Bachelor of Fine Arts - University of New South Wales

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Program code: 4800
Faculty: College of Fine Arts
Min.years: 3 years
UOC (per year/total): 48/144
Semester 2 entry: Yes
Est. first year tuition: A$20,640
Est.fee to complete: A$67,800
Assumed knowledge: None
For studio-based programs an overall IELTS score of 6.0 and a minimum 5.5 in each of the sub-tests will be accepted

What is Fine Arts?

The program aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore a wide range of disciplines and approaches within the visual arts, with reference to historical and contemporary practices; an understanding of critical thought and assessment; access to new technologies; increased self motivation and commitment to studies and; a rich and supportive learning environment wherein full intellectual and creative potential can be met.

Description 

The study of art places each artist, as a unique individual, at the centre of the creative process.  When you choose to study fine arts at COFA you are provided with a challenging and supportive environment in which to explore and research the breadth of many genres and medias. Under the guidance and mentoring of a committed staff of nationally and internationally recognised artist-educators and researchers, each student’s talents are fostered.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a three-year full-time degree that provides a foundation for people who would like to become practicing artists in the visual arts or related fields.

The main BFA discipline areas in which students can major are: Painting; Drawing; Printmaking; Sculpture, Performance and Installation; Photomedia; Time Based Art; Ceramics; Jewellery and Textiles.  At COFA, interdisciplinary practice is encouraged and research excellence promoted.

Students can also apply for the Bachelor Fine Arts/Bachelor of Arts combined program.

Program Structure

FINE ARTS MAJORS

Drawing/Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture/ Performance/Installation, Photomedia, Time Based Art, Ceramics, Jewellery, Textiles
YEAR 1
Choose three from the four introductory studies:
Introductory Studies: Drawing & Painting OR Introductory Studies: Sculpture & Time Based Art OR Introductory Studies: Photomedia & Printmaking OR Introductory Studies: Ceramics, Jewellery, Textiles. Mapping the Modern, Mapping the Postmodern, Fine Arts Major 1A & 1 B, Drawing Elective
YEAR 2
Fine Arts Major 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B, Art History Theory course, Open Electives, General Education
YEAR 3
Fine Arts Major 4A, 4B, 5A & 5B, Art History Theory course, Professional Practice, Open Elective, General Education

Career Opportunities

BFA graduates generally work as practising artists in their fi eld(s) of expertise, such as professional photographers, textile artists, sculptors, painters,
printmakers, ceramicists, video/web artists, jewellers and fi lmmakers.
As the BFA equips students with many skills and insights, graduates can also fi nd employment across arts-related industries including in: arts
administration, arts education, arts writing, commercial photography, curating, exhibition design, multimedia industry work (with sound and
web technologies), theatre, fi lm and/or television production, urban planning to produce site-specific artwork and interior and/or public locations.