Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art and Visual Culture)

About this course

The Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art and Visual Culture) program offered through Open Universities Australia will give you a thorough understanding of the history of art and visual culture and its place in society and everyday life. Studying this bachelor course, you will explore both art theory and practice to provide you with an in-depth education in fine arts and visual culture.

As a part of this program, you will study the conceptual decision-making process of artists in a range of mediums. You will learn about the significance of using text, images and other objects to create meaning and representation.

Eligibility

Anyone can apply.

Areas of study

During this bachelor degree program, the subjects you will study include:

• Art and creativity
• Art and fashion in the 20th century
• Art and the environment
• Art in the age of revolution
• Australian and global society
• Australian art history
• Beauty: Historical and contemporary perspectives on philosophy and aesthetics in art
• Contemporary Aboriginal art
• Critical thinking
• Engaging in the humanities
• Gender, history and culture
• Independent art practice: Development
• Independent art practice: Exploration
• Independent art practice: Negotiated proposal
• Independent art practice: Resolution and presentation
• Internet and everyday life
• Internet design – Introduction
• Introduction to popular culture and society
• Introduction to university learning
• Introduction to visual culture
• Issues in contemporary art
• Modernism and the visual arts
• Objects and ideas – Construction and deconstruction
• Objects and ideas – Installation
• Objects and ideas – Multiples: Objects and space
• Objects and ideas – The Model: Dimensionality and space
• Painting – Observation and perception
• Painting – Subject and methodology
• Painting – Themes: Interpretation
• Painting – Themes: Perception and intervention
• Painting: Material and conceptual investigation
• Printmaking: Material and conceptual investigation
• Sculpture: Material and conceptual investigation
• Text, image, culture
• Textiles: Material and conceptual investigation
• Visual arts research: Experimental drawing
• Visual arts research: Independent art practice
• Visual arts research: Introduction to drawing
• Visual arts research – Textiles: Decoration & ornamentation
• Visual arts research – Textiles: Structure and dyeing
• Web communications

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Finance Options

HECS-HELP is available.

Student Support

Open Universities Australia offers a range of administrative and student support options. As a student of OUA you will have access to four hours of free expert tutoring support for each unit undertaken through the tutoring service call SMARTHINKING. This on-demand service allows you to get fast, detailed feedback on your assignment drafts and have access to your tutor in real time.

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How will this course advance my career?

Upon completion of this Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art and Visual Culture) degree, you will have the skills and education to find employment in a wide range of fields. Graduates will have the knowledge and training to become a professional art practitioner, art curator, exhibition coordinator or art administrator in both public and private organisations.

You will have the expertise to utilise your creative thinking skills and initiative to build a career in cultural policy, public relations and tourism.

How else will I benefit from this bachelor degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art and Visual Culture) from Curtin University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• You will be eligible for further study and may apply to enter the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) through Open Universities Australia
• Government financial support available through HECS-HELP.
• Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for previous work experience or previous studies in this field.

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