Bachelor
Our Bachelor of Visual Arts course has been reimagined in response to the evolving contemporary art landscape, with a focus on collaboration and self-initiated creative practice. We foster a cohesive creative community that will support you during your degree and after you graduate.
Units in contemporary studio art practice are contextualised through a comprehensive historical and theoretical foundation. You will develop skills in:
* painting
* drawing
* ceramics
* 3D and installation
* printmaking
* media technologies.
You will also gain skills in exhibition planning and management through campus galleries.
Our Bachelor of Visual Arts is developed in consultation with local industry and community leaders to provide students with real-world, practical learning opportunities and skills. Learn from internationally renowned practicing artists including Jill Orr, guest speakers, and artists in residence while you immerse yourself in creative arts projects with local arts and community organisations. Our calendar is aligned with events such as the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, and Ballarat Heritage Festival and we collaborate with regional organisations such as the Art Gallery of Ballarat.
The Bachelor of Visual Arts was part of the recent Federation University Australia Co-operative Model pilot. Federation Co-op gets students work and world ready, through direct connection to employers, placements, career preparation and workplace skill development.
We are planning to deliver the Bachelor of Visual Arts as a Co-op course in the near future. Visual Arts students will gain new work experience opportunities in art-related industries. We are working with creative art industries, students, and alumni to co-design, co-develop and co-deliver a comprehensive set of structured, assessed Co-operative Experiential Learning activities and industry-based projects.
Our Co-op placements are a specific form of Co-operative Experiential Learning that is unique to Federation University. Placements may be at industry-leading art galleries, arts organisations, schools, and community organisations. Students will also participate in industry-based projects through our relationships with these creative industries.
These opportunities under the co-operative education model develop transferable skills for various roles in the arts industry that are applicable to other fields. Critical thinking, leadership, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship are all crucial skills in today's fast-paced workplaces.
Students can choose from a range of electives across disciplines including:
* Writing
* Indigenous Studies
* Entrepreneurship
* Behavioural Studies
* Media and Screen Studies
* Education and Web Project Development.
Federation University will ensure our Bachelor of Visual Arts graduates are not only ready to step into their future careers with confidence and experience but are creatively motivated individuals with the skills to succeed. Many of our graduates have become successful national and international artists including David Noonan, Kim Anderson and Graeme Drendel. Other graduates have gone on to enjoy successful careers as art curators, gallery directors and arts administrators.
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