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Bachelor of Fine Arts

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Course code: UAC421010UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts includes several distinct specialisations, from which you can choose: Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music, and Visual Arts.

Immerse yourself in creative practice with the Bachelor of Fine Arts, a three-year degree when studied full time with UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA). This degree includes distinct and focused specialisations in: Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music (including creative practice, music pedagogy, and sonic arts), and Visual Arts. It is also structured such that you can focus on one specific field, or you can move across disciplines.

You’ll learn from experts who will build your technical skills and knowledge in practical and theoretical classes. Your career will be developed though the strong industry links that are embedded in all our specialisations.

Key features of the degree include:

  • Self discovery: Explore and develop your artistic voice within your chosen specialisation with options to experience a variety of creative disciplines. Enjoy hands-on practices in a comprehensive, intellectual, and artistic program.
  • Collaborate with purpose: Bring an open mind to our social campus – meet and work alongside artists who are with purpose changing the way we think about important issues. Find out how creative practices can raise awareness and drive action.
  • Real industry experience: What happens when you combine professional development, specialist facilities and industry-standard technologies with experienced, well-connected professional artists and musicians? Your career begins before you even graduate. This degree includes industry experience such as exhibitions, studio internships, performances, and ensembles.

ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.

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Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 162Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 162IELTS Academic 6, no band below 5.5PTE Academic 50, no component below 42TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 15

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

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