Bachelor of Fine Art - Griffith University

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Program overview

Why choose this program?

The visual artist is a major contributor to the culture of contemporary society and this exciting and challenging program will place you (as a graduate) at the centre of that vital arena. The program gives you the opportunity to gain experience in contemporary approaches to visual arts. Studies take place in the following areas:

• print media
• jewellery and small objects

• painting
• sculpture

Studio skills and research methods are developed, ideas challenged and experimentation encouraged. By integrating theory and practice and encouraging independent enquiry, these studies enable you to develop an appreciation of the artist’s role in contemporary society as well as equipping you for a career in a particular visual arts field.

Year 1 gives you a grounding in fundamental aspects of visual art practice and theory and also develops your individual aptitudes and interests. Expression will be developed through experimentation with media and processes and through critical thinking and evaluation.

Years 2 and 3 offer you a considerable choice in studio studies. The aim in second year is to develop a wide range of skills and experience across several studio areas.

Studio majors include:

• Interdisciplinary Painting
• Interdisciplinary Print Media
• Interdisciplinary Sculpture

• Jewellery and Small Objects
• Professional Studies

You can also undertake a 60 credit point (CP) elective major or two 30CP specialisations. This gives you the flexibility to choose a studio major within the program or to choose an elective major or specialisations from other schools or faculties thus broadening your experience in the degree and within the University environment.

Career opportunities

You will be entering a sector that is expanding exponentially and where opportunities for involvement in the wider cultural sector are increasingly exciting. You will be qualified for a career in your specialised study area or in combination with other areas. You will also be eligible to apply for entry to a Graduate Diploma of Education program.

Fine Art graduates from the Queensland College of Art have an enviable record of career success as professional artists. Many have works in private and public collections and have won scholarships and national and international awards. Fine Art graduates also hold significant posts in the arts, education and administration.