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Bachelor of Art and Design

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Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    March

  • Duration

    3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

  • Location

    Lismore

  • Placement

    Yes  Learn more

  • ATAR

    60

  • Inherent Requirements

    No Learn more

  • Language Requirements

    IELTS Overall Score 6.0

  • Entry Requirements

    View full entry requirements

  • Course abbreviation

    BAD

  • Course code

    3007160

  • Credit points

    288

  • Equivalent units

    24

  • Scholarships

    Learn more

  • Indicative fee

    Commonwealth supported

Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

International snapshot

  • Start Date

    February

  • Duration

    3 years full-time

  • Location

    Lismore

  • Placement

    Yes  Learn more

  • ATAR

    60

  • Inherent Requirements

    No Learn more

  • Language Requirements

    IELTS Overall Score 6.0

  • Entry Requirements

    View full entry requirements

  • Course abbreviation

    BAD

  • Course code

    3007160

  • Credit points

    288

  • Equivalent units

    24

  • Scholarships

    Learn more

  • Indicative fee

    View in availability and fee details

  • CRICOS

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Overview

Do you dream of showcasing your creative work in galleries and exhibitions around the world? If so, you can take inspiration from the many Southern Cross University graduates whose careers are thriving after completing our Bachelor of Art and Design.

This internationally acknowledged degree is designed to enhance your artistic flair and develop your career options as an artist, curator or designer. Students are immersed in a rich studio experience with an atmosphere that inspires creativity with access to the dynamic arts scene of the Northern Rivers.

From our purpose-built, well-equipped studios, you'll develop your skills in painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture, digital arts and design, and drawing.

Our graduates have featured in some of Australia's most prestigious arts awards, and their work features regularly in commercial and public settings, both nationally and internationally.

You may also use this degree as a precursor to further study, through Honours and PhD, with a view to careers in research and education.

Learn more about this degree in our arts showcase.

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“Just dive deep into it, talk to everyone because you never know what opportunities will come up from that little bit of networking.”

The Colliflowers Band

The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.

Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.

Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.

The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.

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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge to realise artworks, artefacts and related forms of creative expression

Develop, express and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively

GA2: Creativity

Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge to realise artworks, artefacts and related forms of creative expression

Demonstrate skills and breadth of knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in art and design

GA3: Ethical practice

Recognise and reflect on cultural, ecological and ethical issues, and apply historical and theoretical perspectives to practice in art and design

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge to realise artworks, artefacts and related forms of creative expression

Demonstrate skills and breadth of knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in art and design

Recognise and reflect on cultural, ecological and ethical issues, and apply historical and theoretical perspectives to practice in art and design

Develop, express and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively

GA5: Lifelong learning

Work independently and collaboratively in response to project demands

GA6: Communication and social skills

Apply appropriate academic skills to communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences

GA7: Cultural competence

Recognise and reflect on cultural, ecological and ethical issues, and apply historical and theoretical perspectives to practice in art and design

Demonstrate skills and breadth of knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in art and design

Students have the opportunity to undertake an internship in the dynamic arts industries of the New South Wales North Coast. They can also study for a session at universities overseas including the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York, University of Hertfordshire in England, Universitat de Barcelona in Spain, University of Massachusetts in USA, and Kansai Gaidai University in Japan.

Students complete core studies in:

  • Studio studies: painting, printmaking, mixed-media, 3D studies
  • Art theory
  • Curating
  • Studio drawing
  • Design.

In second and third year, students select from a range of creative and media arts units and/or units from across the University to complement their areas of interest.

Location Teaching period
LismoreTerm  1
Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
LismoreTerm  1$29,360 ($3,670 per unit)096003C

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Career Outcomes

Graduates typically become practising artists and fine art researchers within the context of contemporary practice. Students exhibit in the Graduate Exhibition and can undertake research projects.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

CategoryScore
Overall6.0
Listeningminimum 5.5
Readingminimum 5.5
Speakingminimum 5.5
Writingminimum 5.5

Credit for prior learning

Candidates who can demonstrate artistic expertise at a professional level may be granted advanced standing of up to 4 Art and Design units, provided such artistic expertise has been demonstrated within 5 years prior to admission to candidature. 

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Art and Design, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:

  • 20 core units (240 credit points), and
  • 4 equivalent elective units (48 credit points). 

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Art and Design after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 14 core units (168 credit points), and 2 option units (24 credit points). 

Students may be eligible to receive the Diploma of Art and Design after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 8 core units.

Other things to consider

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

Learn more

The Early Offer program allows Year 12 students to secure a place in a Southern Cross University undergraduate degree before Year 12 results are released. It’s designed to remove some of the pressure from Year 12 and provide a pathway directly into university study that is not based solely on Year 12 results.

Learn more

Going straight from school to a degree is one way to start uni, but it’s not the only way.

Whether you are returning to study after some time or you just left school, Southern Cross University offer two excellent, fee-free academic preparation programs that develop the skills you need to be successful at university.

Learn more


Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Current Students should select their units by checking the Handbook for the year of their enrolment as these may be different.

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Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes

Complete units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

ARTD1001Drawing
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Anti-requisitesART00621 - Visual Arts Studio Studies I: Foundation
ARTD10083D Printing and Fabrication
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term1
Term1
ARTD1002Painting Essentials
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Anti-requisitesART00621 - Visual Arts Studio Studies I: Foundation
CRTV1002Create: Innovate: Change
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term4
Anti-requisitesAAD71103 - Design Fundamentals ART00630 - Design ART10094 - Digital Art and Design I
ARTD1005Printmaking Fundamentals
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Anti-requisitesART00622 - Visual Arts Studio Studies II
ARTD1007Looking at Art
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Online
Term3
N/A
Anti-requisitesART00600 - Introduction to Visual Culture, CAR10001 - Creativity and Arts Industries
ARTD1006Sculpture and Spatial Practice
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Anti-requisitesART00622 - Visual Arts Studio Studies II
ARTD1004Photography and Digital Imaging
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Coomera
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Anti-requisitesART10275 - Digital Photography I
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Art and Design after completing the above eight (8) units

Second Year

ARTD2010Art Studio I
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Pre-requisitesARTD1005 - Printmaking Fundamentals; ARTD1006 - Sculpture and Spatial Practice; ARTD1001 - Drawing; ARTD1002 - Painting Essentials
Anti-requisitesARTD2001 - Studio Practice I
ARTD2002Modern Art and the Avant-Garde
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Online
Term1
N/A
Anti-requisitesART00601 - Framing Modernity
ARTD2011Art Studio II
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Pre-requisitesARTD2010 - Art Studio I
Anti-requisitesARTD2001 - Studio Practice I
Elective
ARTD2004Art after 1960
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Online
Term3
Term3
Anti-requisitesART00498 - Contemporary Debates in Visual Culture
ARTD2012Art Studio III
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Pre-requisitesARTD2011 - Art Studio II
Anti-requisitesARTD2003 - Studio Practice II
ARTD2013Art Studio IV
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisitesARTD2012 - Art Studio III
Anti-requisitesARTD2003 - Studio Practice II
Elective
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Art and Design after completing the above sixteen (16) units

Third Year

ARTD3007Advanced Art Studio I
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Pre-requisitesARTD2013 - Art Studio IV
Anti-requisitesARTD3002 - Advanced Studio Practice I
ARTD3001Advanced Theories of Contemporary Art
Term1
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Online
Term1
N/A
Pre-requisitesARTD2004 - Art after 1960 OR ARTD1007 - Looking at Art
Anti-requisitesCUR30001 - Curating Contemporary Culture
ARTD3008Advanced Art Studio II
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Pre-requisitesARTD3007 - Advanced Art Studio I
Anti-requisitesARTD3002 - Advanced Studio Practice I
Elective
ARTD3009Advanced Art Studio III
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Pre-requisitesARTD3008 - Advanced Art Studio II
Anti-requisitesARTD3003 - Advanced Studio Practice II
ARTD3004Professional Practice
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisites240 credit points
Anti-requisitesCAR10503 - Arts Industry Studies
ARTD3010Advanced Art Studio IV
Term4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisitesARTD3009 - Advanced Art Studio III
Co-requisitesARTD3004 - Professional Practice
Anti-requisitesARTD3003 - Advanced Studio Practice II
Elective


Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes

Art and Design Core

ARTD1001Drawing
ARTD1005Printmaking Fundamentals
ARTD1002Painting Essentials
CRTV1002Create: Innovate: Change
ARTD10083D Printing and Fabrication
ARTD1007Looking at Art
ARTD1006Sculpture and Spatial Practice
ARTD1004Photography and Digital Imaging
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Art and Design after completing the above eight (8) units
ARTD2010Art Studio I
ARTD2002Modern Art and the Avant-Garde
ARTD2011Art Studio II
ARTD2004Art after 1960
ARTD2012Art Studio III
ARTD2013Art Studio IV
ARTD3007Advanced Art Studio I
ARTD3001Advanced Theories of Contemporary Art
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Art and Design after completing the above fourteen (14) core units and two (2) elective units by following the recommended course progression
ARTD3008Advanced Art Studio II
ARTD3009Advanced Art Studio III
ARTD3004Professional Practice
ARTD3010Advanced Art Studio IV

Electives

Choose any four (4) university-wide electives

Why Music and Creative Arts at SCU

Major festival connections

Such as Splendour in the Grass, Mullum Music Festival and Byron Writers Festival

Extensive facilities

Outstanding visual arts, recording and performing studios

Graduate satisfaction

85% of graduates rated the facilities and resources highly, well above the median national average of 79%

(QILT 2020)

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic students

You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.

Commonwealth Supported Places:

In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).

SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.

Full Fee-Paying Places:

A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).

Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF

Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.

Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate (your first degree), postgraduate, Indigenous Australian students as well as international students. There are also scholarships available to help you study overseas for a short period as an international exchange student. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year.

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If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.

Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF

Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.

Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate (your first degree), postgraduate, Indigenous Australian students as well as international students. There are also scholarships available to help you study overseas for a short period as an international exchange student. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year.

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