What you can study - Art

Rebecca Hall - Photograph BVA The School of Art, Architecture and Design offers art at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level, including research degrees. Theory Spine underpins studio-based courses.

So you want to be a designer or visual artist? - Thursday 10 September 2009

Undergraduate

An undergraduate program at the University of South Australia is a package of individual courses. Once all courses in the program are completed the student holds a degree (Bachelor of Discipline Area) and can go on to do postgraduate study. A degree by coursework means you enrol in selected courses, attend lectures and tutorials, and are assessed progressively. You will acquire industry and professionally relevant skills, knowledge and research frameworks to achieve your career goals.

To do an undergraduate degree

Go to Future students to see if you are eligible to do an undergraduate degree at UniSA.

Bachelor of Visual Arts (DBVS)

3 year full-time program or part-time equivalent

The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation) is South Australia's most prestigious undergraduate visual arts qualification. In the first year of the Bachelor of Visual Arts, students are introduced to basic skills and concepts in art and design theory which provide the foundation for the remainder of their studies.

This undergraduate degree provides:

a studio-based education for people wishing to pursue careers as professional artists:
- eleven specialisations taught by qualified and experienced practitioners and lecturers up to date with contemporary visual arts practice
a Theory Spine degree:
- Theory Spine pathway shapes student learning with theory courses, adding strength and depth to the degree
a first degree for people wishing to pursue careers as art teachers, arts administrators or curators.

Studio-based courses (specialisations)

The Bachelor of Visual Arts offers studio specialisations in:

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Honours

The Honours degree gives students who have demonstrated a high level of achievement in their undergraduate studies the opportunity to further their technical and conceptual skills and continue to specialise in a studio area. Many Honours graduates go on to do a research degree

Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) (DHVS)

1 year full-time program or part-time equivalent

The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) program develops the research and analytical skills of undergraduate students for entry into higher degree programs and prepares graduates for entry into the role of artist, arts writer and critic, practitioner, designer, illustrator, curator or another profession where a rigorous academic standard is applied.

See Theory Spine for how to shape your learning with theory courses, adding strength and depth to your degree in art or design.

Interested in applying to do Honours in Visual Arts in the School of Art, Architecture and Design? More information and student work

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Postgraduate

Charmain Hearder UniSA postgraduate programs are offered either by coursework or by research.

Research degrees are offered at Masters by research and PhD degree levels. Students engage in an intensive individual program of research under the guidance of an experienced supervisor with research expertise in a specific area.
Postgraduate coursework degrees are offered at Graduate Diploma and Masters degree levels. To do a degree by coursework you will enrol in selected courses, attend lectures and tutorials, and be assessed progressively.

Postgraduate research degrees

Research degrees - programs of study available, fees and scholarships, and eligibility (including English language requirements)

Postgraduate coursework degrees

Graduate Diploma in Visual Art and Design (Specialisation) (DGAD)

1 year full-time program or part-time equivalent

The Graduate Diploma normally commences in February and July each year. For specific entry requirements (including English language requirements) go to the Graduate Diploma in Visual Art and Design (Specialisation) (DGAD) program page.