Program summary

Program title: Diploma of Visual Arts (Fine Arts) / Bachelor of Arts
QTAC code: 518544 FT
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 4 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Prerequisites: Satisfactory portfolio
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units advanced standing (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)
USC program code: AR3AF
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Please note: New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their diploma.

Highlights

• Study a diploma and degree in four years
• Combine vocational training with university education
• Expand qualifications and career opportunities

In this dual degree you undertake initial study at TAFE Queensland (Noosa campus) and complete the degree at USC.

In the diploma you gain the knowledge and skills to manipulate elements and principles of art within a visual arts context. Subjects include life drawing, general drawing, context and culture, contemporary art studies, art business practice, research, community process, and occupational health and safety. The course focuses on design and development of concepts for visual arts production and incorporates core studies relating to culture and professional practice. The bachelor component provides a complementary theoretical grounding in arts and social sciences. Refer to the Bachelor of Arts for more information.

Career opportunities

See separate entry for Bachelor of Arts.

Teaching mode

There are different teaching modes between the SCT diploma modules and the University’s Bachelor of Arts courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University’s Bachelor of Arts courses include three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and a two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six to seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.

Please note that this full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their SCT diploma.

Program structure

This program is an articulation between the Sunshine Coast TAFE and the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)

Students study the Diploma of Visual Arts(Fine Arts) at SCT and USC will award credit for the Diploma equivalent to 8 courses towards the Bachelor of Arts.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

Students complete 16 courses at USC, as follows:

Core courses

1 required course:
COR109 Understanding Leadership

A major from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Select 1 major (8 courses) from:

• 3D Design 
• Australian Studies 
• Communication Studies 
• Counselling
• Creative Writing 
• e-media Design 
• Environmental and Planning Studies 
• Graphic Design 
• History
• Human Services 
• Indonesian 
• Italian 
• Japanese 
• Journalism #
• Justice Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology 
• Public Relations #
• Social and Community Studies 
• Sociology

A minor from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Select 1 minor (4 courses) from:

• 3D Design 
• Creative Advertising
• Australian Studies 
• Communication Studies 
• Counselling 
• Creative Writing 
• e-media Design 
• Environmental and Planning Studies 
• Graphic Design 
• History
• Human Services 
• Indonesian 
• Italian 
• Japanese 
• Justice Studies
• Legal Studies 
• Politics and International Relations  
• Public Policy 
• Public Relations 
• Social and Community Studies 
• Sociology

Elective courses

Select 3 electives from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program requirements and notes

1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses and courses credited for study at SCT.
2. Chosen introductory courses may count towards the major.
3. No course may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
4. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
5. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
6. Refer to explanation of terms.
7. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
8. Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Enquiries

How to apply

Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)
Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Email: sct.information@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the Sunshine Coast TAFE website

University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Associate Professor Stephen Lamble
Tel: +61 7 5459 4478
Email: slamble@usc.edu.au

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