Griffith University
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Visual Arts will equip you with the necessary historical, theoretical and practical knowledge to begin a career in the visual arts. Working with accomplished artists, art historians and other industry leaders, you will learn how to navigate and succeed in the visual arts sector. This degree consists primarily of studio and art theory courses.
In the first year, you will undertake introductory courses in painting, sculpture photography and Indigenous art and protocols with the additional choice of foundation courses in either printmaking, jewellery and small objects, or digital media. In your second year, you will specialise in either painting, sculpture, or photography, with electives in other disciplines at the Queensland College of Art and across Griffith University. In your third year, you will continue your major, learn important professional practice skills and produce a major cross-disciplinary project and exhibition. Courses in art theory underpin all three years of the program and provide an important foundation for studio practice or further art historical and curatorial study.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 226 Grey St, South Bank
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.
From 2024 there will be two admission pathways to the Bachelor of Visual Arts. Applicants may be considered via one of the following:
- Guaranteed* ATAR/Rank of 75.00 or above or VET Qualification: Diploma, or via
- Portfolio and interview.
All applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio and attend an interview even if they are confident that they will meet the minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank - it is a valuable opportunity for applicants to showcase their talent and commitment to a creative arts degree.
Find out more on the QCA Portfolio Admission webpage.
Prerequisites
Nil
Assumed knowledge
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)
Additional Requirements
Optional portfolio and interview
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Visual Arts will prepare you for the following roles.
Artist
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Illustrator
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Art Consultant
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Fine Artist
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Gallery Curator
A Gallery Curator manages and organises art exhibitions, ensuring the effective display and interpretation of artworks. You might work in public ga...
Character Designer
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Storyboard Artist
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About Griffith University
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