The Bachelor of Visual Arts will equip you with the necessary historical, theoretical and practical knowledge to begin a career in the visual arts. Working with accomplished artists, art historians and other industry leaders, you will learn how to navigate and succeed in the visual arts sector. This degree consists primarily of studio and art theory courses. In the first year, you will undertake introductory courses in painting, sculpture photography and Indigenous art and protocols with the additional choice of foundation courses in either printmaking, jewellery and small objects, or digital media. In your second year, you will specialise in either painting, sculpture, or photography, with electives in other disciplines at the Queensland College of Art and across Griffith University. In your third year, you will continue your major, learn important professional practice skills and produce a major cross-disciplinary project and exhibition. Courses in art theory underpin all three years of the program and provide an important foundation for studio practice or further art historical and curatorial study.

A range of career options are available to graduates of this degree: from gallery director and professional artist, to curator, educator, government arts worker and creative consultant, the skills and knowledge you gain during your studies will equip you to adapt and succeed in the expanding and changing landscape of the creative arts. Future growth in these industries ranges from moderate to strong. Professionals require very high skill levels and work in many regions across Australia. Employment outcomes in this sector depend on the talent, skill and determination of the individual.