Art Theory - 4803
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Art & Design
Contact: www.artdesign.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Paddington
Career: Undergraduate
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
Min UOC For Award: 144
UAC Code: 421400
Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Art Theory
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Program Description
The BArtTh can be completed full-time in Stand-Alone mode (normally 3 years), in Dual Award Mode (the equivalent of two years full-time) or part time. The basic requirements of the program are simple. The BArtTh has a depth component and a breadth component. Students enrolled in Stand-Alone mode do both the depth and breadth component while students enrolled in Dual Award Mode only complete the depth component.
The Depth component is:
- The completion of an Art Theory Major stream (96 UOC)
- Free Electives (36 UOC - 6 courses) which can be taken either within or outside UNSW Art & Design.
- General Education (12 UOC - 2 courses) which must be taken outside UNSW Art & Design
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Students benefit from the opportunity to combine theoretical and historical studies with studio-based subjects in art and design and to draw on a wide range of electives offered within the University.
Program Structure
Stand-Alone Mode (144 UOC) made up of:
- Art Theory compulsory courses - 30 UOC
- Art Theory Major courses - 66 UOC
- Free electives – 36 UOC
- General Education courses – 12 UOC
- Art Theory compulsory courses - 30 UOC
- Art Theory Major courses - 66 UOC
Sample Program
UNSW Program 4803 - Bachelor of Art Theory | |||
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | UOC | |
Stage 1 | SAHT1102 Creative Practices: Methods (6) | 48 | |
SAHT1211 Theories of the Image (6) | SAHT1212 Theories of Art History & Culture (6) | ||
SAHT1221 Contexts for Art (6) | Elective (6) | ||
Elective (6) | Elective (6) | ||
Stage 2 | Art Theory Major (6) |
Art Theory Major (6) | 48 |
Art Theory Major (6) | Art Theory Major (6) | ||
Elective (6) | Art Theory Major (6) | ||
General Education (6) |
Elective (6) | ||
Stage 3 | Art Theory Major (6) | Art Theory Major (6) | 48 |
Art Theory Major (6) | Art Theory Major (6) | ||
Elective (6) | Art Theory Major (6) | ||
General Education (6) | Elective (6) | ||
TOTAL: 144 UOC |
General Education Requirements
Honours
Academic Rules
To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
- enrol in the Bachelor of Art Theory and complete 144 units of credit;
- complete the requirements for the Art Theory Major stream
- complete 36 UOC of Free Electives
- complete 12 UOC of General Education
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level I courses before enrolling in Level II or Level III courses
To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
- enrol in the Bachelor of Art Theory and complete 96 units of credit;
- complete the requirements for the Art Theory Major stream
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level I courses before enrolling in Level II or Level III courses
Fees
Important Infromation
Concurrent Program with Bachelor of Arts
Domestic Undergraduate Admission - Selection Criteria
Related Program(s)
4817 Art Theory / Arts
4703 Art Theory/Laws
4815 Art Theory/Social Research and Policy
Area(s) of Specialisation