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UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-2020
Bachelor of Arts (Visual Culture)
UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-2020
Bachelor of Arts
(Visual Culture) Snapshot
LEVEL
UNDERGRADUATE
ABOUT THIS DEGREE
In the Visual Culture major students explore the history and
theories of art and learn to critically evaluate how art informs our QUALIFICATION
world. Students have the opportunity to extend and apply research
Bachelor Degree
methods through theoretical and / or practical investigations in
Contemporary art practice.
Students may choose to study the following combinations of two SUBJECTS
single majors to obtain the double major award: 24 subjects
• Fine Art and Visual Culture
• Digital Design and Visual Culture PROVIDER
• Digital and Social Media and Visual Culture Curtin University
• Professional Writing & Publishing and Visual Culture
Please refer to the respective degree pages for more details.
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Overview
Explore how culture is expressed in visual images. Understand how art informs our world, through the
history and theories of art. Work in sectors where initiative, creativity and critical thinking are valued—
curation, policy development, and tourism.
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Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this degree students will be able to:
1. apply discipline knowledge of critical discourses within art and design; contribute to evidence based
practice through visual research
2. think critically and reflectively by incorporating creativity within the research and articulation of visual
culture
3. critically evaluate visual culture, technology, practices and literature relevant to the discipline,
synthesise information from a range of sources
4. demonstrate effective visual, spoken and written communication appropriate to art and design critical
discourses
5. use and discern visual and other technologies appropriate to the understanding of contemporary art
and design
6. sustain an engagement with visual culture and creative industries through self-directed ongoing
learning skills
7. recognise the significance of disparate international visual art and design practices in the
development of local and national professional contemporary visual cultural production
8. recognise the importance of cultural diversity through visual language; respect individuals from all
cultures; develop cross-cultural collaborations that foster innovation and diversity in art and design
9. work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating art and design professional practice and
leadership skills.UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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Career Outcomes
Graduates find employment in a wide range of fields, especially where initiative, creative thinking and
critical awareness are valued. Many graduates rise to prominence as individual or collaborative
professional art practitioners, while others are employed as art curators, exhibition coordinators and arts
administrators in both public and private organisations.UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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Degree Subjects
DEGREE STRUCTURE - MAJORS
Please refer to the transition information below for information about course changes that may impact you.
COMMON LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS
Total number of subjects to complete: 2 units
Code Title Required Elective Optional University
Academic and Professional CURTN
APC100
Communications
Classes start: 29 NOV
COM155 Culture to Cultures CURTN
Classes start: 29 NOV
LEVEL 1 MAJOR
Total number of subjects to complete: 2 units
Code Title Required Elective Optional University
VIS18 Introduction to History of Art and Design CURTN
Classes start: 29 NOV
VIS19 Issues in Contemporary Art CURTN
Classes start: 29 NOV
There are FOUR Optional Level 1 subjects which students can select from Fine Art
Major or any OUA undergraduate subjects including:
• VAR110 DrawingUNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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• VAR101 Art and Design Fundamentals
• VSW100 Art and Creativity
LEVEL 2 MAJOR
Total number of subjects to complete: 4 units
Code Title Required Elective Optional University
VAR250 Introduction to Art Visual Research CURTN
Classes start: 29 NOV
VIS24 Australian Art CURTN
Contact an OUA student advisor for the next start date
VIS27 Modernism in Art and Design CURTN
Classes start: 29 NOV
VIS29 Art and Fashion CURTN
Classes start: 29 NOV
There are 4 Electives in the Level 2 degree structure which students can select from
additional Fine Art and Visual Culture subjects or from any OUA undergraduate
subjects.
LEVEL 3 MAJOR
Total number of subjects to complete: 4 units
Code Title Required Elective Optional University
VAR300 Art Visual Research CURTN
Classes start: 29 NOVUNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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VIS320 Art and the Environment CURTN
Contact an OUA student advisor for the next start date
VIS330 Perspectives on Beauty in Art CURTN
Classes start: 29 NOV
VIS340 Australian Aboriginal Art CURTN
Classes start: 29 NOV
There are 4 Electives in the Level 3 degree structure which students can select from
additional Fine Art and Visual Culture subjects or from any OUA undergraduate
subjects.
Recommended Study Pattern
To complete the degree as a full time student, a maximum of two subjects per Study Period
is recommended.
Level 1 Single Major BA (Visual Culture) – complete the following:
• APC100 Academic and Professional Communications (core subject)
• COM155 Culture to Cultures (core subject)
• VIS18 Introduction to History of Art and Design
• VIS19 Issues in Contemporary Art
• Four elective subjects
Level 2 and level 3
Single Major BA (Visual Culture)
Complete four level two and four level three Visual Culture major subjects AND Eight elective
subjects
BA (Fine Art) and BA (Visual Culture)
Note: Students completing both the Fine Art and Visual Culture Majors concurrently must
complete all common and major subjects for each of the single majors as listed below. The
combined Fine Art and Visual Culture structure allows for two electives at first year level.UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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combined Fine Art and Visual Culture structure allows for two electives at first year level.
The Bachelor of Arts degree incorporates a progressive structure of subjects designed to
build knowledge and enable you to successfully progress through the degree.
Refer to the attached recommended Course Structure (PDF, 358KB)UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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Requirements
Higher Education Eligibility
• Successful completion of one full time semester (four standard subjects) towards an Undergraduate
or higher level of study at an Australian University (separate evidence of English proficiency is not
required).
Higher Education OUA Eligibility
• Successful study through OUA – either:
• Successful completion of four OUA degree level subjects at pass level (this satisfies the English
language proficiency requirement) OR
• Successful completion of two OUA degree level subjects with separate evidence of English
proficiency is required.
Seconday Education ELIGIBILITY
• Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 70 or equivalent. Students must have English ATAR,
Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR. To determine your eligibility for
entry please refer to Interstate Year 12 and IB Students, TISC Tertiary Institutions Service Centre
link http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/prerequisites-comparison.tisc
Vet ELIGIBILITY
• Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or
Associate Diploma. You may also be eligible for credit toward your university study.
• Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV and evidence of English
proficiency.
WorkLife ELIGIBILITY
• Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid
for two years.)UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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• Finished secondary education more than two years ago
• Bridging and enabling degree entry
• Curtin Enabling Program: UniReady - https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/uniready-enabling-
subjects-curtin-university-cur-unr-deg
• Enabling degrees completed through other Australian Universities which meet minimum entry
requirements for that institution will be accepted as minimum entry requirements for this degree.
Additional information
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Centre for Aboriginal Studies - http://karda.curtin.edu.au/
• Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications -
https://courses.curtin.edu.au/course_overview/admission-requirements/
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants need to meet Curtin's English Language requirements. You normally need ONE of the
following:
• Must have a 50% minimum in English ATAR (or equivalent).
• Completion of at least one full time semester (or equivalent) of Undergraduate level studies at an
Australian University
• Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or
Associate Diploma
• Successful completion of two degree level subjects via Open Universities Australia (OUA) and
English proficiency
• Successful completion of two degree level subjects at an Australian university and English proficiency
• Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid
for two years.)
Please refer to the 'Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements' document at
http://students.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/English_List.pdf.
*** Please Note: If any academic or legal document is not in English, you must provide a colour scan of the
non-English documents, including a colour scan of the official English translations of these documents.
This is for comparison purposes. ***UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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Qualifications
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
To obtain the award for the BA (Visual Culture) students must complete a total of 24 subjects as follows:
BA (Visual Culture)
• APC100 Academic and Professional Communications (core subject)
• COM155 Culture to Cultures (core subject)
• VIS18 Introduction to History of Art and Design
• VIS19 Issues in Contemporary Art
• Ten Visual Culture Major subjects
• Twelve elective subjects
The following criteria also apply to single major degrees:
• It is recommended that only 4 of the 10 electives be Level 1 subjects.
• You must complete the degree within 10 years.
• You must complete at least eight Curtin University subjects where Credit for Prior Recognised
Learning (CRL) is applicable.
BA (Fine Art) and BA (Visual Culture)
Students completing both the Fine Art and Visual Culture Majors concurrently must complete all major
subjects for each single major as listed in the concurrent majors structure.
The following criteria also apply:
• The combined Fine Art and Visual Culture structure allows for two electives at first year level.
• You must complete the degree within 10 years
• You must complete at least eight Curtin University subjects where Credit for Recognised Learning
(CRL) is applicable.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING / CREDIT
Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) is assessed on individual merit and is awarded for different types ofUNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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learning, for example, studies you have previously completed or for relevant work experience.
Students must be admitted in an award degree of study before lodging their completed CRL application,
along with all required supporting documentation for a formal assessment.
To apply for CRL, please visit the Curtin University website: https://study.curtin.edu.au/credit/
It is important to note accepted documentation includes scans of the original Transcripts and/or Award
Certificate; front and back; in colour; and original size. For further information see the scanned documents
and certification requirements and guidelines.
More information about the policies and procedures related to CRL assessment and appealing a CRL
assessment outcome can be found in the Credit for Recognised Learning manual (PDF).
If you have any questions, please contact opencurtin@curtin.edu.au
REGISTERING IN THIS COURSE
We recommend that all students, as soon as they are eligible, should apply for and take a Commonwealth
Supported Place (CSP). However, if you choose not to be a CSP student, please contact OpenCurtin via
email to OpenCurtin@curtin.edu.au.UNDERGRADUATE CUR-VLC-DEG-
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