Bachelor of Visual Art (Curation, Innovation & Visual Art)

Program Overview

UniSQ's Bachelor of Visual Art with a major in Curation, Innovation, and Visual Art equips students with technical proficiency, a strong work ethic, and knowledge in exhibition construction. Through industry-engaged staff, internships, and study flexibility, graduates develop adaptability, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills, preparing them for a diverse range of art-related careers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

UniSQ's industry-aligned Bachelor of Visual Art aims to produce professional graduates who are creative, innovative, adaptable, and entrepreneurial. This degree focuses on ensuring graduates with comprehensive knowledge and technical proficiency within studio practice, as well as a strong, self-directed work ethic. With a major in Curation, Innovation, and Visual Art, students will acquire knowledge about the intricacies and skills of constructing artistic and creative meaning through exhibition. Students will learn from UniSQ Visual Art staff who are industry professionals engaged in longstanding research, practice, exhibition, education, and advocacy. Students have the freedom to undertake minors, majors, and double majors that open up study opportunities and employment qualifications.

Outline:

To complete this degree, students must complete 24 units.

Courses to be studied:

• Core courses: 4 units
• 12-unit Curation, Innovation, and Visual Art major: 12 units
• 1 x second 8-unit major or 2 x 4-unit minors or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x elective courses: 8 units
• The second 8-unit major can be chosen from any approved 8-unit major in another discipline in the School of Creative Arts (e.g., Theatre, Music, TV/Radio, Film Production, etc.)

Teaching:

Students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where they will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

Other:

• Students will need to provide some of their own art materials while studying this degree.
Materials lists will vary depending on the studio area(s) undertaken.