Flinders University

Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Explore your creativity through digital media, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. With a major in Visual Arts, you’ll discover the visual arts through the study of art history, visual language, concept development and design. In the Arts stream, you’ll prepare for a future as an artist or working in the visual arts industry. In the Education stream, you’ll focus on the skills you’ll need to teach art and creativity to your students—while uncovering your abilities and building new knowledge. Either way, you’ll learn from practising artists as you develop practical skills alongside theory. Unleash your imagination as you discover new ways to create, and think about, visual art.

Delivery mode

Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Sturt Rd, Bedford Park

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Pathways

You have recent secondary education

  • If you’ve finished Year 12 (and do not have more than 2 years of higher education study), or are currently studying Year 12 and complete the SACE/IB (or interstate equivalent) you are eligible to compete for uni entry via your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

    • You have completed vocational education and training (VET)

  • If you have TAFE/VET qualifications (Cert 3 or higher) you are eligible to apply. Note, admission is competitive and most courses require higher than Certificate 3 level for admission.

    • You have completed some higher education

  • If you have completed the equivalent of at least one semester (full-time) but no more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you may be considered for entry to most courses on the basis of your higher education results or any other qualifications that meet the University's entry requirements (eg Year 12 results or VET qualifications).
  • If you have completed more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you will normally be considered for entry on the basis of your higher education results only.

    • You have work and life experience

    • If you have not had the opportunity to gain access to university by traditional means there are these options.
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
    • Flinders Foundation Studies Program
    • Skills Assessment Program
    • Year 12 qualifications

    Adjustment factors available

    • Guaranteed selection rank 70.00
    • TAFElink
    • Certificate IV or above
    Additional requirements may apply.

    Course fees

    Estimated Fee* $0 - $39,591 $96,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
    * Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
    Standard Tuition:
    $39,591
    Standard Tuition:
    $96,000
    Full Fee Tuition:
    $39,591
    Full Fee Tuition:
    $96,000
    Enquire with Flinders University to find out more.
    Study mode Blended
    Duration 3 Years
    Estimated fee* $0 - $39,591 $96,000 Support may be available

    Career opportunities

    The Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) will prepare you for the following roles.

    Art Director

    An Art Director oversees the visual representation of an organisation or the creative design elements of a particular project. You’ll collaborate w...

    Avg yearly income $93,600
    Entry barriers Low

    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...

    Avg yearly income $67,600
    Entry barriers Low

    Photographer

    A Photographer takes photos to record important events or for clients to purchase. You might specialise in a particular type of photography such as...

    Avg yearly income $68,276
    Entry barriers Low

    Painter

    A Painter creates works of art using paint as their primary medium. You’ll prepare singular artworks or you might create a collection of pieces. Yo...

    Avg yearly income $62,400
    Entry barriers Low

    Multimedia Designer

    A Multimedia Designer is responsible for creating a variety of visual content across multiple platforms, including digital graphics, animations, vi...

    Avg yearly income $98,800
    Entry barriers Low

    Illustrator

    An Illustrator produces creative images used for a range of purposes. You might prepare illustrations used in story books or prepare images used in...

    Avg yearly income $75,400
    Entry barriers Low

    Graphic Designer

    A Graphic Designer creates visual material for use by their organisation or for outside clients. You’ll use a range of design software to prepare w...

    Avg yearly income $74,880
    Entry barriers Low

    Digital Artist

    A Digital Artist creates video and pictorial content for use in online media. You might plan material and work with a small crew to produce it. Dig...

    Avg yearly income $81,120
    Entry barriers Low

    About Flinders University

    For over 50 years, Flinders has been a centre of inspiring achievement: from our pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.

    Inspiration leads to innovation. But innovation is more than just a buzzword at Flinders.

    It extends from our founding Vice-Chancellor Peter Karmel’s entreaty to ‘experiment and experiment bravely’ through to the creative, trailblazing work of our staff, students and alumni.

    As we enter an era of disruptive change and remarkable technological innovation, Flinders is well prepared for this unpredictable, exciting future.

    Our strong network of external links keeps our work dynamic, enabling us to connect across barriers to create enterprising solutions for the future, to make a difference by changing lives and, ultimately, the world.