Australian National University
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationWhen undertaking the Bachelor of Visual Arts at the ANU, you will be immersed in a program of rigorous scholarship and intensive studio practice, tailored to your aspirations and informed by internationally renowned art practitioners within Australia’s top-ranking university. You will graduate with the essential creative skills and critical knowledge to address the grand challenges of a rapidly changing world.
You will develop deep disciplinary knowledge and learn specialist skills offered across the School of Art and Design studio disciplines, including ceramics, glass, painting, photography and media arts, printmedia and drawing, sculpture and spatial practice, and textiles. You will extend your study through access to courses in the Centre for Art History and Art Theory, combined with access to electives from across the ANU.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Brinkin
- Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran
- 496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa
- Canberra
- Cotter Rd, Weston Creek
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Visual Arts will prepare you for the following roles.
Artist
An Artist uses their skills to create pieces for sale or for public viewing. You might specialise in a particular kind of artwork such as paintings...
Illustrator
An Illustrator produces creative images used for a range of purposes. You might prepare illustrations used in story books or prepare images used in...
Art Consultant
Art Consultants assist their clients with the purchase and display of artworks including paintings, sculptures, installations, and mixed media piec...
Fine Artist
A Fine Artist is a creative professional who produces original artworks using a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, or dra...
Gallery Curator
A Gallery Curator manages and organises art exhibitions, ensuring the effective display and interpretation of artworks. You might work in public ga...
Character Designer
A Character Designer creates and develops unique characters for various media, including animation, video games, and films. You might work in a des...
Storyboard Artist
A Storyboard Artist visualises scripts and concepts through detailed drawings that outline the sequence of a story for films, television, or animat...
Ceramic Artist
A Ceramic Artist creates artistic and functional pieces using clay and other ceramic materials. You might work in studios, galleries, or workshops....
Visual Arts Teacher
A Visual Arts Teacher plays a crucial role in the education sector by imparting knowledge and skills related to various artistic disciplines, foste...
About Australian National University
ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in our approach to research and education.
ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines - all relevant but some unique in Australia and our region.
