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The Bachelor of Visual Arts is an academic and professional qualification in visual arts that incorporates a range of disciplines and builds expertise in a series of art related contexts. Students develop their practical art knowledge and their ability to work with concepts, while developing skills in analysing and critically evaluating art. The programme focuses on how to generate and develop art ideas, how to work with visual language, and learning about theoretical and historical contexts related to art.
Programme Code: AK3352
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time
Venue: City Campus
AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- University Entrance
- Portfolio of art work
- Interview may be required
Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific
programme of study.
SPECIAL ADMISSION
Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE above) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test.
THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE
The programme emphasises the development of each individual’s artistic interests, and their approach to art making. Students are able to specialise in painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Successful completion of this qualification will give students the knowledge, skills and professional aptitude to work as practising artists, arts administrators, curators, art historians, art critics, photographers, art writers or art teachers.
FURTHER STUDIES
At the end of the three year programme, students may opt for a fourth year in Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours). This involves a one year intensive postgraduate programme of specialisation in their chosen field. Students may also undertake postgraduate study in the two year Master of Art and Design.
PAPERS
YEAR ONE
115001 Visual Arts Theory I 30 points
115016 Visual Arts Core Studio 30 points
115018 Drawing I 15 points
115150 Visual Arts Studio I 45 points
Total points for the year 120 points
YEAR TWO
116104 Drawing II 15 points
116250 Visual Arts Studio II 75 points
116251 Visual Arts Theory II 30 points
Total points for the year 120 points
YEAR THREE
117301 Professional Practice 15 points
117350 Visual Arts Studio III 90 points
117351 Visual Arts Theory III 15 points
Total points for the year 120 points
