Undergraduate

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)

3 years full time
Honours available
Southbank campus
Available to Domestic and International students
Semester 1 entry
View the Course website
VTAC code: 3800638991
International VTAC code: 3800638993
Course CRICOS code: 093589G

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) offers an immersive, studio-based environment that fosters self-directed studio practice in your choice of Drawing & Printmedia, Painting, Photography or Sculpture & Spatial Practice.

This is a specialist course that develops your practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the visual arts. From the beginning your studio projects are expected to demonstrate investigation and experimentation with a range of concepts, materials, techniques and processes. In second and third year, students are involved in sustained exploration and experimentation with ideas, procedures and methodologies of practice, culminating in a resolved body of artwork for the Graduate Exhibition.

From your first day in the program, VCA provides you with studio and workshop facilities where you can explore both traditional and new media under the guidance of our lecturers. Aside from studio practice, you also undertake critical studies subjects that introduce you to the diversity of contemporary arts practices.

Visual art graduates work as practicing visual artists and a variety of associated industries and professions including; conservators, curators, designers and educators.


Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)

Prerequisites

Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL.

Selection into the Bachelor of Fine Arts is talent-based. The selection process for this specialisation includes an interview.

Fees

All domestic undergraduate students enrol in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), which is subsidised by the Australian Government. Students pay a contribution amount that is determined by the Australian Government, based on the subjects undertaken. More details on fees and student contribution amounts.

Credit/Advanced standing

If you have completed post-secondary study, you may be eligible for credit/advanced standing towards your studies at the University. Find out more. 

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