The Honours course involves students in a two semester supervised Studio Research project(80%)which culminates in the presentation of a body of artwork. An accompanying Studio Report(20%) documents the development of the research and describes its theoretical framework. A critical approach to studio research is encouraged through Honours sessions, Workshop seminars, critiques and individual consultation. Studio and contextual research methods appropriate to individual projects provide an early focus for discussion and are developed over the length of the program.

The progressive outcomes of this Studio Practice-based course are assessed by periodic critique plus mid-course review sessions and final presentation to the Honours Examination Panel. Critique sessions and mid-year review sessions provide feedback on work in progress and the final presentation is assessed against the criteria set out in the Honours Course Study Guide.

Successful completion of requirements of the BVA or equivalent qualification normally at the level of Distinction and a Research Proposal approved by the School of Art  Committeeor it's nominee.