) Technical Theatre (12.5%) Theatre Skills 1 (12.5%) Principles & Practice of Theatre 1 (12.5%) Intro to Cultural Pracrtices 1 (12.5%) Intro to Cultural Practices 2 (12.5%) 100% Year 2 Drawing 2 (12.5%) Devised Performance (12.5%) Theatre Skills 3 (12.5%) 100% Year 3 Drawing 1 (12.5%) Classical Performance (12.5%) Classical Production (12.5%) Theory Studies units (2x12.5%) Script Writing (12.5%) ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –4 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Voice and Media (12.5%) Special Project 1 (25%) Special Project 2 (25%) Theory Studies units Major = 100% minimum at levels 200/300 (2x12.5%) 100% Grand total: 300% Sample Course 3 – Major in Theory Studies (PLACE BCA3.PICT HERE) Alternatively, copy image from web page and paste here. Year 1 Production & Performance (12.5%) Intro to Textiles (12.5%) Intro to Printmedia (12.5%) Technical Theatre (12.5%) Intro to 3D Studies (12.5%) Intro to 2D Studies (12.5%) Intro to Cultural Practices 1 (12.5%) Intro to Cultural Practices 2 (12.5%) 100% Year 2 Sculpture – Fine Art Metal Casting (12.5%) Computer Imaging (12.5%) Web Page Design (12.5%) Script Writing (12.5%) Theory Studies units (4x12.5%) 100% ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –5 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Year 3 Ceramics: Precious and Ephemeral (12.5%) Drawing into Print (12.5%) Photography as Service (12.5%) The Art of Costume 1 (12.5%) Theory Studies units(4x12.5%) 100% Major = 100% minimum at levels 200/300 Grand total: 300% Articulation Continuing University students will be able to articulate from the BFA at Launceston and from the BPA (Theatre/Contemporary Music). On completion of the BCA with DN or above in the major studio and 6 semesters of theory (75%), graduates will be able to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Performing Arts with Honours (for Contemporary Music Students) or the Bachelor of Contemporary Arts with Honours (for Visual Art and Theatre students). Articulation with TAFE All students in the degree program can count up to an equivalent of 50% of approved complementary TAFE modules, of which no more than 25% may count towards the nominated major stream. For the purposes of credit transfer, each TAFE module has an equivalent weighting of 12.5%. The approved complementary TAFE modules in Visual Arts are as follows: 11-449 Jewellery Introduction 11-455 Jewellery – Fabrication Techniques 11-456 Jewellery Casting 11-457 Jewellery Production Casting ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –6 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts 11-443 Printmaking Introduction 11-589 Etching Techniques 11-591 Intaglio Drypoint 11-594 Stone Lithography 11-610 Colour Etching 11-690 Two Shaft Weave 11-684 Introduction to Tapestry 11-693 Dyeing 11-695 Introduction to Colour 51-139 Intro to Computers for Graphic Arts TAFE modules in Sound Recording and Video Production may also be counted towards the BCA. On completion of any combination of the following modules (a total contact time of no less than 40 hours and up to 60 hours), students will receive credit for one 12.5% elective: Sound Recording VBE 295 The Physics of Music VBE 297 Sound Recording Equipment AUS 18 Introduction to Mixing Consoles VBE 299 Signal Processors AUS 20 Microphones and Loudspeakers AUS 29 Microphone Technique VBE 311 Recording Techniques VBB 759 How to Make a Demo Tape Video Production FVP 007 Design for the Film and Video Industry FVP 008 Production Management for the Film and Video Industry FVP 009 Advanced Camera Techniques for Film and Video FVP 010 Post Production Sound FVP 011 Location and Studio Sound Recording for Film and Video FVP 012 Advanced Lighting for Film and Video FVP 013 Advanced Editing for Film and Video Credit ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –7 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Applicants who are accepted for admission, and who have satisfactorily completed a related TAFE diploma, will be awarded status for up to one year or one-third of the degree requirement (100% total). Students commencing study in the BCA will normally be granted a minimum of 25% credit towards the BCA if they have completed another previous degree. Credit for another incomplete degree will be given on a case by case basis. Transfer provisions A student successfully completing all level 100 units of the course in the visual arts or theatre streams at one campus will be eligible to transfer to units at level 200 at the other campus with full status for level 100 units. However, they would normally only be able to enrol in major units at level 200 if they have completed the prerequisite level 100 major unit (full year level 100 Studio for Hobart students transferring to Launceston; semester 1 Studio Survey, full year Drawing and semester 2 Studio for Launceston students transferring to Hobart). In exceptional circumstances the relevant discipline head or head of school may approve an appropriate set of subjects to serve as a prerequisite where a stated prerequisite is not met. Units from other courses Students are permitted to enrol in units from another degree course to count towards the BCA, provided that the weighting of these units totals no more than 25% at level 200 and 25% at level 300. Note: Students who take (or plan to take) an equivalent 50% weighting in complementary TAFE modules may not then count additional units from elsewhere in the University towards the BCA, and vice versa. Students enrolled in other courses The School of Visual & Performing Arts offers students a sequence of 12.5% elective units. Students must obtain formal School approval from the lecturer-in-charge prior to enrolment. Schedule A – Theatre Studies stream Unit title campus offered weight L~1 L~1 L~1 L~1 L~2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% unit code Year 1 Australian Theatre Theatre Skills 1 Technical Theatre Introduction to Cultural Practices 1 Principles of Western Theatre Theatre Skills 2 ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 FPB101 FPB103 FPB105 FFA102 FPB102 FPB104 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –8 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Performance and Production Introduction to Cultural Practices 2 L~2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% FPB106 FFA103 L~1 L~1 L~2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FPB201 FPB202 FPB203 FPB204 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FPB251/351 FPB252/352 FPB253/353 FPB254/354 FPB255/355 FPB256/356 FPB257/357 HMN210/310 HXA201/301 Year 2 Classical Production Classical Performance Devised Performance Theatre Skills 3 Plus 25% from level 200/300 units listed in the Theory Studies Schedule plus 25% elective units from any of the following: L~1/2 Advanced Technical Theatre L~2 Professional Presentation Skills L~1 Stage Design L~2 Lighting Design L~1 Scriptwriting L~1 Voice and Media [na] Acting for Television and Film L~2 Wayang Shadow Puppet Theatre L~1/2 Complementary Study or other level 200/300 units listed in the BCA schedule, or approved modules from TAFE, or units from other courses offered in the University Year 3 Theatre Project 1: Student Directed Production Theatre Project 2: Graduate Production L~1 L~2 25% 25% FPB302 FPB303 Plus 50% elective units chosen from level 200/300 units listed in the BCA schedule, or approved modules from TAFE. Student may include 25% of units offered by other courses in the University. Schedule B – Two-dimensional Studies stream campus offered weight Introduction to Drawing 1 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Studies Introduction to Three-Dimensional Studies Introduction to Cultural Practices 1 Introduction to Drawing 2 Introduction to Cultural Practices 2 L~1/2 L~1 L~1 L~1 L~1/2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFD100 FFE102 FFE103 FFA102 FFD101 FFA103 Plus 25% from the following: Introduction to Ceramics Introduction to Textiles Introduction to Sculpture Introduction to Printmedia Introduction to Painting L~2 L~2 L~2 L~2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFC110 FFX110 FFS110 FFR110 FFP110 Unit title unit code Year 1 Year 2 Choose 50% from the following, including at least 25% from one of Painting, Photography, Digital Imaging or Drawing: ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –9 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Contemporary Painting Practices Painting: Self-directed Project Painting Media, Processes and Approaches Painting: Material/Descriptive Exploration What are the Limits of Painting? Advanced Black and White Photography Photography Project Digital Project Advanced Digital Project Photography as Service Computer Imaging Web Page Design Drawing: The Body Drawing: Questioning the Practice Drawing into Print Drawing: Approaches to Abstraction Drawing in the Landscape Complementary Study L~1 L~2 [na] L~2 L~2 L~2 L~1 L~2 L~2 L~1 L~1 L~1 L~1 L~2 L~2 [na] [na] L~1/2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFP250/350 FFP201/301 FFP202/302 FFP203/303 FFP204/304 FFR201/301 FFR200/300 FFR203/303 FFR206/306 FFR250/350 FFR252/352 FFR205/305 FFD201/301 FFD200/300 FFD202/302 FFD203/303 FFD204/304 HXA201/301 Plus 25% from level 200/300 units listed in the Theory Studies schedule plus 25% elective units chosen from level 200/300 units listed in the BCA schedule, or approved complementary modules from TAFE, or units offered by other courses in the University. Year 3 Studio Project 1 Studio Project 2 L~1/2 L~1/2 25% 25% FFE302 FFE303 Plus 50% elective units chosen from level 200/300 units listed in the BCA schedule, or approved complementary modules from TAFE. Students may include 25% of units offered by other courses in the University. Schedule C – Three-dimensional Studies stream campus offered weight Introduction to Drawing 1 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Studies Introduction to Three-Dimensional Studies Introduction to Cultural Practices 1 Introduction to Drawing 2 Introduction to Cultural Practices 2 L~1/2 L~1 L~1 L~1 L~1/2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFD100 FFE102 FFE103 FFA102 FFD101 FFA103 Plus 25% from the following: Introduction to Ceramics Introduction to Textiles Introduction to Sculpture Introduction to Printmedia Introduction to Painting L~2 L~2 L~2 L~2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFC110 FFX110 FFS110 FFR110 FFP110 Unit title unit code Year 1 Year 2 Choose 50% from the following, including at least 25% from one of Ceramics, Sculpture or Textiles: L~1 FFC201/301 The Art of the Potters Wheel 12.5% ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –10 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts The Return of the Figure The Pot as Narrative Studio Glass Studies Ceramics: Precious and Ephemeral Ceramics for the Kitchen Dresser Revisiting the Figure Student Initiated Sculpture Project 1 The Art of Adding and Removal Student Initiated Sculpture Project 2 Sculpture: Fine Art Metal Casting Small Scale Sculpture The Art of Costume 1 Textiles: Pattern and Form, Symbol and Meaning Fibres and Fabrics Computer-aided Textiles Complementary Study L~2 L~2 L~1 [na] L~1 L~1 [na] L~2 [na] L~2 L~1 L~1 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFC203/303 FFC204/304 FFC205/305 FFC250/350 FFC251/351 FFS201/301 FFS202/302 FFS203/303 FFS204/304 FFS250/350 FFS251/351 FFX202/302 FFX204/304 L~1 L~2 L~1/2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFX205/305 FFX206/306 HXA201/301 Plus 25% from level 200/300 units listed in the Theory Studies schedule plus 25% elective units chosen from other level 200/300 units listed in the BCA schedule, or approved complementary modules from TAFE, or units offered in other courses in the University Year 3 L~1/2 L~1/2 Studio Project 1 Studio Project 2 FFE302 FFE303 25% 25% Plus 50% from level 200/300 units listed in the BCA schedule, or approved complementary modules from TAFE. Students may include 25% of units offered by other courses in the University Schedule D – Theory Studies stream campus offered weight Required units[a] Introduction to Drawing 1 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Studies Introduction to Three-Dimensional Studies Introduction to Cultural Practices 1 Introduction to Drawing 2 Introduction to Cultural Practices 2 L~1/2 L~1 L~1 L~1 L~1/2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFD100 FFE102 FFE103 FFA102 FFD101 FFA103 plus 25% from the following: Introduction to Ceramics Introduction to Textiles Introduction to Sculpture Introduction to Printmedia Introduction to Painting L~2 L~2 L~2 L~2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFC110 FFX110 FFS110 FFR110 FFP110 [na] 12.5% FFA250/350 Unit title unit code Level 100 Level 200/300 Choose 100% from the following: The Construction of Genius ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –11 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Romance and Realism The Avant-Garde and the Necessity of the New The Arts in Revolt Professional Practice Gallery Studies Wilderness and Natural Environment Australia, Art and Design Research Seminar Thai Art and Culture World Music History of Jazz & Rock A History of Jazz & Rock B Complementary Study L~1 L~2 [na] L~4 L~2 [na] L~1 L~2 L~4 [na] L~1 L~2 L~1/2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FFA251/351 FFA252/352 FFA254/354 FFA233/333 FFA234/334 FFA235/335 FFA237/337 FFA301 FFA236/336 FFA213/313 FFA210/310 FFA211/311 HXA201/301 Subject to sub-dean approval, students may also include up to 25% from units offered by other Schools: any Humanities & Social Science units listed in the BA Schedule; or the following units in Architecture: L~1 KDA212 History & Theory in Design 3 12.5% L~2 KDA222 History & Theory in Design 4 12.5% L~1 KDA312 History & Theory in Design 5 12.5% L~2 KDA322 History & Theory in Design 6 12.5% L~2 KDA422 Theory in Design 1 (BArch) 12.5% Plus 100% elective units chosen from level 200/300 units listed in the BCA schedule, or approved modules from TAFE. Students may include 50% of units offered by other courses in the University [a] Note: Subject to approval from the Head of School, students may replace studio or drawing units with level 100 Theatre Studies units or level 100 units from other courses. Schedule E – Contemporary Music (Jazz & Rock) stream campus offered weight unit code L~1 L~1 L~1 L~1 L~2 L~2 L~2 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FPM101 FPM102 FPM103 FFA102 FPM104 FPM105 FPM106 FFA103 L~1 L~1 L~1 L~2 L~1 L~2 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FPM201 FPM202 FPM203 FPM205 FFA210/310 FFA211/311 plus 25% elective units from any of the following: L~2 Theory, Composition & Arranging 2B L~2 Practical Study 2B Music Technology: Computers and Sequencing [na] 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FPM204 FPM206 FPM207/307 Unit title Year 1 Theory, Composition & Arranging 1A Aural & Ensemble 1A Practical Study 1A Introduction to Cultural Practices 1 Theory, Composition & Arranging 1B Aural & Ensemble 1B Practical Study 1B Introduction to Cultural Practices 2 Year 2 Theory, Composition & Arranging 2A Aural & Ensemble 2A Practical Study 2A Aural & Ensemble 2B History of Jazz & Rock A History of Jazz & Rock B ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –12 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts L~2 L~2 [na] [na] L~1/2 Pedagogy Contemporary Vocal Ensemble World Music Cross-Media Studies Complementary Study 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% FPM208/308 FPM209/309 FFA213/313 FPM210/310 HXA201/301 or other level 200/300 units listed in the BCA schedule, or approved modules from TAFE, or units from other courses offered in the University Year 3 [na] [na] Music Project A Music Project B 25% 25% FPM301 FPM302 Plus 50% elective units chosen from level 200/300 units listed in the BCA schedule (eg Voice and Media, Professional Presentation Skills, World Music, Cross-Media Studies) or approved modules from TAFE (eg Sound Production or Video Production). Students may include 25% of units offered by other courses in the University. Contemporary Music Electives The following music electives are available to students in other degree programs at the University. Unit title Aural & Ensemble 1A Theory, Composition & Arranging 1A Aural & Ensemble 1B Theory, Composition & Arranging 1B Aural & Ensemble 2A Aural & Ensemble 2B History of Jazz & Rock A History of Jazz & Rock B campus offered L~1 L~1 L~2 L~2 L~1 L~2 L~1 L~2 weight 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% unit code FPM102 FPM101 FPM105 FPM104 FPM202 FPM205 FFA210/310 FFA211/311 Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and Unit Handbook 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 | Launceston Mode of delivery| Full time | Part time Course duration | 3 years minimum (6 semesters) | 8 years maximum (16 semesters) Majors and Specialisations | Launceston majors: 2D Studies, 3D Studies, Theatre Studies, Theory Studies, Contemporary Music (Jazz and Rock) ________________________________________ University of Tasmania Course and Unit Handbook –Course details for 2003 March 7, 2016, 14:17 PM, page –13