3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
This degree will equip you with the conceptual and practical knowledge to begin a career in the visual arts. Working with accomplished artists, art historians and industry leaders at Griffith’s Queensland College of Art and Design (QCAD), you’ll learn how to navigate and succeed in the visual arts sector. Build your skills through courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, jewellery and small objects and indigenous art and protocols. In your second year, you will specialise with a major in either painting, sculpture or photography. Engage with industry and build employment options by working with guest artists and curators, undertaking work placements, participating in exhibitions, masterclasses and study tours. Work on projects for real clients through our work-integrated program, LiveArt, producing commercial murals and public art installations. The skills and knowledge you gain will serve as the foundation for further studies in education, research or professional practice. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Visual Arts at GU.
Griffith University
Griffith University will commence making offers on 21 November 2025, and continue to make offers to applicants via both portfolio and ATAR/Rank in subsequent offer rounds. However, applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio and attend an interview even if confident they will meet the ATAR/Rank Guarantee.
Painting, photography, sculpture performance and installation.
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Portfolio admission
Trimester 1 – applications and portfolios must be submitted by 9 September 2025.
Trimester 2 – applications and portfolios must be submitted by 30 April 2026.
Applicants will still be able to apply after these dates and be considered for ATAR/Rank admission.
Application is via ATAR/Rank. An optional portfolio admission pathway is also available for students who wish to instead demonstrate creative capability.
Admission via portfolio requires applicants to submit a portfolio and attend an interview.
Portfolio applicants will be invited to attend an interview at Queensland College of Art and Design, Brisbane City (South Bank) or the Gold Coast campus or via Teams. Visit the Portfolio Pathway website for up to date messaging and information on portfolio and interview requirements and submission fees.
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
95.50
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
81.85
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
86.00
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
63.15
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
67.80
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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33
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Visual artist, installation artist, public artist, arts researcher, artistic director, media producer or presenter, curator, arts writer, gallerist, community or government arts worker, art education and training, creative consultant.