Bachelor of Visual Arts

Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 3.0F/P
Campus: Camp Street (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Mount Helen (Ballarat) offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 12,478
Staff Ratio: 19.0:1
International: 32.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 75.0%; of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$9,880; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English. | Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Selection is based on the successful completion of a Year 12 qualification (VCE or an equivalent interstate or overseas qualification), meeting the prerequisite English or literacy requirements, and the successful completion of an interview and folio presentation.
Applicants who have completed a Certificate III as part of their year 12 will be considered for this course.
Folio preparation workshop Our full-day workshop is designed for all prospective art and design students.
It aims to help you to plan and develop a quality folio of artwork to present at your interview for entry into a tertiary visual arts or design program.
Watch the Folio preparation workshop .
Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare your folio.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Selection is based on the successful completion of a Year 12 qualification (VCE or an equivalent interstate or overseas qualification), meeting the prerequisite English or literacy requirements, and the successful completion of an interview and folio presentation.
Applicants who have completed a Certificate III as part of their year 12 will be considered for this course.
Folio preparation workshop Our full-day workshop is designed for all prospective art and design students.
It aims to help you to plan and develop a quality folio of artwork to present at your interview for entry into a tertiary visual arts or design program.
Watch the Folio preparation workshop .
Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare your folio.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Minimum requirements Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the Federation Access Studies (FAST) .
All applicants are required to attend attend an interview to present their folio of work.
Folio preparation workshop Our full-day workshop is designed for all prospective art and design students.
It aims to help you to plan and develop a quality folio of artwork to present at your interview for entry into a tertiary visual arts or design program.
Watch the Folio preparation workshop .
Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare your folio.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Minimum requirements Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
All applicants are required to attend attend an interview to present their folio of work.
Folio preparation workshop Our full-day workshop is designed for all prospective art and design students.
It aims to help you to plan and develop a quality folio of artwork to present at your interview for entry into a tertiary visual arts or design program.
Watch the Folio preparation workshop .
Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare your folio.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Folio preparation workshop Our full-day workshop is designed for all prospective art and design students.
It aims to help you to plan and develop a quality folio of artwork to present at your interview for entry into a tertiary visual arts or design program.
Watch the Folio preparation workshop .
Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare your folio.
Minimum requirements Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies are not be eligible for entry into this program.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website | Current Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a supplementary application form to secure an interview.
The online form can be accessed here .
Folio and folio presentation The selection process includes an interview and folio presentation.
Your folio work should be representative of your creative ideas and abilities.
Qualities of importance are originality, innovation, imagination, experimentation and competence in the basic skills associated with visual arts.
Please include evidence of your drawing skills in your folio, along with any journals of relevant material.
Read more about preparing your folio or consider attending our folio preparation workshop .
Interview Applicants must attend an interview of approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Please check the Arts Academy webpage for dates and locations.
In the interview, you are asked to present a comprehensive folio of your work in a variety of media.
The selection panel is interested in hearing about your motivations for studying in your chosen field and seeing a range of creative work that demonstrates your ability to explore ideas in depth.
Watch the video on how to prep for the interview Recent Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a supplementary application form to secure an interview.
The online form can be accessed here .
Folio and folio presentation The selection process includes an interview and folio presentation.
Your folio work should be representative of your creative ideas and abilities.
Qualities of importance are originality, innovation, imagination, experimentation and competence in the basic skills associated with visual arts.
Please include evidence of your drawing skills in your folio, along with any journals of relevant material.
Read more about preparing your folio or consider attending our folio preparation workshop .
Interview Applicants must attend an interview of approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Please check the Arts Academy webpage for dates and locations.
In the interview, you are asked to present a comprehensive folio of your work in a variety of media.
The selection panel is interested in hearing about your motivations for studying in your chosen field and seeing a range of creative work that demonstrates your ability to explore ideas in depth.
Watch the video on how to prep for the interview Applicants with Higher Education study Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a supplementary application form to secure an interview.
The online form can be accessed here .
Folio and folio presentation The selection process includes an interview and folio presentation.
Your folio work should be representative of your creative ideas and abilities.
Qualities of importance are originality, innovation, imagination, experimentation and competence in the basic skills associated with visual arts.
Please include evidence of your drawing skills in your folio, along with any journals of relevant material.
Read more about preparing your folio or consider attending our folio preparation workshop .
Interview Applicants must attend an interview of approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Please check the Arts Academy webpage for dates and locations.
In the interview, you are asked to present a comprehensive folio of your work in a variety of media.
The selection panel is interested in hearing about your motivations for studying in your chosen field and seeing a range of creative work that demonstrates your ability to explore ideas in depth.
Watch the video on how to prep for the interview Applicants with VET study Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a supplementary application form to secure an interview.
The online form can be accessed here .
Folio and folio presentation The selection process includes an interview and folio presentation.
Your folio work should be representative of your creative ideas and abilities.
Qualities of importance are originality, innovation, imagination, experimentation and competence in the basic skills associated with visual arts.
Please include evidence of your drawing skills in your folio, along with any journals of relevant material.
Read more about preparing your folio or consider attending our folio preparation workshop .
Interview Applicants must attend an interview of approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Please check the Arts Academy webpage for dates and locations.
In the interview, you are asked to present a comprehensive folio of your work in a variety of media.
The selection panel is interested in hearing about your motivations for studying in your chosen field and seeing a range of creative work that demonstrates your ability to explore ideas in depth.
Watch the video on how to prep for the interview Applicants with work and life experience Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a supplementary application form to secure an interview.
The online form can be accessed here .
Folio and folio presentation The selection process includes an interview and folio presentation.
Your folio work should be representative of your creative ideas and abilities.
Qualities of importance are originality, innovation, imagination, experimentation and competence in the basic skills associated with visual arts.
Please include evidence of your drawing skills in your folio, along with any journals of relevant material.
Read more about preparing your folio or consider attending our folio preparation workshop .
Interview Applicants must attend an interview of approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Please check the Arts Academy webpage for dates and locations.
In the interview, you are asked to present a comprehensive folio of your work in a variety of media.
The selection panel is interested in hearing about your motivations for studying in your chosen field and seeing a range of creative work that demonstrates your ability to explore ideas in depth.
Watch the video on how to prep for the interview

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population: 12,478; Total students
Staff Ratio: 19:1; Students per staff
International Students: 32%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 8.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Mount Helen (Ballarat) offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

Outdoor & nature activities
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students12,478

Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1

International Students32%

Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 75%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Not offered; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)