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Australian Catholic University (ACU National) was created in 1991 through the union of four Catholic tertiary institutions with experience and conventions going back to the mid-1800s. ACU National is a public University, established by the Australian government. The degrees are equivalent to those of other public institutions in Australia and are recognised world-wide.

Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design

Available at

  • Melbourne Campus Vic
  • Strathfield Campus NSW

Associate Degree in Visual Arts and Design
AssocDegVAD

160 cp
Minimum duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

 

Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design
BVAD

240 cp (Pass)
Minimum duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

80 cp (Honours)
Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

New South Wales

Recommended studies: Visual Arts

Victoria

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and in one of art, studio arts, or visual communication and design.

Pass Degree

The Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design course is designed for students interested in a broadly based course that integrates the study of studio-based art, art and design history and theory with a strand of graphic design. There is provision for specialisation by each individual student in the third year of the course as well as for an internship and acquisition of relevant business skills. The course prepares students for ethical, professional practice in a diversity of careers in visual arts and design.

Volunteer Experience

Students in the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design course are required to complete 15 days or equivalent of Volunteer Experience to meet graduation requirements. This unit does not incur any HECS liability or fees and is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Students normally register in this unit in Year 2 Semester 2 but may complete Volunteer Experience any time during the first two years of their course. Further information will be available in Orientation Week.

 

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