Animation

Major/Minor/Specialisation !BH-FA-MAJ+1002 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus: 2016

Coordinator

Ms Nicolette Freeman

Contact

Currently enrolled students:

Future students:

  • Further information: VCA wesbite
  • Email: vcamcm-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
Overview:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), specialising in Animation, aims to provide an opportunity for candidates under the guidance of their supervisor to engage in independent research in their chosen field of artistic practice. The degree will introduce students to practice-led research skills and methodologies toward producing a creative work major project and related research paper. The degree seeks to introduce graduates of proven ability and aptitude to research training and develop their capacity for devising, defining and managing a major project. It also provides candidates with a direct pathway to a masters research degree as well as equips them to work as professional practicing artists in their chosen field of specialisation.

Learning Outcomes:

The BFA (Honours) aims to provide opportunities for suitably qualified candidates to develop their potential for practice-led research as well as attain in-depth knowledge of their field of practice and contribute to the understandings of contemporary artistic practice and theories of art and culture. Emphasis on independent research required in devising and managing a major creative project and research paper prepares candidates for critical and creative thinking and problem solving with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning.

Structure & Available Subjects:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Degree with Honours) is a highly specialised undergraduate degree consisting of 100 points and comprises 75 points of one major project along with 25 points of research related subjects.

Subject Options:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2016
75
Not offered in 2016
12.5
Not offered in 2016
12.5
Notes:

Graduates may progress to a wide range of graduate coursework programs as well as research higher degree programs

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Fine Arts (Degree with Honours)

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