SubjectArts
LevelUndergraduate
Type of DegreeBA
CostAUD 21,360
UniversitySouthern Cross University
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The Bachelor of Visual Arts provides a comprehensive grounding in the practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary visual arts practice. The theoretical component of the course instils an appreciation of both contemporary and historical perspectives applicable to contemporary art practice, curatorial practice and other careers in the arts industry.
Students gain a diverse and rich studio experience in an atmosphere that nurtures and inspires creativity. They develop their skills working in well equipped, purpose-built studios for painting, printmaking, three-dimensional studies (including ceramics and sculpture), DAD (digital art and design), drawing and photography. Students work under the guidance of academic staff who are all practising artists.
The Lismore campus is a cultural hub at the centre of the dynamic arts scene of the Northern Rivers. Our visual arts graduates have featured in some of Australia’s most prestigious art awards and their work regularly features in commercial and public galleries nationally and internationally. Many have gained further qualifications through Honours and PhD studies to become art researchers and academics, while continuing their art practices.
Hear from an SCU Visual Arts graduate
Lachlan Humphreys: BA in Visual Arts and now a filmmaker and Creative Director at Clean Line Productions
Graduates typically work as professional and community artists, designers for graphic, product and screen arts industries, arts administrators, educators, curators and arts writers. Graduates are employed by the private and public sectors or are self-employed.
Southern Cross University Visual Arts graduates have featured in some of Australia's most prestigious art awards and their work regularly features in commercial and public galleries nationally and internationally.
Students have the opportunity to undertake internships with the dynamic arts industries of the New South Wales North Coast. They can also study for a session at universities overseas including the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York, University of Hertfordshire in England, Universitat de Barcelona in Spain, University of Massachusetts in USA, and Kansai Gaidai University in Japan.
“ The University gives you the right balance between cultural experience and top class academic education. ”
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