Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Design)
University of Wollongong
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E
The Visual Arts and Design major is for those who love not only painting and making, but also designing for real-world environments. The course will develop your skills in traditional areas such as painting and drawing, print-making and photography, and sculpture and textiles. You will also learn contemporary digital design skills, including visual communication design, innovations in design practice and interface design – all underpinned by learnings in history and theory. This dynamic major offers extensive studio time, while equipping you with the design skills essential for success in the contemporary arts and creative industries.
Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Creative Arts, a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points (cp) comprised of:a) Core subjects for the Bachelor of creative arts, outlined in the below schedule (24 credit points);b) At least one of the four majors for the Bachelor of Creative Arts:- Creative Writing (72 credit points),- Music (72 credit points),- Visual Arts (72 credit points),- Visual Arts and Design (96 credit points)c) Electives to bring the total number of credit points completed to 144.- No more than 60cp at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree.- Students who successfully completed a major study in Music (72 credit points), Creative Writing (72 credit points), or Visual Arts (72 credit points) are required to take 48 credit points of electives.- Students who successfully completed a major study in Visual Arts and design are required to take 24 credit points of electives.- Students may not undertake a Major and Minor Study in the same discipline (for example, students cannot take both a major and a minor in Creative Writing).- Students may utilise their credit points of general electives to complete a major (48 credit points) or minor (24 credit points).
Standard entry requirements
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wollongong | International: $86,400 |
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