Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Visual Arts
241381
Creative and Performing Arts
This degree provides you with a solid foundation in the conceptual and practical knowledge to begin a career in the visual arts. Working with accomplished artists, art historians and industry leaders, you’ll learn the fundamentals […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9500 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
Griffith University - Brisbane City (South Bank)
Course outline

This degree will equip you with the conceptual and practical knowledge to begin a career in the visual arts. Working with accomplished artists, art historians and industry leaders, you’ll learn how to navigate and succeed in the visual arts sector. In the first year, you will undertake foundation courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, jewellery and small objects and indigenous art and protocols. In your second year, you will specialise with a major in either painting, sculpture or photography.. Engage with industry and build employment options by working with guest artists and curators, undertaking work placements, participating in exhibitions, masterclasses and study tours. Work on projects for real clients through our QCADLive work-integrated program, LiveArt, producing commercial murals and public art installations. The skills and knowledge you gain will serve as the foundation for further studies in education, research or professional practice. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Visual Arts at GU.

Note

Griffith University will commence making offers on 15 November 2024.

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.

Fixed closing date

To be considered for portfolio admission, applicants must apply to QTAC, pay the portfolio fee and submit their portfolio to Griffith University by 4 September 2024. Applicants will still be able to apply after this date and be considered for ATAR/Rank admission.

Additional entry requirements

There are two admission pathways to the Bachelor of Visual Arts. Applicants may be considered via one of the following:

Guaranteed ATAR/Rank of 70.00 or above, or via
Portfolio and interview.

Admission via portfolio requires applicants to submit a portfolio and attend an interview. Portfolios are submitted directly to Griffith University via an online submission portal by the 4 September 2024 closing date. Portfolio applicants will be invited to attend an interview at Queensland College of Art and Design, Brisbane City (South Bank), or the Gold Coast campus, or via Teams from 23 – 27 September 2024. Visit griffith.edu.au/qca-portfolios for details on portfolio and interview requirements including how to pay for and submit your portfolio. Applicants should also refer to this Portfolio website for the most up to date advice and messaging. Griffith University will commence making offers on 15 November 2024, and continue to make offers to applicants via both portfolio and ATAR/Rank in subsequent offer rounds. However, applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio and attend an interview even if confident they will meet the ATAR/Rank Guarantee. Applicants must nominate if they wish to be considered via ATAR/Rank and/or Portfolio and interview admission on their QTAC application and pay the $55 non-refundable portfolio submission fee to Griffith University. Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/guaranteed-admission.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.10

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.10

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

78.10

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

79.25

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

63.75

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

67.13

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, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

10

Percentage of all students

12.8%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

27

Percentage of all students

34.6%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

31

Percentage of all students

39.7%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

78

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Visual artist, installation artist, public artist, arts researcher, artistic director, media producer or presenter, curator, arts writer, gallerist, community or government arts worker, art education and training, creative consultant.

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