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Bachelor of Art and Design

Southern Cross University

CRICOS provider number: 01241G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12043

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About

This course provides a comprehensive grounding in the practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary visual arts practice. Theory units instil an appreciation of both contemporary and historical perspectives applicable to contemporary art practice, curatorial practice and other careers in the arts industry. Students develop skills in purpose-built studios for painting,  printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, digital art and design, and drawing. After undertaking core studies in first year, students select from a range of creative and media arts units and/or units from across the University, to complement their areas of interest.

Internships with arts industries can be taken on the NSW North Coast or students can study for a session at universities overseas.

Areas of study

3D studies, art theory, curating, design, mixed media, painting, printmaking, studio drawing. Students exhibit in the Graduate Exhibition and can undertake research projects.

Career opportunities

Practising artist, fine art researcher and other design-related fields.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Recommended studies: Visual Arts.

Other applicants

Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the SCU website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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