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Visual Arts

Bachelor of Creative Industries
(Visual Arts)
CAMPUS: Cairns
MODE: on campus; full time or part time
DURATION: 3 years full time
PREREQUISITES: English
MID-YEAR ENTRY: Yes
QTAC CODE: 321411

What is Visual Arts?

Course structure*

Visual Arts involves the study of traditional artistic areas including drawing and painting
as well as digital visual arts. In this major you will develop knowledge of art history and
theory, and in your final year apply your skills in a range of cross-disciplinary formats
and projects.

Foundation Visual Arts
Drawing Concepts & Techniques
Plus three elective subjects from any Level-1 or Level-2
undergraduate subjects.

Course highlights
You will have access to a specialist art room where excellent materials and facilities are
provided. You will also be encouraged to take part in community projects, internships
and study tours.

Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers in the visual arts as:
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LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2
Painting Concepts & Techniques
Art: Concepts & Communication
Plus three elective subjects from any Level-1 or Level-2
undergraduate subjects.
LEVEL 3

Artists
Community arts officers
Arts administrators
Gallery managers
Arts education officers
Arts retailing
Cultural tourism
Exhibitions and events management.

The Reflective Practitioner
History & Theory of Creative Practice
Professional Practice
Creative Research & Production
Plus two elective subjects from any Level-2 or Level-3
undergraduate subjects.

With further study and qualifications, graduates can pursue teaching and
academic careers.

*Course structure and subject information is included as an indicator of
course content only and is subject to change.

Serena Kuring
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Visual Arts)
'I am very goal and career driven. While studying a Bachelor of
Creative Industries, I feel I am following my heart’s desire as
well as investing in my future. Artists play a significant part in
recording and reflecting the cultural and natural environment in
which they live. My studies at JCU allow me to gain incredible
new skills, travel abroad, take part in internships and offer me
opportunities that I would otherwise not have had. I enjoy
taking on extracurricular activities and see my role as a student
mentor enhances the student life of my peers as well as incredibly
rewarding for me too!'

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Digital image by Briannah Steele

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