Federation University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)

Prerequisites

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.
• Satisfactory completion of a Year 12

Compulsory: Selection is based on successful interview and folio presentation as well as completing a year 12 qualification (VCE/ interstate or overseas equivalent), as well as meeting the prerequisite study requirements.

Entry requirements (non-Year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with Higher Education Study:

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applicants with Vocational Education and Training:

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Admission criteria for applicants with Work/Life Experience:

Minimum requirements: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies may not be eligible for entry into this program. Entry will be based on successful interview and folio presentation.

Extra requirements

Essential requirements for selection and application

Supplementary: Folio and Interview (All Applicants – domestic and international):

Supplementary form: Applicants must complete and submit a supplementary application form to secure an interview. The online form can be accessed from here.

Folio and folio presentation:

Compulsory: The selection process includes an interview and folio presentation. Your folio work should be representative of your creative ideas and abilities. Qualities of importance are originality, innovation, imagination, experimentation, and competence in the basic skills associated with visual arts. Please include evidence of your drawing skills in your folio, along with any journals of relevant material.