The honours year allows you to extend your potential in studio-based and written research. You may continue to work in the area of your undergraduate study or undertake research in a different area.
You can choose to complete honours in Visual Arts either by studio practice and research paper; or by dissertation.
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:
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 and units of study for honours can be found on the Visual Arts honours units of study page.
Website: Sydney College of the Arts