Bachelor of Visual Arts in Painting in South Brisbane Australia | Griffith University

The Bachelor of Visual Arts provides you with essential historical, theoretical, and practical training to launch a career in the visual arts. Under the guidance of experienced artists, art historians, and industry professionals, you'll develop the skills to thrive in the visual arts field. This program focuses on studio work and art theory. During your first year, you'll explore foundational courses in painting, sculpture, photography, and Indigenous art, along with optional studies in printmaking, jewelry design, or digital media. In year two, you'll specialize in painting, sculpture, or photography while selecting electives from other disciplines at the Queensland College of Art or Griffith University. Your final year deepens your major focus, teaches professional practices, and culminates in a significant cross-disciplinary project and exhibition. Art theory courses support all three years, preparing you for studio work or advanced studies in art history and curation. Graduates can pursue diverse careers, including roles as gallery directors, professional artists, curators, educators, arts administrators, or creative consultants. The program equips you with adaptable skills for the evolving creative arts sector, which offers steady to strong growth prospects. Success in this field depends on individual talent, expertise, and dedication, with opportunities available nationwide.