CourseBachelor Honours DegreeBFA(Hons)

F3701 Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) (F3701) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, bachelor honours degree course from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, taught at Caulfield. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points
48
Duration
1 years full time
Campus
Caulfield
On campus

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

This is a prestigious program in the discipline and practice of fine art for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake coursework, research and practical training with a focus on fine art studio, curation, or art history and theory. Carrying out an independent research project in your selected area of specialisation, you will work closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in fine art.

Honours Research Areas

  • Fine art studio
  • Curating
  • Art history and theory

Course structure

The handbook's description of this structure

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of fine art and appropriate research methodologies. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

This course comprises 48 points structured in two parts: Part A. Coursework (18 points) and Part B. Research (30 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

Part A. Coursework (18 points)

You must complete:

  • AHT4503 Advanced fine art research: Theory
  • AHT4504 Advanced fine art research: Writing
  • FNA4011 Advanced fine art research: Methods
  • OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 points) - if not previously passed or exempted


Part B. Research (30 points)

You must complete:

  • FNA4001 Fine art project studies (12 points)
  • FNA4002 Fine art research project (18 points)

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

  1. 1

    critically analyse and refine both studio and/or theoretical research in order to undertake sustained independent practice at a professional level

  2. 2

    identify, evaluate and communicate relevant research concepts in relation to aesthetics, history, theory and cultural issues at a level compatible with entry level higher research degrees

  3. 3

    contextualise, generate and apply advanced understanding of the discipline of fine arts to communicate and position your research practice critically within it

  4. 4

    interpret, represent and respond to diverse modes of human experience and expression, including the socio-economic and cultural contexts of fine arts practice and the ethical responsibilities of the profession

  5. 5

    identify and apply occupational health and safety measures appropriate to the area of study.

Entry requirements

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a Monash master's by coursework degree, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit. 

Successful completion of this course may also provide the preparation necessary to undertake a master's by research degree or a doctoral (PhD) degree.

Other information

This is a prestigious program in the discipline and practice of fine art for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake coursework, research and practical training with a focus on fine art studio, curation, or art history and theory. Carrying out an independent research project in your selected area of specialisation, you will work closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in fine art.

Honours Research Areas

  • Fine art studio
  • Curating
  • Art history and theory

Contacts

Academic Coordinator
Associate Professor Daniel von Sturmer
Dr Helen Hughes

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)?

1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)?

At Caulfield.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification
Bachelor Honours Degree
AQF level
Level 8
Credit points
48
Full time
1 Years
Maximum time
2 years
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
CRICOS code
067729E
Abbreviation
BFA(Hons)
Award title
Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)