Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts)
BA(FineArts)
CSU/TAFE integrated program
The aim of this collaborative program is to make available an educational environment in which students are able to develop fine arts practice supported by critical thinking gained through an understanding of the theoretical and historical perspective of Art History and Theory.
This course is offered as part of an integrated program with the Riverina Institute of TAFE and Dubbo TAFE, in which students enrol in the Certificate IV: Fine Arts and Contemporary Crafts through TAFE in Session 1 and 2 and then enrol concurrently in the TAFE Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts and Contemporary Crafts and the CSU degree. Upon completion of this program, students will have met the requirements of these courses and will be eligible for these awards.
Enrolment through
Wagga Wagga Campus
Study mode
On campus
Distance education
Normal course duration*
Full-time 3 years (6 sessions)
Part-time 6 years (12 sessions)
* Inclusives period of TAFE enrolment.
Admission criteria
This program is only available to students who have successfully completed a TAFE Certificate in Fine Arts and Contemporary Crafts or an equivalent award prior to enrolling into the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts).
Credit
Students who have successfully completed the TAFE Certificate IV in Fine Art and Contemporary Crafts will receive 64 credit points (year 1) followed by a further 32 credit points of concurrent study.
Students who have completed all requirements of Diploma/Advanced Diploma study will receive 128 points of credit, which differs from the 112 points of cross credit arrangements in the collaborative program.
Graduation requirements*
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects) at pass grade or better, including the 96 points credit granted for completion of the TAFE Advanced Diploma .
Course structure
See following enrolment pattern.
Enrolment pattern
Full-time
Session 1
TAFE Certificate IV: Fine Arts and Contemporary Crafts
Session 2
TAFE Certificate IV: Fine Arts and Contemporary Crafts
Session 3
VPA211 Materials and Image Development
[Restricted elective: TAFE 1]
[Restricted elective: Studio]
[Restricted elective: Art History 1]
Session 4
ART231 Material and Image Research
[Restricted elective: TAFE 2]
[Restricted elective: Studio]
[Restricted elective: Art History 2
Session 5
[Restricted elective: TAFE 3 (16 points)
[Restricted elective: Studio]
[Restricted elective: Art History 3
Session 6
[Restricted elective: TAFE 4] (16 points)
[Restricted elective: Studio]
[Restricted elective: Art History 4]
TAFE electives
TAFE 1
Painting
Sculpture
Drawing Specialisations
Hand Forming Techniques and Concepts
TAFE 2
Painting
Sculpture
Drawing Specialising
Surface Treatment for Visual Arts
Ceramic Technology
Mould Making for Ceramic Sculpture
Exhibition Practice
TAFE 3 (16 points)
Painting
Drawing Specialisation
Sculpture
Clay
TAFE 4 (16 points)
Painting
Drawing Specialisation
Sculpture
Clay
Studio electives -
Photography
PHT103 Introduction to Black and White Photography
VPA103 Introduction to Photography Theory and Practice
PHT105 Introduction to Colour
PHT108 Introduction to Light
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging - available in Distance Education mode
PHT202 Photographic Studio
PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques
PHT206 Photography Workshop 2
Design for Theatre and Television
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design
DES104 Design Implementation 1
DES105 Design Implementation 2
DES106 3 Dimensional Space
DES208 The Design Process
DES209 Design Communication
Multimedia - Interactive Media
MPI104 Introduction to Multimedia
MPI106 Authoring and Designing Multimedia
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
MPI206 Desktop Video Audio and Text
MPI214 Interactive Media Authoring and Management
MPI304 Multimedia Studio Project Management
Multimedia - Photomedia
VPA103 Introduction to Photography Theory and Practice
MPI104 Introduction to Multimedia
MPI106 Authoring and Designing Multimedia
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
MPI210 Photomedia Studio 1
MPI304 Multimedia Studio Project Management
Multimedia - 3d Animation and Special Effects
MPI104 Introduction to Multimedia
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
MPI203 3d Modelling and Rendering
MPI205 Digital Animation and Special Effects
MPI209 Compositing and Special Effects
MPI304 Multimedia Studio Project Management
Graphic Design
VPA105 Digital Publishing and Typography
GRP223 Digital Design
GRP224 Design for Industry
GRP226 Advertising and Design
GRP327 Creative Advertising
Jewellery
JWD101 Studio 1 - Introduction to Metal Techniques
JWD102 Studio 2 - Precious and Non-Precious Metals
JWD103 Studio 3 - Jewellery Components
JWD104 Studio 4 - Technical Form and Function
JWD202 Studio 6 - Clients and Commission
JWD301 Jewellery Studio 7 - Genre Jewellery
Art History electives
ART113 European Art 1850 to 1920
ART210 Australian Art to 1939
ART310 Issues in Contemporary Art
ART315 Perspectives in Photography
ART317 Art and Books
ART114 Modern Art 1920 to 1970
ART214 Aspects of Design, 1850 to the Present
ART215 Australian Art from 1939
ART218 Analysis and Image Development
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
ART316 Italian Renaissance Art
ACT310 Australian Theatre
ART318 The Body in Art
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au