Bachelor of Art and Design

Southern Cross University

About

Do you dream of showcasing your creative work in galleries and exhibitions around the world?If so, you can take inspiration from the many Southern Cross University graduates whose careers are thriving after completing our Bachelor of Art and Design.This internationally acknowledged degree is designed to enhance your artistic flair and develop your career options as an artist, curator or designer.

Students are immersed in a rich studio experience with an atmosphere that inspires creativity, and access to the dynamic arts scene of the Northern Rivers.From our purpose-built, well-equipped studios, you'll develop your skills in painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture, digital arts and design, and drawing.Our graduates have featured in some of Australia's most prestigious arts awards, and their work features regularly in commercial and public settings, both nationally and internationally.You may also use this degree as a precursor to further study, through Honours and PhD, with a view to careers in research and education.

Structure

Art and Design Core

Title Level of learning Note
AAD71101 - Drawing Introductory
AAD71102 - Painting Essentials Introductory
AAD71105 - Printmaking Fundamentals Introductory
AAD71106 - Sculpture and Spatial Practice Introductory
AAD72201 - Studio Practice I Intermediate Note 1
AAD72203 - Studio Practice II Intermediate Note 1
AAD73301 - Advanced Studio Practice I Advanced Note 1
AAD73303 - Advanced Studio Practice II Advanced Note 1
AAD71104 - Photography and Digital Imaging Introductory
AAD71103 - Design Fundamentals Introductory
AAD71108 - 3D Printing and Fabrication Introductory
AAD71107 - Looking at Art Introductory
AAD72202 - Modern Art and the Avant-Garde Intermediate
AAD72204 - Art after 1960 Intermediate
AAD73302 - Advanced Theories of Contemporary Art Advanced
AAD73304 - Professional Practice Advanced

Art and Design Electives

Title Level of learning Note
AAD72205 - Artists' Books Intermediate
AAD72209 - Life Drawing and Figuration Introductory
AAD72210 - Painting Representation and Narrative Intermediate
AAD72206 - Mould Making and Casting Fundamentals Intermediate
AAD72207 - Ceramic Production Intermediate
AAD73305 - Advanced Digital Imaging Advanced
AAD72208 - Art and Health Intermediate
AAD72211 - Design Thinking Intermediate
AAD72212 - Communication Design Intermediate
AAD73306 - Advanced Design Advanced

Entry requirements

Students applying for the Bachelor of Art and Design must complete a folio presentation and interview prior to being granted entry into the degree.

  1. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Art and Design a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:
  2. 20 Core units listed; and
  3. 4 Elective Art and Design units; or
  4. any combination of 4 Elective units from Art and Design or University Wide Electives
  5. A student can exit with an Associate Degree in Art and Design if the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) have been successfully completed, comprising a minimum of 12 core units
  6. A student can exit with a Diploma of Art and Design if the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) have been successfully completed comprising any 8 core units.

Candidates who can demonstrate artistic expertise at a professional level may be granted advanced standing of up to 4 Art and Design units, provided such artistic expertise has been demonstrated within 5 years prior to admission to candidature.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.

Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour Apply intellectual rigour and critical analysis to complex art, social, economic, environmental, political and historical issues.Develop research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through critical and reflective thinking and practiceDemonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies, techniques and critical reflective thinking in the discipline of Art and Design research.
Creativity Negotiate and develop creative and innovative responses to specific fine art challenges.Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce creative works and artefacts.Develop research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through critical reflective thinking in the production of creative works.
Ethical practice Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments with reference to principles of social justice and creative art's ethical frameworks.Evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and fine arts ethical frameworks.
Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate a command of contemporary art world views and contemporary issues relating to professional or scholarly settings in the creative art industries and communitiesDemonstrate knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques within Art and Design
Lifelong learning Independently access, manage and evaluate sources of information in contemporary formats.Develop the qualities of a reflective, responsible and inclusive practitioner in culturally diverse settings.Work independently and collaboratively in the culture of fine art, in response to project demands.
Communication and social skills Communicate effectively in visual, oral and written formWork collaboratively to achieve mutually agreed outcomes.Interpret, communicate, collaborate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences, including studio critiques.
Cultural competence Demonstrate cultural proficiency, cultural competency and cultural safety in a range of professional and scholarly community contexts.Recognise and develop cultural understanding and reflect on social and cultural issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in the fine arts sector.

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