Program Overview
Bachelor of Art and Design
The Bachelor of Art and Design is an internationally acknowledged degree designed to enhance artistic flair and develop career options as an artist, curator, or designer. Students are immersed in a rich studio experience with access to the dynamic arts scene of the Northern Rivers.
Course Snapshot
- Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
- Location: Lismore
- Placements: Yes
- ATAR: 60
- Inherent Requirements: No
- Language Requirements: IELTS Overall Score 6.0
- Entry Requirements: View full entry requirements
- Course Abbreviation: BAD
- Course Code: [Not specified]
- Credit Points: 288
- Equivalent Units: 24
- Indicative Fee: Commonwealth supported
Overview
This degree enhances artistic flair and develops career options. It includes a rich studio experience with access to the dynamic arts scene. Graduates have featured in prestigious arts awards, and their work is regularly shown in commercial and public settings.
Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes
Course Learning Outcomes include:
- Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge to realise artworks and related forms of creative expression
- Develop, express, and evaluate ideas by thinking creatively, critically, and reflectively
- Recognise and reflect on cultural, ecological, and ethical issues
- Demonstrate skills and breadth of knowledge in art and design practices
- Work independently and collaboratively
- Apply appropriate academic skills to communicate ideas
Placements, Work Experience, and Study Hours
Students can undertake an internship in the dynamic arts industries. They can also study abroad at universities like the Pratt Institute in New York.
Specialisations, Majors, and Minors
Students complete core studies in studio studies, art theory, curating, studio drawing, and design. In the second and third year, students select from creative and media arts units or units from across the University.
Availability
The course is available at the Lismore location.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Language requirements apply to International applicants
- The minimum English language requirements are IELTS Overall Score 6.0
- Credit for prior learning may be granted for artistic expertise
Course Requirements
To receive the Bachelor of Art and Design, students must complete 24 units (288 credit points), comprising 20 core units and 4 elective units.
Course Structure
The course progression is in the recommended order. Students should follow this to meet course requirements.
Art and Design
Units include:
- Drawing
- Printmaking Fundamentals
- Painting Essentials
- Create: Innovate: Change
- Digital Fabrication
- Looking at Art
- Sculpture and Spatial Practice
- Photography and Digital Imaging
Students may exit with a Diploma of Art and Design after completing 8 units or an Associate Degree of Art and Design after completing 16 units.
STEM Option Units
These equip students with knowledge and skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, including units like Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples, Essentials of Information and Communication Technology, and more.
Note
STEM Option Units and University-Wide electives are available. Students are encouraged to select one unit from the STEM Option Units.