Bachelor of Visual Art
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent
The Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA) is a three-year degree program, designed to give you the skills and knowledge to develop a career as a practising artist. Our focus on the fundamental art-making practices of drawing, painting and sculpture is complemented by an emphasis on conceptual development, art history & theory and professional practice. At Level 3 you will be supported to develop a coherent body of work based on comprehensive self-directed studio research.
On completion of the BVA you will be equipped to develop an independent studio practice and pursue a career as a professional practising artist. You will also be well-positioned to undertake further study or seek employment opportunities in related fields, such as arts administration, arts writing, education, marketing, events, commercial design and curating.
Associate Degree of Visual Art
Duration: 2 years full time or part time equivalent
The Associate Degree of Visual Art (ADVA) is a two-year program focused on building foundation skills in key aspects of visual art. The ADVA offers you an exit point from our Bachelor of Visual Art, enabling you to graduate with a stand-alone qualification after completing Level 1 and 2.
On completion of the ADVA, you will be equipped to pursue employment opportunities in the field of visual arts and in related occupations or undertake further study.
Admission Criteria
Entry into the program is through either the Academic Entry or the Alternative Entry pathway. The Admission Criteria is as follows:
Academic Entry Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with a minimum ATAR score of 60 (or the equivalent certificate and score from an Australian secondary school) OR
- Satisfactory completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma OR
- Attainment of a tertiary level qualification of AQF Level 5 (Diploma) or above within the last 10 years
Alternative Entry Requirements
Alternative Entry applications are assessed on the basis of the criteria listed below PLUS a portfolio interview.
- Attainment of tertiary qualification of AQF Level 5 or above more than 10 years ago OR
- Partial completion of a tertiary qualification of AQF Level 5 or above at a recognised higher education institution OR
- Successful completion of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with an ATAR score below 60 (or the equivalent certificate) OR
- Completion of a recognised vocational Certificate IV OR
- Completion of a recognised Foundation Studies Program, OR
- Previous visual art study or practice
Additional information
Australian citizens or permanent residents with overseas qualifications
Overseas qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to the Academic Entry Requirements. If equivalence is not established, the applicant will be processed under the Alternative Entry Requirements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people
There is currently no separate admissions process for ATSI people. See here for information on services for ATSI students upon enrolment.
International applicants
The School is not registered to accept international students.
Special consideration due to disability, illness or family disruption
Applicants that do not meet the academic entry requirements are eligible to apply under the alternative entry stream and undertake a portfolio interview. The assessment panel for alternative entry applicants will consider disability, illness or family disruption. Applicants can raise factors for special consideration directly with the Student Liaison Officer when lodging an application or with the assessment panel during the portfolio interview.
Applicants with disabilities
In addition to the processes outlined above, the School is committed to meeting its obligations outlined in the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards). The Standards require educators to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to ensure that students with disabilities are treated on the same basis as students without disabilities. Please refer to the School’s Statement on Disabilities for further information.
Important Dates
Semester 1 2021
New applications close 11 January
Enrolment closing date 25 January
Term 1 8 February – 2 April
Term 2 19 April – 11 June
Assessment Week 15 – 18 June
Census Date 9 March
Semester 2 2021
New applications close 11 June
Enrolment closing date 25 June
Term 3 12 July – 3 September
Term 4 20 September – 12 November
Assessment Weeks 15 – 19 November
Census Date 9 August
