Bachelor of Visual Arts
Griffith University
CRICOS provider number: 00233E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12076
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
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.
Areas of study
Majors: Painting, photography, sculpture performance and installation.
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.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3).
All applicants
Optional portfolio and interview: 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 from 1 April - 30 April 2025 closing date for Trimester 2, 2025. 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 on Wednesday 21 May 2025.
Visit Griffith University website 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. Applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio and attend an interview even if confident they will meet the ATAR/Rank Guarantee. Applicants must pay the $55 non-refundable portfolio submission fee to Griffith University.
To be considered for portfolio admission for Trimester 2, 2025, applicants must apply to UAC, pay the portfolio fee and submit their portfolio to Griffith University by 30 April 2025. Applicants will still be able to apply after this date and be considered for ATAR/Rank admission.
Further information
View all details of this course on the Griffith University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.