Bachelor of Visual Arts

Our Bachelor of Visual Arts course has been re-imagined in response to the evolving contemporary art landscape, focusing on collaboration and self-initiated creative practice. We foster a cohesive creative community that will support you during your degree and after you graduate.

Units in contemporary studio art practice are contextualised through a comprehensive historical and theoretical foundation. You will develop skills in:
• painting
• drawing
• ceramics
• 3D and installation
• printmaking
• media technologies.

Our Bachelor of Visual Arts is developed in partnership, with local industry and community leaders to provide students with hands-on experience and practical skills. Study under practicing artists, guest speakers, and resident artists, and participate in creative projects with local arts and community organisations.

You will also gain skills in exhibition planning and management through campus galleries.

These opportunities under the cooperative education model develop transferable skills for various roles in the arts industry that apply to other fields. Critical thinking, leadership, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship are all crucial skills in today’s fast-paced workplaces.

Students can choose from a range of electives across disciplines including:
• Writing
• Indigenous Studies
• Entrepreneurship
• Behavioural Studies
• Media and Screen Studies
• Education and Web Project Development.
• Visual Arts

Federation University is committed to preparing our Bachelor of Visual Arts graduates to enter their future careers with both confidence and experience. Our program fosters creative motivation and equips students with the skills needed for success. Many of our alumni have achieved recognition as national and international artists, such as David Noonan, Kim Anderson, and Graeme Drendel. Others have pursued successful careers as art teachers, curators, gallery directors, and arts administrators.