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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Bachelor of Visual Art (Curation, Innovation & Visual Art)

  • Bachelor

UniSQ's industry-aligned Bachelor of Visual Art aims to produce professional graduates who are creative, innovative, adaptable and entrepreneurial.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,296 per year

About this course

Overview
  • UniSQ's industry-aligned Bachelor of Visual Art aims to produce professional graduates who are creative, innovative, adaptable and entrepreneurial. In order to foster these key, employable qualities, this degree focuses on ensuring you graduate with comprehensive knowledge and technical proficiency within studio practice, as well as a strong, self-directed work ethic.
  • With a major in Curation, Innovation and Visual Art, you will acquire knowledge about the intricacies and skill of constructing artistic and creative meaning through exhibition.
  • Learn from UniSQ Visual Art staff who are industry professionals, engaged in longstanding research, practice, exhibition, education and advocacy.
  • Enjoy the freedom to undertake minors, majors and double majors that open up study opportunities and employment qualifications.
Further study

Upon successful completion of this degree, you can go on to study the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours).

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education
Adjusted
Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances).
Unadjusted
Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university.
60.00
65.30
  • Attend an interview with portfolio.
  • To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in English (Units 3 & 4, C) and Visual Arts (Units 3 & 4, C). We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.
  • If no ATAR, applicants can successfully undertake an interview and supply a written statement.
Interview information

Applicants will need to bring:

  • a head shot-style photo of yourself
  • a school exit statement, or evidence of previous education standard achieved.
  • a portfolio of work to the interview. This should contain at least 8-10 high quality images of past artwork. Please note: it is not necessary to bring the physical work.
  • If you don't have an ATAR, please bring a written statement (500 words) addressing your interest, goals, and aspirations in studying visual arts, with some reflection on your visual art experiences and training.

For registration and interview tips, please see our Auditions and interviews page. Please note that you will need to apply for your degree before registering for the interview.

Note: It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Visual Art. Further information about the Blue Card or Exemption Card suitability process is available from the Blue Card Services.

Special entry schemes for admissions may increase your Rank, through the allocation of additional points in certain circumstances, such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort for Semester 1 from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

Study locations

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • The range of subjects in the visual arts creates a variety of potential employment opportunities including artist, curator, arts administrator, art teacher, art therapist, arts magazine writer/editor, art critic/journalist, gallery director, public arts officer, community arts officer, conservator, cultural policy writer/advisor, venue and collections manager, web designer, digital content manager, visualisation/interior designer, workshop facilitator.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 12-unit Curation, Innovation and Visual Art major 12 1 x second 8-unit major*
or 2 x 4-unit minors
or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x elective courses

8 Total 24

*The second 8-unit major can be chosen from any approved 8-unit major in another discipline in the School of Creative Arts (e.g. Theatre, Music, TV/Radio, Film Production etc. providing all entry requirements are met) or from an another major outside of the creative arts in consultation and with approval from the degree director.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Residential schools

If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.

Students would be able to undertake internships in industry organisations e.g., Regional Art Galleries, Museums, Artist-Run Spaces, Flying Arts, as a part of particular courses within this major.

Other requirements

While studying this degree, you will need to provide some of your own art materials. Materials lists will vary depending on the studio area(s) you will undertake. Further details will be provided during Orientation Week and at the commencement of individual courses.

How to apply

How to apply
Apply via QTAC

Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

  • have never studied with UniSQ before, or
  • are a Year 12 student, or
  • want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.
Mode QTAC Codes
Online 909975
Toowoomba 909971

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

Apply through QTAC

If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.

Apply directly to UniSQ

You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

  • are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
  • have recently graduated from TAFE.
This degree is offered from February (Semester 1), 2021.

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

  • Semester 1, 2023 - applications close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on Monday 20 February, 2023.
  • Semester 2, 2023 - applications close on 10 July and the Semester 2 study period commences on Monday 10 July, 2023.
Further information

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