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Course Overview
Our Bachelor of Visual Arts course has been re-imagined in response to the evolving contemporary art landscape, focusing on collaboration and self-initiated creative practice. We foster a cohesive creative community that will support you during your degree and after you graduate.
Units in contemporary studio art practice are contextualised through a comprehensive historical and theoretical foundation. You will develop skills in:
Our Bachelor of Visual Arts is developed in partnership, with local industry and community leaders to provide students with hands-on experience and practical skills. Study under practicing artists, guest speakers, and resident artists, and participate in creative projects with local arts and community organisations.
You will also gain skills in exhibition planning and management through campus galleries.
These opportunities under the cooperative education model develop transferable skills for various roles in the arts industry that apply to other fields. Critical thinking, leadership, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship are all crucial skills in today's fast-paced workplaces.
Students can choose from a range of electives across disciplines including:
Federation University is committed to preparing our Bachelor of Visual Arts graduates to enter their future careers with both confidence and experience. Our program fosters creative motivation and equips students with the skills needed for success. Many of our alumni have achieved recognition as national and international artists, such as David Noonan, Kim Anderson, and Graeme Drendel. Others have pursued successful careers as art teachers, curators, gallery directors, and arts administrators.
Galleries
This page features our on-campus galleries, which include the Post Office Gallery
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
470 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Student Information
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Duration
Intakes
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Eligibility
Entry requirements (year 12)
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).
Successful interview and folio presentation.
Admission criteria for applicants with a Vocation Education and Training:
Successful completion of a VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful interview and folio presentation.
Admission criteria for applicants with a Work/Life Experience:
Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies may not be eligible for entry into this program.
English language requirements Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0
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.
When completing the Supplementary form, applicants will be required to upload the following documents;
Upload a single combined PDF file that contains multiple images (up to 10 images) which may include 2D or 3D artworks or pages from your journal/sketchbook
To create a combined PDF file use a Scanner App such as 'Genius Scan' or equivalent https://thegrizzlylabs.com/genius-scan/
One example of your best writing (either academic or creative)
Your CV (optional)
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.
Interview
Compulsory: Applicants must attend an interview of approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Please check the Arts Academy webpage for dates and locations.
In the interview, you are asked to present a comprehensive folio of your work in a variety of media. The selection panel is interested to hear about your motivations for studying in your chosen field, and see a range of creative work that demonstrates your ability to explore ideas in depth.
Interviews will be conducted in Ballarat or online. 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. Include evidence of your drawing skills in your folio, along with any journals of relevant material. In general, you are advised to submit selected samples of completed works and relevant sketchbook materials.
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.
Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare your folio.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Visual Art: Studio Arts Practice 1
Visual Culture: An Introduction
Drawing
Visual Art: Studio Arts Practice 2
Visual Culture: Foundations and Traditions
Digital Art
Visual Art: Studio Arts Practice 3
Visual Culture: Modernism to Postmodernism
Collaborative Workshop 3 (Production)
Visual Art: Studio Arts Practice 4
Contemporary Issues in Visual Culture
Australian Indigenous Art
Collaborative Workshop 4 (Production)
Visual Art Studio Art Practice 5
Arts Internship
Professional Art Practice
Visual Art: Studio Arts Practice 6
Writing about the Arts
Connections
Common Questions
The page content provided does not contain detailed information about the Creative Arts Honours Program. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Federation University directly via phone at 1800 FED UNI (1800 333 864) or through the university's contact page for specific program details.
Federation University Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where their campuses, centres and field stations are located, and pays respects to Elders past and present, and extends respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations Peoples.
Federation University Australia's CRICOS provider number is 00103D, their RTO code is 4909, and their TEQSA registration is PRV12151 Australian University.
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