Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art
Griffith University - South Bank

Course outline

This degree is designed to prepare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples to become professional artists, and is planned in accordance with Indigenous knowledges and philosophies. You’ll focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art media, styles and forms. As you research your own family history and traditions, you’ll also undertake field trips to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and study contemporary culture and politics. You’ll gain a solid foundation in art practice, visual culture and contemporary Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island art and the culture it represents, complemented by studio electives including installation and electronic media. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art at GU.

Majors

Studio practice major: Indigenous studio practice. Visual arts majors: painting; photography; sculpture.

Fee notes

This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.

Admissions Criteria

For minimum age requirements please visit Institution minimum age requirements

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.; Interview; Portfolio

Additional entry requirements

Admission to this program requires a portfolio of images and interview. Griffith University will contact applicants with information on how to upload the portfolio. Admission to this degree is open to those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Griffith Guaranteed Admission Schemes do not apply to this program.

Assumed knowledge

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank

Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered

Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

International students

All students

Number of students

<5*

0

<5*

0

0

<5*

0

6

Percentage of all students

<5*

0.0%

<5*

0.0%

0.0%

<5*

0.0%

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Depending on your areas of specialisation, you may have opportunities as a public artist, installation artist, gallerist, curator, sculptor, or arts critic/writer. Graduate with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your competence in Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge, skills and media, and in contemporary technologies.

Course Code
241252
Start Date

Offer rounds
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Fee
CSP/$8500 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Creative and Performing Arts
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Location
Brisbane
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