| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BHVISARH-02 | Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) |
(1) Candidates undertaking the honours course must complete the requirements for the course full-time over two consecutive semesters.
(2) If the Faculty is satisfied that a student is unable to attempt the honours course on a full- time basis and if the Associate Dean so recommends, permission may be granted to undertake honours part-time over four consecutive semesters.
(1) To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours), a student must:
(a) have completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts (or equivalent) including a major or program of study in the proposed honours subject area at the University of Sydney or an equivalent institution;
(b) have an average of 70% or above in the proposed honours subject area; and
(c) present:
(i) a research proposal outlining the proposed topic of investigation; and
(ii) a portfolio of creative work demonstrating an appropriate level of expertise for honours.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) are set out in Table A of the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
(1) Honours can be undertaken by studio practice and research paper or by dissertation.
(2) To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) degree a candidate must complete 48 credit points comprising:
(a) By studio practice and research paper
(i) 30 credit points of honours studio units;
(ii) 6 credit points of an honours seminar unit of study listed in the honours units of study table for the Bachelor of Visual Arts and the Bachelor of Visual Arts and the Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
(iii) 12 credit points of electives as listed in the honours unit of study table for the Bachelor of Visual Arts and the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
(b) By dissertation
(i) 30 credit points of honours dissertation units of study; and
(ii) 6 credit points of an honours seminar unit of study prescribed as listed in the honours units of study table for the Bachelor of Visual Arts and the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
(iii) 12 credit points of electives as listed in the honours unit of study table for the Bachelor of Visual Arts and the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
(1) The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Coursework Policy and Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 July 2024 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 July 2024 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
