Program Overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)

Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) is a specialist course that will help you develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the visual arts. Our studio and workshop facilities will provide you with the opportunity to explore both traditional and new media under the guidance of some of Australia's most respected art educators and artists.

Course Details

• Course code: B-FAVISART
• Duration: 3 years full time
• Location: On campus (Southbank)
• Intake: March
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

Entry Requirements

• Range of criteria used for selection
• Access Melbourne is available

Course Structure

The Visual Art specialisation offers an immersive, studio-based environment that fosters self-directed studio practice in your choice of drawing and printmaking, painting, photography or sculpture. From the outset, you will be assigned your own studio area to investigate and experiment with a range of concepts, materials, techniques and processes, developing your unique artistic style.

Learning Outcomes

• Obtain knowledge and skills to maintain an independent artistic practice
• Develop confidence to undertake experimental technical/artistic approaches in developing set projects
• Develop understanding of topics in contemporary art criticism and aesthetic theory
• Your studies will culminate in a resolved body of artwork for inclusion in the Graduate Exhibition.

Future Pathways

Upon completion of the course, you may choose to apply for a fourth-year Honours degree. An honours year provides an intensive mode of study allowing you to master your specialisation and create a pathway into advanced graduate study options.

Related Study Areas

• Music, visual and performing arts
• Visual art

Honours

Honours is available for this course.