Australian National University (ANU)
1 year full-time
The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) is an advanced one-year research-focused degree for visual arts graduates seeking professional development or higher research qualifications. Students undertake sophisticated creative research projects, integrating studio practice with theoretical investigation to develop innovative artistic solutions.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree from ANU or equivalent from another institution with a weighted average mark of at least 70 percent, calculated from courses with highest final marks excluding 1000-level courses from the workshop major. Written approval from an identified supervisor for the thesis component is required. Admission is competitive and subject to supervisory capacity and approval from the relevant Delegated Authority within the Academic College.
The program requires completion of 48 units consisting of compulsory courses: ARTV4022 Research Principles and Methods 1 (12 units), ARTV4023 Research Principles and Methods 2 (12 units), THES4105 Thesis (12 units), and HONS4100 Final Honours component. Students may pursue additional elective majors, minors or specialisations after meeting core program requirements. The curriculum emphasizes research methodology, theoretical frameworks in visual arts, and the development of a substantial creative research project integrating studio practice with contextual investigation.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in leadership positions globally. The institution is renowned for its research-led education approach and commitment to developing advanced scholarly capabilities. The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) exemplifies this excellence, providing rigorous training in research principles and methods within a supportive academic environment with dedicated supervision and access to world-class facilities.
Graduates are prepared for professional artistic careers, curatorial roles, arts administration, cultural institutions, and higher degree research programs (Masters and PhD). The advanced research and creative skills developed enable graduates to pursue roles as independent artists, gallery directors, arts consultants, academic researchers, or cultural policy advisors. Alumni benefit from ANU's extensive global network of leaders across political, business, government, and academic sectors.
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