Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
CRICOS
110457G
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Your artistic passion. Your bold future. Artists challenge the status quo. They help us connect - with ourselves and others - and their creative contribution holds a mirror to society that helps us make sense of our rapidly changing world. If you're creative and want to pursue your artistic passion, La Trobe's Bachelor of Visual Arts will give you the knowledge, experiences and connections to realise your dream career. Gain valuable skills in a range of visual mediums, then dive into your art practice with access to our purpose-built studios and workshops. Develop your art practice in a professional environment. Access specialised facilities including painting and drawing studios, a digital lighting studio, photographic darkrooms, and sculpture and printmaking workshops.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Bendigo | Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years | N/A | 57.3 |
Structure
To qualify for the Bachelor of Visual Arts, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of: ; 180 credit points of core subjects, and; The remaining 180 cp could comprise of one of the following combinations: ; One open access major of 120 credit points and a minor or elective subjects of 60 credit points to a total of 180 credit points, or; ; An open access minor of 60 credit points and electives of 120 credit points to a total of 180 credit ponts, or; ; 180 credit points of electives
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Representing Bodies: Gender, Sexuality and Identities
- Studio Practice A: Drawing and Printmaking
- Studio Practice B: Sculpture and Photography
- Visions of Modernity: Art, Film and Visual Cultures
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - (6.0 < 6.0) (UG standard/minimum) - 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
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