Adelaide Central School of Art

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Related Careers

Bachelor of Visual Art

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.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Glenside Cultural Precinct	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	N/A

Campus

Duration

Fees

ATAR

Glenside Cultural Precinct

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A

Structure

The BVA is structured into Levels 1, 2 and 3. Awarding the BVA requires the successful completion of 144 credit points (including completion of all core units). Level 1 is structured as a foundation year of core units, including 8 credit points in Art History & Theory, 8 credit points in Foundation Studies, 16 credit points in Drawing, 8 credit points in Painting, and 8 credit points in Sculpture. Level 2 comprises both core and elective units, including 8 credit points in Art History & Theory, 8 credit points in Contemporary Studio Practice, 16 credit points in Drawing core units, and 16 credit points in Elective units. Level 3 comprises both core and elective units, with an emphasis on Studio Practice. This level includes 8 credit points in Art History & Theory, 4 credit points in Drawing, 4 credit points in Contemporary Studio Practice, 24 credit points in Studio Practice, and 8 credit points in Elective units.

Subjects

Visual art

Entry requirements

Portfolio entry is available for applicants who do not meet the ATAR (TER) requirements. Minimum ATAR score (TER) of 60 or a previous tertiary qualification at AQF Level 6 awarded within the last 10 years.

Study Pathways

On completion of the BVA, graduates are equipped to develop an independent studio practice and pursue a career as a professional practising artist. Graduates are also well positioned to undertake further study or pursue employment opportunities in related fields. The BVA provides a pathway to post-graduate study, including Honours programs, Masters, Doctorate or a PhD. The Bachelor of Visual Art (Honours) is available to high-achieving BVA graduates from Adelaide Central School of Art and those who have studied an equivalent program at another Institution.