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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

Study Visual Arts at Flinders

Combine arts practice with academic rigour to realise your creative dream.

Offered in collaboration with TAFE SA* through Adelaide College of the Arts, this degree offers an intensive studio-based program that covers both creative and academic skills. You will receive rigorous training in the medium of your choice in ceramics, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture.

* TAFE SA RTO Code: 4102

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Why study Visual Arts at Flinders

  • Develop in-depth theoretical, conceptual, practical, technical, aesthetic, historical and business skills in the visual arts
  • Begin with an overview of the creative disciplines then choose your major
  • Practise in purpose-built studio spaces that are unique to Adelaide College of the Arts
  • Hone your creative excellence under the tutelage of practising artists
  • Consider the changing social and cultural contexts, and the changing modes of representation and meaning in the visual arts, and apply this to your work
  • Benefit from a hybrid course that combines creative pursuit with academic rigour
  • Develop an impressive portfolio and exhibit throughout your degree

Your career

Flinders graduates include award-winning actors, animators, directors, cinematographers, editors, producers and writers. Your diverse range of skills and portfolio of creative achievements will make you attractive to a wide range of employers in the arts and communication industries internationally.

Potential occupations include:

  • visual artist
  • arts and culture development officer
  • art gallery administrative officer
  • visual arts technician
  • illustrator.
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“Studying visual arts at Flinders connects you with lecturers that all work within the arts industry and are highly skilled in their practice. Having close connections with these lecturers and being able to discuss ideas and projects with them is an invaluable part of the course. Being able to learn from your lecturers in studio spaces that allow for constant strengthening of practical and technical skills is extremely beneficial.”

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What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • Develop skills and experiment in all studio areas to develop a broad range of creative skills. 
  • Art history study introduces you to a range of epochs and artistic movements. 
  • Two studios are chosen in which you can begin to develop more specialist skills. 
  • Develop your academic and professional communication skills through a core topic.

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • Begin to specialise in one studio of your choice. 
  • Explore a stronger understanding of artistic movements, and the ways in which arts, culture and society influence each other through a number of theory topics. 
  • Have the opportunity to undertake option topics in a range of disciplines.

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • Focus on developing advanced skills in your chosen studio, culminating in the end-of-year graduate exhibition. 
  • Theoretical topics provide opportunities to understand how creative economies function, and to see your practice in commercial contexts.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

  • Practise extensively in a visual art medium of your choosing.
  • Develop a professional portfolio of creative work and the chance to exhibit your art.
  • Gain valuable knowledge of art theory and excellent writing and research skills.

Studios are available in the following disciplines:

  • ceramics
  • jewellery
  • painting
  • photography
  • printmaking
  • sculpture.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.

Innovation and
enterprise topics

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

Your pathway to the creative arts

Bachelor of Creative Industries:

Digital Media - Interactive Design - Film & Television - Festivals & Arts Production - Theatre & Performance - Writing & Publishing

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How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous Higher Education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through Adult Entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course). For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.

Applicants who do not meet the University’s minimum entry requirements may still be considered for admission subject to meeting certain conditions. Applicants will start in the TAFE component and upon completing the equivalent of a Certificate III/Diploma (for example) applicants will have their University offer confirmed.

Explore our pathways

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

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Students will start in the TAFE qualification and upon completing the equivalent of a Certificate III or Diploma, for example, will have the University offer confirmed.

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

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Last Updated: 25 Oct 2021
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