University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudying a Bachelor of Creative Arts - Visual Arts at UOW will allow you to explore diverse materials, processes and practices in an intensive, hands-on environment drawing on a range of studio practices from the established to the emerging, the analogue and the digital, from 2D to object and time-based works.
A Bachelor of Creative Arts at UOW encourages you to immerse yourself creatively, critically and practically. The Creative Industries are one of the fastest growing, most dynamic sectors in the world.
The Visual Arts major equips you with a sound knowledge of contemporary art practices and art history and theory within Australia and internationally. It also offers you the opportunity to take minors and electives that broaden your career opportunities such as, for instance, Creative Writing, Media Arts, Technical Theatre, Music Production, Photography, English Literature or languages.
Visual Arts is taught by academics who are also practising artists and scholars, and who work with you to develop your creative and critical abilities. You will work towards a major exhibition by the end of your degree, and are encouraged to participate in Student Initiated Projects (SIPS).
Delivery mode
University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Northfields Ave, Wollongong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Students may gain admission to UOW on the basis of an interview and completed portfolio that meets the Australian Qualifications Framework, including portfolios from a Big Picture Education Australia school.
- The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 70 or an IB of 25.
- The University assumes students will have studied any 2 units of English. Ideally, students will have studied English Advanced, Visual Arts and/or Design & Technology and/or Textiles & Design.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
Applicants who have completed a minimum of an AQF Certificate IV will be considered for admission to this degree.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher.
WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE
Students wishing to undertake this course, but who do not meet academic requirements are advised to apply for a pathway program that UOW recognises, such as a UOW College pathway program, or the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (for people over 21 years of age by 1 March in the year of enrolment) or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) will prepare you for the following roles.
Creative Director
Creative Directors are advertising and marketing professionals who direct the way the organisation’s products, services, and brand is visually proj...
Fine Artist
A Fine Artist is a creative professional who produces original artworks using a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, or dra...
Screenwriter
Screenwriters are professional writers who write the scripts for movies, television programs, streaming shows, and video games. They may write thei...
Sculptor
A Sculptor uses their hands or tools to create three dimensional art pieces. You might specialise in a particular medium such as clay, stone, metal...
Theatre Director
A Theatre Director oversees the creative vision of a theatre production, guiding actors, designers, and crew to bring the script to life. You might...
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