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VCHAT2004 Contemporary Issues in Visual Culture

This course focuses on a range of themes and issues central to contemporary visual culture in Australia and internationally. Themes and issues addressed in this course may include: Nature, Identity, Self, Body, Spirit, Politics, and Gender. Other issues for consideration may include, the role of popular culture, the art market, the public and censorship, and also new media and street art. Contemporary theoretical approaches to visual culture will be used in an attempt to decode and interpret images. While the emphasis will be on recent visual culture connections to historical issues and themes will be explored as appropriate. Students are expected to visit galleries and events and attend talks and presentations by people working in the creative arts.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band2(GF1)

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $1,164


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $997

* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website. 

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website