Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

Students in the Bachelor of Creative Arts have the opportunity to choose one of a series of extended majors offered as part of their selected specialisation. An extended major is a specified group of courses with values of 16, 20, or 24 units.

• Visual Arts (16 unit Major)
• Visual Arts (24 unit Major)

The following eight-unit Creative Arts majors can be combined with a 16 unit extended major as a second major:

• Film, Television, and Radio (8 unit Major)
• Music Practice (8 unit Major)
• Theatre Practice (8 unit Major)
• Theatre Theory (8 unit Major)
• Visual Arts Practice (8 unit Major)
• Visual Arts Theory (8 unit Major)

With approval, students are able to take one major or minor/elective study from other undergraduate programs offered by USQ.

How much will it cost?

Approximate annual costs¹ for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:

Study Mode	Cost
Commonwealth supported	AUD 6684
Domestic full fee paying	AUD 21600

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.

• Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships and financial assistance

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

• View available scholarships

The lowest OP/unadjusted Rank* to which an offer was made is 20/59. OP/Ranks based upon all offers made in Semester 1, 2019.

Entry requirements for Semester 3, 2019

• Subject pre-requisite: English (4 SA) and Visual Arts (4, SA) or equivalent.
• If you apply to study the Visual Arts major, you must attend an audition and/or interview and bring: 
• a passport-sized photo of themselves
• a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieve
• all applicants are to present a written statement (500 words) addressing the following: your interest, enthusiasm and purpose in studying visual arts; career aspirations; knowledge of visual arts processes and theory; demonstrated perceptual ability and hand skills; critical abilities; and evidence of self-motivation, initiative and commitment. The submission is to be typed and signed by the student, and the statement certifies that the work is their own. Applicants should present the submission at interview.
• It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Creative Arts – Film Television & Radio, Theatre, Music and Visual Arts. Further information about the Blue Card or Exemption Card suitability process is available from the Blue Card Services.

External studies

Visual Arts students studying externally should note the following further requirements: 

• only painting, drawing, Arts Management and theory courses are available by external offer
• the following practical studios are not available by external study: ceramics, print-making, linear construction, spatial construction, painting.

Entry requirements for Semester 1, 2020

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

• English
• Visual Arts

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

• If you apply to study the Visual Arts major, you must attend an audition and/or interview and bring: 
  • a passport-sized photo of themselves
  • a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieve
  • all applicants are to present a written statement (500 words) addressing the following: your interest, enthusiasm and purpose in studying visual arts; career aspirations; knowledge of visual arts processes and theory; demonstrated perceptual ability and hand skills; critical abilities; and evidence of self-motivation, initiative and commitment. The submission is to be typed and signed by the student, and the statement certifies that the work is their own. Applicants should present the submission at interview. 
• It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Creative Arts – Film Television & Radio, Theatre, Music and Visual Arts. Further information about the Blue Card or Exemption Card suitability process is available from the Blue Card Services.

External studies

Visual Arts students studying externally should note the following further requirements: 

• only painting, drawing, Arts Management and theory courses are available by external offer
• the following practical studios are not available by external study: ceramics, print-making, linear construction, spatial construction, painting.

English Language Requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

*Further admission information

An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks through special entry schemes for admission.

Special entry schemes for admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank, through the allocation of additional ranks in certain circumstances.

An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks with a student's OP/Selection Rank. An unadjusted Selection Rank is the student's Selection Rank without any rank adjustments.

USQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this programs' student cohort for Semester 1, 2019.

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How to apply

• Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:
1. have never studied with USQ before, or
2. are a Year 12 student, or
3. want to transfer to USQ from another university.

Please note down the QTAC codes below to complete your application.

• Alternatively, you may be able to apply directly to USQ if you:
1. are a current or previous USQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
2. have recently graduated from TAFE.

Audition/interview

To study the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) you will need to attend an audition and/or interview in addition to your QTAC or direct entry application. Further information on the audition/interview process is available within the entry requirements.

To register for an audition or interview at USQ please complete the USQ Online Audition Form.

QTAC codes

Mode	Codes
Toowoomba	909161
Distance	909165

Closing dates

Applying directly to USQ:

• Semester 1, 2020 - applications close Friday 6 March, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 24 February 2020.
• Semester 2, 2020 - applications close Friday 17 July (QTAC) and 24 July (direct), with semester 2 commencing on Monday 13 July 2020.
• Semester 3, 2020 - applications close Friday 20 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 16 November 2020.

If you are applying via QTAC, you will need to check the QTAC closing dates.

Semester 3 intake is for online study mode only.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.