Deakin University
3 years
A 3-year visual arts degree combining painting, drawing, digital practices, and photography. Ideal for creative students seeking to develop professional-level artistic skills and industry-ready creative outcomes.
Students should have completed secondary education or equivalent qualifications. Prior experience in visual arts is beneficial but not mandatory. Students must meet Deakin University's academic progress and conduct requirements. International students must meet CRICOS eligibility requirements.
Core creative units include Creativity: Thinking Through Doing, Advanced Digital Studio, Abstraction in the Visual Arts, Art in Public Space, Practice-Led Research in the Visual Arts, Imaging: Post-Production to Print and Screen, Professional Story development, and a Major Project. Visual arts discipline units cover Painting in the Visual Arts, Drawing and the Body in Visual Arts, Digital Practices in Art and Photography, and Modelling and the Visual Arts. Students also select course electives from dance, photography, and theatre options, plus six free electives to broaden their creative knowledge.
Deakin University is a leading Australian institution with strong creative arts programs. The course is delivered across multiple campuses (Burwood Melbourne and Waterfront Geelong), offering flexibility and access to diverse facilities. The curriculum emphasizes industry-standard practices, professional development, and practice-led research, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for creative careers.
Graduates can pursue careers as visual artists, painters, photographers, digital artists, art directors, gallery curators, arts educators, or creative professionals in design, media, and cultural institutions. The degree also provides pathways to postgraduate study in creative arts, design, or related fields.
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