RMIT University
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationTaught in intensive studio format, the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) allows you to find your niche and hone your practice. Through your studies you will develop your capacity to address conceptual, technical, perceptual, formal and aesthetic concerns within the fine art space.
RMIT’s teaching style is centred around you as an individual. You’ll receive personal mentoring that challenges and pushes you to discover and form your own art practice or specialisation.
Delivery mode
RMIT University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 32 in any English
- or equivalent studies.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12
- School Network Access Program (SNAP)
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on the assessment of their selection task.
If you have successfully completed an Australian Certificate IV or above (or equivalent) or: successfully completed at least two courses (subjects) in an Australian bachelor degree or four courses (subjects) in an Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent or: completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
- You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156.
Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.
- Equity access schemes
- Elite Athlete Program
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
English language proficiency tests and minimum scores:
- IELTS (Academic) : 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT): Overall score 79
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): 58 (no communication band less than 50)
- C1 Advanced: 176 with no less than 169 in any component
- C2 Proficiency: 176 with no less than 169 in any component
Academic requirements
- You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).
- Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
- Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
Selection tasks
- All applicants are required to complete and submit a selection task for this program.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) will prepare you for the following roles.
Art Gallery Director
An Art Gallery Director oversees daily operations at a gallery or community art space. You might coordinate exhibitions and liaise with artists to ...
Art Teacher
An Art Teacher guides students in artistic disciplines, including visual arts, through theoretical and practical instruction, fostering creativity ...
Artist
An Artist uses their skills to create pieces for sale or for public viewing. You might specialise in a particular kind of artwork such as paintings...
Curator
A Curator sets up exhibitions in museums and art galleries. You might arrange for pieces to be part of your displays and coordinate information on ...
Arts Administrator
An Arts Administrator is responsible for overseeing various aspects of arts organisations, including managing budgets, coordinating events, and lia...
About RMIT University
RMIT is a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies.
RMIT aims to inspire and engage our many audiences to discover new ideas and perspectives by exploring our cultural spaces, resources, and collections.
At RMIT, teaching, research, and engagement are central to making an impact and creating life-changing experiences for our students.