The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BPVISART-04 | Bachelor of Visual Arts |
The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
(1) Streams are not available in the Bachelor of Visual Arts.
(1) Candidates in the Bachelor of Visual Arts will be under the supervision of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
(2) The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences shall exercise authority in any matter concerned with the Bachelor of Visual Arts not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
(1) Except for students admitted under the Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme, admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
(a) Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission requirements are found in the Coursework Rule and the Coursework Policy.
(b) Offers to the Bachelor of Visual Arts may be made to exceptional students under the Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme. Details of the requirements for this scheme are found in the Coursework Policy.
(2) In addition, admission to this course requires the applicants to present a portfolio of their artwork online, or in an optional interview. The results of this process will form part of the ranking for applicants.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the award Bachelor of Visual Arts are set out in:
(a) Table A for the Bachelor of Visual Arts;
(b) Table S of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees;
(c) Table O of the Shared pool for Undergraduate Degrees.
(2) Bachelor of Visual Arts
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Visual Arts pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 144 credit points, comprising:
(a) 72 credit points of Studio units as specified in Table A;
(b) 24 credit points of Art History units as specified in Table A of which 12 credit points must be at 1000 level and 12 credit points must be at 2000 or 3000 level; and
(c) 48 credit points of units from Table O or Table S, which may, optionally, include a minor or major excluding the Visual Arts major or minor.
(1) Bachelor of Visual Arts
(a) Candidates have the option of completing a major or a minor from Table S, excluding the Visual Arts major or minor.
(2) Available Majors for the Bachelor of Visual Arts
(a) The list of available majors for the Bachelor of Visual Arts is as specified in Table S. Candidates in these degrees may not take the Visual Arts major or minor from Table S.
(1) Honours is available for students who meet the applicable admission requirements in a Bachelor Honours degree, after completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Visual Arts as specified in section 6.
The Bachelor of Visual Arts is awarded at Pass level.
(1) Cross-institutional study is available in the Bachelor of Visual Arts under conditions specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
(1) Candidates are encouraged to participate in international exchange programs as set out in the resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
(1) Credit transfer is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or, in the case of a major or minor offered by another faculty, any relevant resolutions of that faculty.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January 2027.
(2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2027 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
