Associate Degree of Visual Art
The Associate Degree of Visual Art (ADVA) is a two-year program focused on building foundation skills in key aspects of visual art.
The ADVA is the first two years of the Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA), so you will be be studying alongside Diploma and Bachelor students in your classes. During studying the ADVA, you will be taking classes in:
- Sculpture
- Painting
- Drawing
- Art History & Theory
- Contemporary Studio Practice
On completion of the ADVA, graduates are equipped to pursue employment opportunities in the field of visual arts and in related occupations or undertake further study. The ADVA can be completed at a part-time or full-time rate.
The ADVA would suit someone interested in expanding their technical, written and conceptual skills in visual art. The difference between studying the ADVA and studying the BVA is that the BVA includes a third year which is focussed on a year-long individual project and professional artistic practice. If you complete the ADVA and are interested in studying this third year, you can apply to enter the BVA and get recognition of prior learning for your previous 2 years of study.
For more information on studying the ADVA, you can get in touch with our Student Liaison Officer Andrew Herpich.
How to apply
Applications for Semester 1 2024 are now open. Applications close on 8 January 2024.
Preparing Your Application
Information on preparing your application and the support material required can be found on the first page of the New Student Application Form.
Application Entry Stream
Applications can be submitted under the Academic Entry Stream or Alternative Entry Stream.
To apply under the academic entry stream, an applicant requires an ATAR score (or equivalent) of 60 or above completed within the last 5 years OR a qualification of AQF Level 5 or above completed in the last 10 years.
To apply under the Alternative Entry Stream, applicants will need to attend a portfolio interview. This will be scheduled after the application closing date.
Assessment of Applications
Academic Entry Applications are assessed after the application closing date. Alternative Entry Applications are assessed after the portfolio interview.
Applicants are notified of the outcome of their application by email. Applicants who are accepted into a course of study receive a Letter of Offer and Enrolment Pack. Applicants who are not accepted into a course of study receive written notification.
Applicants who are dissatisfied with the outcome of their application are referred to the School’s Student Grievance Policy and Procedures.
Questions? Contact our Student Liaison Officer, Andrew Herpich, on 8299 7300 or via email.
Course Information
Important Dates
2024 Application Dates
Offer Round 1
Courses: BVA, ADVA, DVA
Application Type: Academic entry
Application Closing Date | 23 November 2023
Round 1 Offers | December 2023
Enrolment Closing Date | 18 December 2023
Offer Round 2
Courses: BVA (Hons), BVA, ADVA, DVA
Application Type: All (Academic or Alternative Entry)
Application Closing Date | 8 January 2024
Round 2 Offers | January 2024
Enrolment Closing Date | 29 January 2024
New applications close 8 January
Enrolment closing date 29 January
2024 Academic Dates
Semester 1 2024
Term 1 | 13 February – 5 April
Term 2 | 22 April – 14 June
Tuition Fee due date | 22 February
Census Date 7 March 2024
Semester 2 2024
Term 3 | 22 July – 13 September
Term 4 | 30 September – 22 November
Tuition Fee due date | 12 June
Final Assessment Week | 25 – 29 November
Census Date 19 August 2024
New Student Application
Diploma of Visual Art | Associate Degree of Visual Art | Bachelor of Visual Art. Applications for entry into the DVA, ADVA and BVA course are now open.
