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<p>The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is a fourth-year program that serves as a prelude to a higher degree in research or to professional practice in a range of careers that entail advanced research work.With half the program dedicated to a thesis-based experience of independent research conducted professionally the program prepares individuals for professional or research work in the disciplinary field of their preference. It provides training in methodology research skills and theoretical inquiry. This Creative Arts stream enables students to choose to study any discipline within Visual or Performing Arts. The major project is a practice-driven thesis consisting of creative work and an exegesis.</p>
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<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
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<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
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<p>Students who fail in more than 50% of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result.</p>
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<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be excluded from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be excluded from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
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<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
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Course structure
Course learning outcomes
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
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Overview
Course overview
<p>The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is a fourth-year program that serves as a prelude to a higher degree in research or to professional practice in a range of careers that entail advanced research work.With half the program dedicated to a thesis-based experience of independent research conducted professionally the program prepares individuals for professional or research work in the disciplinary field of their preference. It provides training in methodology research skills and theoretical inquiry. This Creative Arts stream enables students to choose to study any discipline within Visual or Performing Arts. The major project is a practice-driven thesis consisting of creative work and an exegesis.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time
Credit points:
120
AQF level:
8 - Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
Duration (in full time equivalent):
1 year
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p><p>Online</p>
CRICOS code:
097880E
Course coordinator:
<p>Dan Tout (CAM), David Waldron (CHLL)</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in a cognate discipline in Creative Arts with a GPA 6.0 and above</li></ul>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in a cognate discipline in Creative Arts with a GPA 6.0 and above, or equivalent</li></ul><ul></ul>
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Additional requirements
Supplementary admission requirements
<p>Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below.</p><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Supplementary Form</p> <p>A form used to collect additional application material that cannot be captured as part of the standard application process.</p>
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 120 credit points comprising:
120
credit points from
Core Units
Core Units
Complete exactly 120 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
AABCA4012
Exegesis
30
AABCA4023
Studio Project A
30
AABCA4024
Studio Project B
30
BAHRS4034
Research Design, Management and Methods
15
BAHRS4035
Literature Review
15
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in more than 50% of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result.</p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be excluded from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be excluded from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
Course structures give you the recommended sequence of units and guide your progression through a course. It's your responsibility to meet the course rules and confirm unit availability each year. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Learn more about course structures and enrolment.</a>
Semester 1 Entry Study Plan
Year 1
Semester 1
AABCA4023
Studio Project A
Core Units
30
BAHRS4034
Research Design, Management and Methods
Core Units
15
BAHRS4035
Literature Review
Core Units
15
Semester 2
AABCA4024
Studio Project B
Core Units
30
AABCA4012
Exegesis
Core Units
30
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
<p>1</p>
<p>Demonstrate advanced knowledge of a chosen discipline in the Creative Arts, including critical understanding of key theories, concepts, debates, and research traditions in the field.</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Critically analyse and synthesise primary and/or secondary sources to generate well-substantiated insights in the discipline and situate them within national and international scholarly debates.</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Design and conduct independent research using appropriate research methods and design, demonstrating methodological rigour, ethical practice and accountability in planning, data management, analysis and reporting.</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Communicate research effectively to specialist and/or non-specialist audiences through advanced written, oral, creative and (where appropriate) digital modes, adhering to relevant scholarly conventions.</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Apply advanced critical and problem-solving skills to contemporary social, cultural, historical and/or ethical challenges relevant to the discipline, drawing on appropriate theoretical frameworks.</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Demonstrate autonomy, reflexivity, and collaboration in research practice, working independently under supervision while contributing as a responsible member of a scholarly/creative community.</p>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Unit exclusions
<ul><li>AABCA4012</li><li>AABCA4023</li><li>AABCA4024</li></ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time
Credit points:
120
AQF level:
8 - Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
Duration (in full time equivalent):
1 year
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p><p>Online</p>
CRICOS code:
097880E
Course coordinator:
<p>Dan Tout (CAM), David Waldron (CHLL)</p>
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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