Program Overview

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Bachelor of Contemporary Art

The Bachelor of Contemporary Art qualifies individuals to pursue creative practice, supported by specialised knowledge in research, historical and contemporary art and culture, and allows graduates to undertake professional work as well as providing pathways to further learning.

Aim

The aim of the Bachelor of Contemporary Art is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required by the contemporary art practitioner. Students will be introduced to the skills and knowledge required to think creatively, critically, and reflectively, and will be taught how to produce works, artefacts, and forms of creative expression for public display.

Content and Structure

This program comprises 108 units, including 27 foundation units, 18 units of elective courses selected from a range of contemporary art disciplines. Students will also study 27 units of core contemporary art practices courses, 18 units of contemporary art theory, and 18 units of studio project courses.

Courses

The following courses are part of the Bachelor of Contemporary Art program:

• Reading Visual Culture 1 (VSAR 1100) - 4.5 units
• Foundation: Creativity (VSAR 1110) - 4.5 units
• 3D Contemporary Art Studio (VSAR 1105) - 4.5 units
• Materials and Processes (VSAR 1111) - 4.5 units
• Drawing Techniques for Visual Arts (VSAR 2048) - 4.5 units
• Reading Visual Culture 2 (VSAR 2100) - 4.5 units
• Foundation: Principles of Perception (VSAR 1108) - 4.5 units
• 2D Contemporary Art Studio (VSAR 1104) - 4.5 units
• Contemporary Art Practice (VSAR 2096) - 4.5 units
• Art and Australian Culture (VSAR 3015) - 4.5 units
• Studio Elective - 4.5 units
• Contemporary Art Research (VSAR 1106) - 4.5 units
• Art and Critical Thinking (VSAR 3016) - 4.5 units
• Contextualising Studio Practice (VSAR 2109) - 4.5 units
• Studio: Project A (VSAR 3005) - 9 units
• Studio: Project B (VSAR 3006) - 9 units
• Contemporary Art Career Development (VSAR 3021) - 4.5 units

Electives

The following electives are available:

• Craft & Design
  • Ceramic Production Techniques (VSAR 2076) - 4.5 units
  • Ceramic Vessels (VSAR 2078) - 4.5 units
  • Art in Public (VSAR 2060) - 4.5 units
  • Textiles: Fibre and Structure (VSAR 2023) - 4.5 units
  • Textiles: Print - Dye (VSAR 2025) - 4.5 units
  • Hot Glass Techniques and Processes (VSAR 2104) - 4.5 units
  • Jewellery Materials and Techniques (VSAR 2105) - 4.5 units
  • Kiln Formed Glass Techniques and Processes (VSAR 2106) - 4.5 units
  • Processes and Forms in Jewellery and Sculptural Objects (VSAR 2108) - 4.5 units
• Image
  • Expanded Painting Practices (VSAR 3020) - 4.5 units
  • Figurative Practices (VSAR 3019) - 4.5 units
  • Photography: The Evolution of an Image (VSAR 2066) - 4.5 units
  • Art in Public (VSAR 2060) - 4.5 units
  • Alternative Drawing Processes (VSAR 2046) - 4.5 units
  • Life Drawing (VSAR 2049) - 4.5 units
  • Painting Media and Processes (VSAR 2054) - 4.5 units
  • Digital Photography (VSAR 2067) - 4.5 units
  • Black and White Photography (VSAR 2069) - 4.5 units
  • Etching and Intaglio Printmaking (VSAR 2057) - 4.5 units
  • Relief and Alternative Printmaking (VSAR 2058) - 4.5 units
• Experimental Media
  • Art in Public (VSAR 2060) - 4.5 units
  • The Sculptural Object (VSAR 2063) - 4.5 units
  • Arts Writing (VSAR 2042) - 4.5 units
  • The Moving Image: Film, Art and Theory (VSAR 2014) - 4.5 units
  • New Media Art (VSAR 2018) - 4.5 units
  • Internet and Digital Media (VSAR 2020) - 4.5 units
  • Installation Art (VSAR 2098) - 4.5 units
  • Experimental Media (VSAR 2103) - 4.5 units

Rules and Notes

1. This course should be chosen from the electives listed. Students are encouraged to choose courses from one of the suggested streams but can undertake any course listed. Note that not all electives are offered in every study period. Alternative courses may be taken with approval of the Program Director.
2. Students wishing to undertake the Master of Teaching after completion must select courses from a second learning area.
3. Students who have a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or more and who wish to independently pursue a topic of interest not available from the courses offered in any one study period may choose either a research or a project-based negotiated study elective with the approval of the Program Director.
4. This course may be chosen from any elective course offered by the university.

Program Director

Dr Stephen Atkinson

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

• Recent secondary education: Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent, and qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.
• Higher education study: Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above.
• Work and life experience: Qualify for Special Entry, or complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.

Essential Requirements for Admission

• Prerequisites: None
• Assumed Knowledge: None

English Language Entry Requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:

• IELTS total: 6.0
• IELTS reading: 6.0
• IELTS writing: 6.0

Admission Requirements by Country

The following admission requirements apply to students from the listed countries:

• Norway: GPA 2.8
• Pakistan: HSSC 75
• Sri Lanka: A Levels (best 3) 6
• Sweden: GPA 12.5
• UK: Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 6
• Vietnam: 7
• Australia: 65
• IB: (best 6) 26
• USA: SAT (1600) 1050
• India: (best 4) State Board 70, (best 4) Central Board 60
• HKDSE: 15
• Bangladesh: HSC 3.5
• Nepal: NEB 2.41
• Canada: High School (OSSD) 60
• Eynesbury FSP: 310
• German: Abitur 3.8
• Kenya: KCSE (average) B
• Malaysia: STPM (best 3) 6, UEC 32

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for this program is AUD $32,800 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025.

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS code for this program is K.

Duration

The duration of this program is 3 years full-time.

Mode

The mode of study for this program is on-campus.

Campus

The campus for this program is City West.

Start Date

The start dates for this program are February and July.

Program Code

The program code for this program is DBCX.