Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata
Visual Arts
A course by
AUT
The Bachelor of Visual Arts at AUT is a studio-based degree preparing students for creative careers in the contemporary art sector, including as professional artists or in diverse art-related roles.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced practical and conceptual skills in visual arts
Gain proficiency and creative ability across art mediums such as painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, and moving-image.
Understand and apply contemporary art theory and trends
Build a strong theoretical foundation in the trends, strategies, and contexts driving contemporary art practice.
Collaborate and work independently on creative projects
What You're Signing Up For
This practice-led and student-centered programme enables students to develop skills in a variety of visual art forms, such as painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, and moving-image. The curriculum focuses on contemporary art trends, mātauranga Māori, collaborative practice, and the production of creative works. Students can customise their studies via majors, minors, and elective options, allowing a tailored learning experience. Graduates gain a sound understanding of the art sector and are equipped for further study or a variety of creative careers.
Course Content
- Core courses in fundamental visual arts principles and processes
- Studio-based learning in painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, and moving image
- Integrated Visual Arts Practices (capstone/practice-based project)
- Professional Contexts course (preparing for art industry career)
- Option to major in Painting, Printmaking and Drawing OR Photography, Sculpture and Moving-image
- Option to include minors and elective courses from art/design or other AUT degrees
- Incorporation of mātauranga Māori into art practice
- Collaborative and independent art-making
- Critical art theory and contemporary trends
What you need to know first
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3 or equivalent New Zealand entry)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arts
Culture
Creative Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Professional artist (various mediums)
Community arts practitioner
Art sector roles (galleries, museums, exhibition planning)