Visual Arts Theory

Our Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts Theory) takes full advantage of our long history of arts and allows you to study in-depth visual art history and theory to prepare you for a career in the arts or education industry.

This degree will give you the ability to make informed critical judgements about various forms of visual culture. You will also gain an understanding of visual arts and design as well as the historical-theoretical interpretation of images and objects.

Program structure

COMBINATION 1

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 2 x 8-unit Majors16

plus 1 x 4-unit Minor4

or 4 x Electives 

Total24

COMBINATION 2

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

plus 1 x 12-unit interdisciplinary Major12

Total24 

COMBINATION 3

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

plus 3 x 4-unit Minors  12 

or another grouping of Minors and Electives  

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

Visual Arts Theory Major:

BCA3002Arts Business Practice

VSA1000Introduction to Art Theory

VSA1003Soft Architecture

VSA1021Art and Design

VSA2000Perspectives in Contemporary Art

VSA2001Artists, Works and Processes

VSA3021Contemporary Art Theory 1

VSA3022Contemporary Art Theory 2

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• Interview/audition/folio requirements

Each applicant must bring the following to their interview:

• a passport-sized photo of themselves
• a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieve
• folio of achievements and references.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program 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.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program 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.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• Interview/audition/folio requirements

Each applicant must bring the following to their interview:

• a passport-sized photo of themselves
• a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieve
• folio of achievements and references.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.