About the course

Artists challenge the status quo. They help us connect – with ourselves and others – and their creative contribution holds a mirror to society that helps us make sense of our rapidly changing world.If you're creative and want to pursue your artistic passion, La Trobe's Bachelor of Visual Arts will give you the knowledge, experiences and connections to realise your dream career. Gain valuable skills in a range of visual mediums, then dive into your art practice with access to our purpose-built studios and workshops.Develop your art practice in a professional environment. Access specialised facilities including painting and drawing studios, a digital lighting studio, photographic darkrooms, and sculpture and printmaking workshops. You'll also get your own personal studio space from day one of your degree – right through to graduation – where you can hone your skills and collaborate with other artists.

　　Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in the Visual Arts discipline.

　　Develop, research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes in visual arts through creative, critical and reflective thinking and practice.

　　Apply relevant visual arts skills and knowledge to produce and realise artworks, artefacts and forms of creative expression.

　　Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in visual arts modes suited to a range of audiences.

　　Work independently and collaboratively in the discipline of Visual Arts in response to project demands.

　　Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in the Visual Arts discipline. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: AU$103,200

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bendigo
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bendigo
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bendigo
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bendigo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.

　　IELTS Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　Australian Tertiary Admission Rank: 60

　　International Baccalaureate - 24

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 64.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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