Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
Degree structure and requirements
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
The honours year allows you to extend your potential in studio-based and written research through the production, presentation and examination of a body of artwork and research paper or dissertation based on your research project proposal.
You will be allocated an academic supervisor to support the development of your research project.
You can choose to complete honours in Visual Arts either by studio practice and research paper; or by dissertation:
- Honours by studio practice and research paper (5,000-7,000-word research paper and a substantial exhibition, performance or installation of artwork); or
- Honours by dissertation (15,000-word dissertation that demonstrates a commitment to serious scholarship, a focused investigation, disciplined editing and rigorous analysis).
Your final examination will take place at the graduate exhibition at the end of the honours year. You are required to present your research paper and studio work; or dissertation with an oral examination, both to a panel of two examiners.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours), a candidate must complete 48 credit points including:
- 36 credit points of Honours units from the Visual Arts table, following either the by studio practice and research paper path or the by dissertation path.
- 12 credit points of 4000 level elective units from the Visual Arts table.
Honours admission requirements
Admission into Honours requires the following:
- completion of the Bachelor of Visual Arts with an average of 70% or above;
- presentation of a research proposal outlining the proposed topic of investigation;
- presentation of a portfolio of creative work demonstrating a level of expertise of for honours level is also required.
Requirements for honours
Requirements and units of study for honours can be found on the Visual Arts honours units of study page.
Contacts and further information
Website: Sydney College of the Arts
