VISA-MJ1 Visual Arts - Flinders University

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Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Select either VISA2000 Studio Specialisation A and VISA2001 Studio Specialisation B OR 9 other units from the list
Select either VISA3100 Studio Specialisation C and VISA3101 Studio Specialisation D OR VEED3005 Digital Games and 4.5 units of other VEED topics from the list
Studio Specialisation topics include: Painting, Photography, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics and Jewellery
Some topics are taught at the Adelaide College of the Arts in Light Square, Adelaide

Program of study
36 Units

Level 1 - Core4.5 Units

Level 1 - Option4.5 Units

Level 2 & 3 - Option4.5 Units

Level 2 - Option9 Units

Select 9 units from the following (See note 1):

Studio Specialisation A

Studio Specialisation B

Introduction to Digital Graphic Design

Multimedia Production Part 1

Multimedia Production Part 2

Interaction Design

CGI Foundations

Level 2 & 3 - Option9 Units

Select 9 units from the following (See note 2):

Studio Specialisation C

Studio Specialisation D

Introduction to Digital Graphic Design

Multimedia Production Part 1

Multimedia Production Part 2

Interaction Design

CGI Foundations

Level 2 & 3 - Option4.5 Units

Aims

The Visual Arts major aims to:

Introduce students to the major themes and history of art;
Provide students with the opportunity to analyse the changing modes of representation and meaning and to reflect on the changing social and cultural contexts of visual arts;
Provide students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the issues and concepts in the visual arts;
Introduce students to contemporary issues in visual art;
Provide students with the opportunity to investigate and develop their understanding and skills in a chosen medium;
Provide students with the opportunity to analyse the use of the chosen medium in depth;
Develop an appreciation of the concepts of creativity and visual thinking

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:

1.

Articulate their own ideas about the development of visual art history, theory and practice

2.

Demonstrate their understanding of social and cultural contexts of visual art

3.

Demonstrate their ability to critically analyse and evaluate visual art works using informed criteria

4.

Identify issues and concepts in visual art, including concepts of creativity and visual thinking

5.

Demonstrate the development of their art-making skills in a chosen medium

Available in courses

Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers

Bachelor of Arts and Science

Associate Degree in Arts - Exit Only

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice / Bachelor of Arts

Diploma in Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science / Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Tourism and Events / Bachelor of Arts