Diploma of Visual Art
The Diploma of Visual Art (DVA) prepares students with the fundamental skills and knowledge of visual arts practices.
Duration: 1 year full time or part time equivalent
The DVA is a one-year program that provides a comprehensive introduction to core skills and essential concepts relating to visual art. The DVA focuses on the art-making practices of drawing, painting, and sculpture and is complemented by an emphasis on art history and theory and conceptual development.
On completion of the DVA, graduates are able to apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in the creation of artworks. Graduates are also equipped to undertake further study and can apply to articulate to the Associate Degree of Visual Art or Bachelor of Visual Art.
Semester 1 2024
Applications will open for studying in the Diploma of Visual Art for Semester 1 2024 are now open.
Call us on 8299 7300 or email info@acsa.sa.edu.au to discuss studying in our DVA program.
How to apply
Applications for Semester 1 2024 entry are now open, and close 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 friendly 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 courses are now open.
