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Visual Arts & Design
Graphic design
2D Studies: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography
3D/4D/Object Design: Sculpture, Ceramics, Video Production, Object Design
Art & Design History & Theory
Professional Practice
Internship

Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is Australia’s only publicly funded, Catholic national university, open to students and staff of all beliefs and backgrounds.  ACU National has six campuses located in Brisbane, North Sydney, Strathfield, Canberra, Ballarat and Melbourne. ACU National provides an education beyond the textbook. In a supportive and challenging environment students benefit from highly qualified teaching staff, strong industry links and small class sizes. ACU National is a leader in graduate satisfaction with one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country.

Faculty of Arts & Sciences
The Faculty of Arts & Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses on all campuses. The Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design (BVAD) is offered at the Melbourne and Strathfield campuses, enabling students to study at either location. The Master of Visual Arts and Design (MVAD)is offered at the Strathfield Campus. The Faculty aims to provide courses that are both challenging academically and responsive to society’s rapidly changing demands. The Faculty has a vigorous research program and maintains art galleries on all campuses.

Head of School: Strathfield Campus (Mount Saint Mary): Dr Tony Stokes Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s): Associate Professor Margot Hillel
CRICOS Provider: 00004G, 00112C, 00873F, 00885B

Application dates: Friday 2 October 2009 then late applications
Semester dates: Orientation 16 Feb-20 Feb 2009; Sem 1: 23 Feb-22 May 2009; Sem 2: 27 July-23 Oct 2009
Open day: Strathfield Campus (Mount Saint Mary) Saturday 6 September 2008; Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s) Sunday 16 August 2008
Graduate exhibition:
2008 Bachelor of Visual Art and Design Graduation Exhibition
‘Chips ‘n’ gravy’
An exhibition that highlights the work of both Studio Art and Graphic Design students, after 3 years full time study at ACU. The final year students not only conceive and make the works, but also curate and stage the exhibition, as part of their studies.

Opening at ACU National Gallery@ Strathfield
Wednesday 12th November 2008 at 6pm, to Saturday 22nd of November.
11am to 4pm Monday to Saturday
ACU National Gallery@Strathfield
Gate 3, 25A Barker Road,
Strathfield NSW

Further information

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Visual Arts & Design
Graphic design
2D Studies: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography
3D/4D/Object Design: Sculpture, Ceramics, Video Production, Object Design
Art & Design History & Theory
Professional Practice
Internship | Gallery
Bachelor of Visual Arts & Design
3 years full time/part time equivalent
The Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design is designed for students interested in a broadly-based foundational program that integrates the study of studio-based art, art and design history and theory with a strand of graphic design. From third year there is provision for students to specialise in one or a combination of these areas, as well as for a third-year internship and the acquisition of relevant business skills. The course prepares students for ethical, professional practice in a diversity of careers in the visual arts and design industries.
Diploma of Visual Arts & Design
1 year full time/part time equivalent
Can lead into the BVAD.
Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts & Design
1 year full time/part time equivalent
This can lead into one year in the MVAD.
Master of Visual Arts & Design 2 years full time/part time equivalent
These courses specialise in either Design Studio in Graphic Design and Multimedia or Studio Practice in 2D/3D/Object Design. These courses will be of interest to students proceeding from an undergraduate degree seeking a postgraduate qualification, young professionals returning to study for updates and qualifications, mature age students seeking further insights and expertise in visual arts and design, and teachers wishing to continue studies at Master’s level.
Graduate Diploma of Education (Visual Arts)
1 year full time/part time equivalent
The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), GradDipEd,  is offered over one year with an add-on year to attain a Master of Teaching (Secondary), an MTeach.

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