Program summary

Program title: Diploma of Visual Arts / Bachelor of Arts
QTAC code: 518544 FT
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 4 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Prerequisites: Satisfactory portfolio
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2011: 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 Institute of TAFE (SCIT)
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 TAFE 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.

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 TAFE diploma.

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.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 13 required courses and 3 electives.
• Complete at a minimum 1 major and 1 minor from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses and courses credited from study at TAFE.
• Complete no more than 6 Faculty of Business or Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses.
• Register your selected Major and Minor with Student Administration.
• Present your completed Diploma of Visual Arts to enable 8 courses (96 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (1)

Major courses: (3)
Select 3 courses from your chosen Major study area

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Minor study area

Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Year 2

Major courses: (5)
Select 5 courses from your chosen Major study area

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Minor study area

Elective courses: (1)
Select 1 elective course from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 192

Enquiries

Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT)
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
Dr Debra Livingston
Tel: +61 7 5430 1252
Email: dlivings@usc.edu.au
 

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