Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor

An arts degree is the ideal preparation for today's fast-changing world. You'll develop specific skills for your chosen career, along with research, writing and communication expertise, which are essential in a broad range of work environments.Turn your passion into your career by selecting units of personal interest.Bachelor of Arts students complete one or two majors, which will be listed on your qualification. VU specialises in these areas, with expert lecturers and current course content:

• Communication Studies
• Digital Media
• History
• Literary Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Visual Art
• Writing.

This course offers maximum flexibility if you are undecided about career choice. It lets you combine units from different areas to create a base of knowledge that you can to draw on when applying for work in various fields.Our Bachelor of Arts is distinctive for its focus on academic disciplines that are engaged with the workplace and community. You'll benefit from our strong network of community and industry partners, and practical and workplace learning.We have a dedicated discipline minor Aboriginal Yulendj (Knowledge) and Community that will give you knowledge needed for working with Aboriginal communities.Opportunities for applied learning include:

• digital media labs
• psychology labs
• studio spaces (music, TV and radio)
• exhibitions and public presentations in our community space, VU at MetroWest
• publications such as the student-produced Offset creative arts journal.