Bachelor of Fine Art
Bachelor of Fine Art
As Australia’s leading independent fine art school, the National Art School attracts exceptional students from across the country to compete for a place in the Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA). The degree is designed to impart the skills, knowledge and creative independence required to sustain a career as an artist….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
As Australia’s leading independent fine art school, the National Art School attracts exceptional students from across the country to compete for a place in the Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA).
The degree is designed to impart the skills, knowledge and creative independence required to sustain a career as an artist. As a student of NAS, you will join a vibrant community of artists and art professionals, students and faculty, who are devoted to the pursuing the highest aspirations for contemporary art practice.
This individual development requires a holistic approach to art education – one that we have always believed is best accommodated by students learning the skills and knowledge of the studio under the guidance of teachers who are also successful established artists. Students at NAS have a choice of key disciplines – ceramics, drawing, painting, photomedia, printmaking and sculpture – and also the opportunities for cross-disciplinary work. All BFA students study drawing as a core skill throughout the degree, and gain an important theoretical and historic understanding of art practice from the Art History & Theory faculty.
Intensive, practical, hands-on learning and teaching environment
NAS is a forward-thinking, progressive art school with a continually evolving curriculum in step with new art developments. We teach students to think creatively across disciplines and provide the instruction and resources to fulfil their artistic potential.
Our focus on small class sizes ensures every student receives individual guidance. Their independent exploration of art making is informed by a comprehensive knowledge of the historical underpinnings of that practice, as well as the dynamic range of contemporary possibilities for art practice today.
You will be taught by a diverse team of over 100 leading art practitioners, visiting artists and scholars, creating a rich dynamic learning environment. With the benefit of this extensive professional experience and insight, our teachers facilitate an immersive learning environment designed to foster the individual talents of every student.
REQUIREMENTS
Student should have completed Australian tertiary entrance exams, such as:
- an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
- an International Baccalaureate Diploma
- a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EQUIVALENCY
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – 6.5 overall, minimum of 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL (Paper) – Paper-based Test (PBT) – 580 overall paper-based, plus 5.0 in TWE
- TOEFL (Internet) – Internet-based Test (iBT) – 92 overall internet-based, 24 in writing
- Australian Centre for Languages (ACL) – 65% overall in EAP Diploma with pass in all sections
- UNSW English Entry Course (UEEC) – 7.0 overall or C+ with minimum score 20 in Writing
- Sydney English Language Centre (SELC) – Advanced Level EAP 1 overall score 75%
- National Centre for English Language Training & Research (NCELTR) – Pass (P) in Direct Entry Programs
- Australian College of English (ACE) – EAP 3 overall score 65%
- University of Western Sydney English Language Centre – EDE overall score 75% and pass in each section
- NAVITAS Academic English (Level 3) – Overall pass 65% in Academic English Level 3
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – prior to 2015 – Pass with a CEFR Level C1 Grade (45+/100)
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – prior to 2015 – Pass with a C Grade (60+/100)
- Cambridge English Scale (CPE) – from 2015 – Overall min. scale score of 180 (min.180 in each subtest)
- Cambridge English Scale (CAE) – from 2015 – Overall min. scale score of 176 (min.169 in each subtest)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The National Art School is a visual arts institute in Australia. The history of the School can be traced back to 1859. The School offers bachelors, honours and masters of fine art courses in areas such as art history & theory, ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. In addition, National Art School offers short courses and intensive programs such as the HSC Extension Course and Dobell Drawing School. The School is housed in the old Darlinghurst Gaol in Sydney, New South Wales.
