Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Visual Arts requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving

A minimum of 84 units must be selected from the following lists:

48 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

ARTH1006 Art History and Curatorial Studies 1: Cultures and Meaning (6 units)

ARTH1007 Art History and Curatorial Studies 2: Vision and Materiality (6 units)

ARTV1020 Drawn from life: Techniques and Perspectives of Observational Drawing (6 units)

ARTV1034 Foundations of Contemporary Arts Practices (6 units)

ARTV2066 Art in Context (6 units)

ARTV3033 Creative Research Practice: Developing an Independent Work Proposal (6 units)

ARTV3035 Creative Research Practice: Extending and Consolidating an Independent Project (12 units)

12 units from completion of introductory studio courses from the following list:

ARTV1150 Ceramics 1 (6 units)

ARTV1350 Glass 1 (6 units)

ARTV1550 Painting 1 (6 units)

ARTV1650 Photomedia 1 (6 units)

ARTV1651 Moving Image 1 (6 units)

ARTV1750 Press-based Print 1 (6 units)

ARTV1751 Planographic Print 1 (6 units)

ARTV1850 Sculpture & Spatial Practice 1 (6 units)

ARTV1950 Textiles 1 (6 units)

12 units from completion of intermediate studio courses from the following list:

ARTV2150 Ceramics 2 (6 units)

ARTV2350 Glass 2 (6 units)

ARTV2550 Painting 2 (6 units)

ARTV2650 Photomedia 2 (6 units)

ARTV2651 Moving Image 2 (6 units)

ARTV2750 Press-based Print 2 (6 units)

ARTV2751 Planographic Print 2 (6 units)

ARTV2752 Drawing 2 (6 units)

ARTV2850 Sculpture & Spatial Practice 2 (6 units)

ARTV2950 Textiles 2 (6 units)

6 units from completion of a 2000-level course from the subject area ARTH Art History.

6 units from completion of an engagement and professional practice course from the following list: 

ARTV2027 Professional Practice: Economies and Ecologies in the Australian Cultural Sector (6 units)

ARTV2028 Professional Practices: Internship (6 units)

ARTV2909 The Public Project: Engaging with Institutions and Communities (6 units)

ARTV2921 Environment Studio: Field based Research and Studio Practice in Visual Arts (6 units)

A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following subject areas:  

ARTH Art History

ARTV Visual Arts

DESN Design

MEDN2222?Exquisite Corpse - Insight into the Human Body (6 units)

PHIL2289 Leviathan, Art and Law: Constituting the Body Politic (6 units)

A minimum of 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU.

School of Art & Design studio courses have a limited enrolment capacity. Students are advised to enrol as early as possible to maximise the opportunity of securing a place.

Capstone Courses

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.

Domestic applicants

Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below.

• Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:
• completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program; and
• English language proficiency; and
• any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:
• previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and
• English language proficiency; and
• any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:
• previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
• English language proficiency; and
• any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:
• secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme; and
• English language proficiency; and
• any program-specific requirements listed below.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here . Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency 

As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission 

Additional Requirements:

Entry into the Bachelor of Visual Arts is based on completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent, interview and portfolio. Once an application has been lodged, applicants are required to register directly with the ANU School of Art & Design for an interview and portfolio. Further information here: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/students/apply/bachelor-design-visual-art

• For program-specific requirements for domestic applicants, please click here.
• For program-specific requirements for international applicants, please click here

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:

• achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
• if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
• applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from the ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. Bachelor of Visual Arts graduates may find employment within Australia’s rich cultural sector and present work both in Australia and internationally.

Learning Outcomes

1. apply technical and creative skills, specialist knowledge and processes to realise artworks and practices that contribute to contemporary cultural production;
2. use artistic processes and methodologies to interrograte complex ideas relevant to local and global contexts;
3. critique and engage with a range of social, cultural and theoretical traditions relevant to visual art practice;
4. employ collaborative and independent methods, and strategies toward developing an ethical, sustainable and inclusive art practice;
5. demonstrate a developing understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art practices, and First Nations art practices across international and national contexts; and
6. identify contexts and implement strategies to establish your professional practice and/or future study.

Inherent Requirements

Information on inherent requirements is not currently available for this program.

Other Requirements

Entry into the Bachelor of Visual Arts is based on completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent, interview and portfolio. Once an application has been lodged, applicants are required to register directly with the ANU School of Art & Design for an interview and portfolio. Further information here: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/students/apply/bachelor-design-visual-art

• For program-specific requirements for domestic applicants, please click here.
• For program-specific requirements for international applicants, please click here