Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Art
Culture and Arts - Visual Arts
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to prepare learners for research-based postgraduate study and entry into a diverse range of careers in the visual arts industries. This qualification will enable learners to produce creative solutions to complex problems within a specialist area of studio practice, to exhibit this work professionally and conduct and report on research under supervision. The design of the curriculum accommodates learners who wish to pursue a Studio Practice-based/led (Practical) major and those who want to pursue Theoretical research.
Rationale:
The qualification will offer qualifying learners an opportunity to continue with their studies. A qualification at this level provides access to employment in a variety of arts, culture and heritage positions. Lastly, several academic offer four-year BA (Visual Art) or (Fine Art) (or related) qualifications, the new three-year Bachelor's Degree will instead facilitate learner access to this proposed Honours qualification. This qualification will facilitate access to a Master's study.
Outcomes
- Present a proposal and a literature review on a chosen research focus.
- Demonstrate a professional standard of presentation in a curatorial project, which is both written and presented verbally.
- Apply research methods and academic writing skills to the writing of a long essay under supervision, which indicates competencies required for further studies at Master's Level.
- Apply research methods and academic writing skills to several set essays and seminar presentations to demonstrate an understanding of topics addressing South African and international book arts### gender studies### iconoclasm### or post-colonial manifestations in African and South African art.
- Apply research methods and academic writing skills in several set essays and seminar presentations, to demonstrate understanding of traditional topics addressing the arts of Africa### the theories and philosophies of African art### visual identities in South African art### The art of protest, parody and satire### art for social change### contemporary South African art### the rise of African nationalism in the 21st Century.
- Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the mode(s) of contemporary art production and presentation.
- Provide a well-designed and printed, professional art catalogue of the learners' final exhibition of practical work.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Content Contextualisation: Content should appropriately contextualise the chosen research focus.
- Academic Conventions: Written work should adhere to academic conventions and institution style guide.
- In-depth Reading: Show evidence of in-depth reading of suitable and relevant texts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Curatorial Project: The curatorial project should relate to the research focus.
- Coherent Exhibition: Written work should indicate careful thought in constructing a coherent virtual exhibition.
- Visual Presentation: Demonstrate competency in PowerPoint presentation skills and confident verbal delivery.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Content Contextualisation: Evidence of appropriate content contextualising the research focus.
- Understanding of Art Theories: Demonstrate understanding and application of selected contemporary art theories.
- Coherent Argument: Construct a coherent argument through long essays.
- Practical Work Contextualisation: Contextualise the learner's practical work.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Research Capabilities: Evident in the selection of appropriate content and application of relevant theories.
- Academic Conventions: Follow academic conventions in written work.
- Contemporary Art Theories: Use relevant contemporary art theories.
- Presentation Skills: Demonstrate competency in PowerPoint presentation and verbal delivery.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Research Capabilities: Show evidence of research capabilities and appropriate content.
- Application of Theories: Apply relevant theories to the topic of study.
- Coherent Arguments: Construct coherent arguments in essays and written submissions.
- Presentation Skills: Evident in seminar contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Quantity of Work: Produce at least ten fully resolved, professionally presented works.
- Organisational Competency: Demonstrate organization and competency in hanging works.
- Exhibition Presentation: Show coherence, neatness, and cleanliness in the exhibition space.
- Sophisticated Presentation: Display sophistication in lighting and labeling choices.
- Artist's Statement: Include an artist's statement reflecting material and technical decisions.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Artist's Catalogue: Design and produce a professionally printed artist's catalogue.
- Professional Writing: Demonstrate professional writing and analysis skills in the catalogue.
- Artist's Statement: Include an artist's statement contextualizing the practical work.
- Visual Examples: Provide well-documented examples of the practical work.
Integrated Assessment:
- Formative Assessment: Interim presentations.
- Summative Assessment: Written Research Essay, Exhibition of Practical Work, Community-engagement report, Supervised fieldwork, Written reports (work supervisor and own report).
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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