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Introduction to Art & creative design courses
Contribute to the artistic, aesthetic and social needs of society and create and inspire others. Sculpt and draw on your specialisation in a creative field. Canvas fine art, and transform spaces, form, and structure through innovative design.
Push creative boundaries, get graphic and communicate online, on paper, through the lens or from behind it. Studying creative art and design gives you opportunities to specialise and showcase your individuality in real life and onscreen across the world.
Know the history of art to create your own art. Study concepts and methods and materials. Create beautiful interiors and inspiring exteriors. Design digitally, animate dimensionally.
Art & creative design degrees
Undergraduate CSU-ART-DEG
Undergraduate TUA-FME-DEG
Undergraduate TUA-DES-DIP
Undergraduate TUA-DDA-DIP
Undergraduate TUA-DBD-DIP
Undergraduate TUA-DAA-DEG
Undergraduate USC-DES-DEG
Undergraduate CUR-FIA-DEG
Art & creative design subjects
Undergraduate LTU-ART1002
Undergraduate LTU-ART1001
Undergraduate CUR-VSW100
Related degrees
Undergraduate CUR-VIS29
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
Undergraduate CUR-VIS320
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
Undergraduate USA-COMM2087
Undergraduate CUR-VIS24
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (The Arts - Visual Arts)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Visual Culture)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Art History
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
How to become an art and creative design professional
Visualise your creative and inspiring career.
From painter to sculptor, digital artist to interior designer, find your innovative degree to unlock your rewarding career. Create something and express your artistic flair with a career in art and creative design.
Accreditation
Improve your career prospects and get accreditation from some of Australia’s peak, reputable organisations.
Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
DIA is the organisation through which designers work for the future of the design professions in Australia.
Interior Design Interior Architecture Educators Association (IDEA)
IDEA is the central source of information for universities that offer degrees in interior design and interior architecture. It’s a source of upcoming conferences and events, and a link to other related organisations and publications.
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Student stories and study advice
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How to make a graphic design portfolio
We break down the essential components of a graphic design portfolio, then give you guidance on selecting your best work and presenting each piece.
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