Program Overview

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Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a comprehensive program designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills in students. The course is available for both domestic and international students, with a minimum duration of three years and a maximum of seven years. Students can choose to study full-time or part-time, with the option to combine the degree with other programs to form a double degree.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators (18.4%)
• Fashion, Industrial & Jewellery Designer (16%)
• Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (8.5%) The program also provides a foundation for further study, including postgraduate courses such as the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours.

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Fine Arts requires the completion of 300 credit points, including:

• 100 credit points of Core units in Critical Practices
• A major in either Studio Practice or Theatre and Performance
• 100 credit points of Electives or an elective major, such as a major in Sustainability

Critical Practices Core

Students must complete 50 credit points at Introductory level and 50 credit points at Intermediate level. The units include:

• FSA125: Critical Practices: Foundations
• FSA126: Critical Practices: Bodies, Identity and Politics
• FSA127: Critical Practices: Networks
• HOS113: Introducing Indigenous Lifeworlds
• FSA222: Critical Practices: Writing
• FSA224: Critical Practices: Exhibitions and Audience
• FSA225: Critical Practices: Futures
• FSX207: Creative Lab

Major

Students can choose to major in either Studio Practice or Theatre and Performance.

Studio Practices

The Studio Practices major allows students to develop their skills in a variety of studio areas, including:

• Drawing and Printmaking
• Painting
• Photography
• Object and Furniture
• Sculpture and Time-based media Students must complete 25 credit points at Introductory level, 25 credit points at Intermediate level, and 50 credit points at Advanced level.

Theatre and Performance

The Theatre and Performance major provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills in theatre and performance, including:

• Performance Skills
• The Theatre Machine
• Playing Text
• Writing for Performance
• Experimental Production
• Global Media and Cybertheatres
• Directed Theatre Project Students must complete 25 credit points at Introductory level, 25 credit points at Intermediate level, and 50 credit points at Advanced level.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts program vary depending on the student's background and qualifications.

Domestic Students

Domestic students can apply for the program through the Schools Recommendation Program (SRP) or by submitting an application based on their ATAR. The minimum ATAR required for the program is 51.65. Students must also have completed one of the following subjects:

• Art Production
• Art Studio Practice
• Art Theory and Criticism
• Computer Graphics and Design
• Housing and Design
• Media Production
• Drama
• Theatre Performance
• Technical Graphics

International Students

International students must meet the minimum English Language Requirements, which include an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 or a PTE Academic score of 50. Students must also have completed qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Fees & Scholarships

The tuition fees for the Bachelor of Fine Arts program vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of credit points they are enrolled in.

Domestic Students

Domestic students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means their fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. The indicative annual fee for the program is $10,219.

International Students

The total tuition fee for international students is $120,583 AUD per year.

Scholarships

The University of Tasmania offers a range of scholarships to domestic and international students, including scholarships for academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.