Griffith University
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) is a full-time or part-time program that has been designed to enable students who have demonstrated substantial ability at an undergraduate level to develop their practical expertise and theoretical understanding to a more advanced level.
While studying Visual Arts (Honours), you'll have the ability to work on a project that you're passionate about and have the space and access to studios and equipment to explore that further.
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.
To be eligible for admission to this Honours program, consideration will be given to the following criteria:
- A GPA of at least 5.0 (credit level) over the second and third year of the Bachelor degree;
- have achieved a GPA of at least 5.0 in the major studio components of the second and third years of the undergraduate degree
- have completed 30 credit points in art theory in the second and third years of the undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 5.0
- A suitable Research Proposal (please see questions in the QCAD Undergraduate Honours Research Proposal Guide) and the resources available to support the candidature.
- A portfolio of 6-10 images of your own work in any media (this can be sketches, work in progress, and/or completed work), accompanied by a short description for each work.
- The availability of an appropriate proposed supervisor. The confirmation of your Supervisor will be approved upon entry into the program.
- The preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a Bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the Bachelor's degree for the candidate's proposed Dissertation topic.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Craftsperson
A Craftsperson is responsible for creating, assembling, and repairing various products, often specialising in materials such as wood, metal, or tex...
About Griffith University
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