Bachelor of Visual Arts

Our Bachelor of Visual Arts is developed in consultation with local industry and community leaders to provide students with real-world, practical learning opportunities and skills. Learn from internationally renowned practicing artists including Jill Orr, guest speakers, and artists in residence while you immerse yourself in creative arts projects with local arts and community organisations. Our calendar is aligned with events such as the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, and Ballarat Heritage Festival and we collaborate with regional organisations such as the Art Gallery of Ballarat. The Bachelor of Visual Arts was part of the recent Federation University Australia Co-operative Model pilot. Federation Co-op gets students work and world ready, through direct connection to employers, placements, career preparation and workplace skill development. We are planning to deliver the Bachelor of Visual Arts as a Co-op course in the near future. Visual Arts students will gain new work experience opportunities in art-related industries. We are working with creative art industries, students, and alumni to co-design, co-develop and co-deliver a comprehensive set of structured, assessed Co-operative Experiential Learning activities and industry-based projects. Our Co-op placements are a specific form of Co-operative Experiential Learning that is unique to Federation University. Placements may be at industry-leading art galleries, arts organisations, schools, and community organisations. Students will also participate in industry-based projects through our relationships with these creative industries. More details: https://study.federation.edu.au/course/DQM5