Fine Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a three-year program (equivalent full-time) designed for those who wish to thrive in and lead the future of global contemporary art and culture.

Students in the BFA are encouraged to experiment with a range of artistic processes, mediums, and techniques in order to … For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a three-year program (equivalent full-time) designed for those who wish to thrive in and lead the future of global contemporary art and culture.

Students in the BFA are encouraged to experiment with a range of artistic processes, mediums, and techniques in order to explore their ideas, curiosities and passions.

Underpinned by specialised art history and theory courses, students are also grounded in the relationship between theory and practice, helping them become highly literate in the ways that creative processes intersect with critical frameworks, concepts, and ways of thinking.

The BFA has two distinct majors that allow students to focus on Studio Practice or Art Theory.

Both pathways feature professional practice and research skills throughout, meaning the BFA prepares students for a diverse range of professional contexts and careers in the arts and cultural sectors.

For those wishing to extend their studies on completion of the degree, the BFA program is designed to provide a pathway to the UNSW one-year Honours program.Read More

Free Electives

Students must take at least 36 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• any course

Specialisation Requirements

Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.keyboard_arrow_down

• Major
• DARTA160 UOCArt Theory
• DARTB160 UOCStudio Practice

General Education

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• any General Education course

Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• DART11006 UOCStudio Art Practice 1
• DART11016 UOCStudio Art Practice 2
• DART13006 UOCHistories of Contemporary Art: Part 1
• DART13016 UOCHistories of Contemporary Art: Part 2

Level 1 or Level 2 Core Theory Course

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• any course matching the pattern DART23##
• any course matching the pattern DART13##

Level 3 Core Theory Course

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• ADAD3000 - Professional Experience Project
• any course matching the pattern DART33##

Additional selection criteria for admission to this program:

• Portfolio

Students whose ATAR or equivalent falls below the cut-off to gain entry to the program will be able to submit a portfolio as long as their ATAR is not less than 10 points below the cut-off. The portfolio will consist of creative work or essay, information on their background and interest in the program, and two supporting references. Applicants will be selected on the basis of a score given to the portfolio and their ATAR.

1.Work independently and collaboratively to communicate artistic ideas in creative, scholarly, and professional contexts.Leaders

2.Conduct self-initiated practice-led and scholarly research to develop knowledge in contemporary art contexts.Leaders

3.Critically analyse contemporary art practice within social, political, cultural, historical, and environmental contexts.Professionals

4.Analyse the histories, theories, and principles that inform contemporary art practice and discourse.

5.Contribute to contemporary art and culture through self-initiated projects that demonstrate an ethical and responsible awareness of diverse local and global perspectives.Global Citizens