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Bachelor of Visual Arts

ProviderFederation University of Australia
Course code: VTAC3700710861UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Our Bachelor of Visual Arts Program is reimagined for contemporary times, focusing on self-initiated art practice and collaboration. We foster a cohesive art community supporting you during your degree and after graduation. Contemporary art practice is contextualised through a comprehensive historical/ theoretical foundation. 

Our flexible studios include facilities for painting, drawing, ceramics, installation, printmaking, and media technologies. You will also gain skills in exhibition management through our online/campus galleries.

Learn from international artists while immersing yourself in projects with local arts organisations. Our calendar is aligned with Ballarat International Foto Biennale, Ballarat Heritage Festival, the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Tarrawarra Museum of Art, Latrobe Regional Gallery, and Gippsland Art Gallery. Internships in arts organisations and a range of electives across disciplines expand your employment options in the arts sector and beyond.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

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.

Folio preparation workshop

Our full-day workshop is designed for all prospective art and design students.

It aims to help you to plan and develop a quality folio of artwork to present at your interview for entry into a tertiary visual arts or design program.

Read more about the folio preparation workshop .

Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare your folio.

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

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

Minimum requirements

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 Federation University Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST) .

Applicants with VET study

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

Applicants with work and life experience

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a VTAC personal statement detailing all relevant work and life experience to strengthen their application.

Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.