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Disrupt, innovate, and work with industry in QCAD's unique creative spaces

Study visual arts at the Queensland College of Art and Design (QCAD), Australia's leading art and design college. At Griffith, you'll develop and showcase your creativity and passion across diverse fields.

In your first year, you’ll gain a grounding in the fundamental aspects of visual art practice and theory, and develop your individual skills, abilities and interests. In your second and third years, you’ll focus your studies towards your major studio area, while developing a wide range of skills, concepts and experiences. Graduate with the creative, interpretive and critical capabilities to equip you for a career in your chosen visual arts field.

Queensland College of Art and Design portfolio admission

If you’d like to study Design or Visual Arts at the Queensland College of Art and Design, you have the option to apply via portfolio or ATAR.

Find out more about portfolio admission to Queensland College of Art and Design

Study visual arts at Griffith

We develop inspired, industry-ready creative professionals

Diverse specialisations

Your visual arts studies at Griffith will be centred on your individual potential and creativity. You’ll have the opportunity to refine your artistic talent by selecting a major in:

  • Photography
  • Painting
  • Sculpture

Learn from the best

You’ll be challenged and supported to excel by lecturers who are also leading visual artists. Learn your craft from practicing professionals who regularly hold exhibitions of their work and are represented on industry boards.

We’re proud to deliver an outstanding education that supports our students in facing the future with confidence, competence and the knowledge and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Learn and create in inspiring studio spaces

Find your artistic voice in a dynamic creative environment. Visual arts guest lectures and masterclasses with visiting scholars and practising artists will inspire your creativity and increase your network. You’ll have access to an exciting calendar of on-campus exhibitions and artist talks, as well as unique opportunities to exhibit and sell your work through our QCAD Galleries.

Double degree

In the Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll develop your passion and skills in visual art while gaining practical business skills. The QCAD attracts students that are dedicated to becoming innovative and creative practitioners. You’ll be able to apply your creativity in a wide range of commercial areas, understand visual arts practice in terms of a contemporary art market, and be prepared to work independently as an artist, in arts and cultural organisations.

QCAD student project - Longreach mural

Longreach Regional Council has joined with Griffith University and the community to create a colourful masterpiece on the Old Thomson River Bridge in Longreach. The design process for the mural consisted of workshops with the community and students from the Queensland College of Art and Design. The final design reflects the history, as well as the future, of the region.

More scholarships than ever before!

From 2024 Griffith will be offering over 1000 scholarships helping students to cover living and education expenses.

Scholarships are free to apply and offer support for academic achievement, relocation, First Peoples, sports achievement and others. One application form, all scholarships considered.

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Career outcomes

Our graduates have become leaders in their chosen artistic spheres

Visual arts students aspire to be professional artists, or to pursue careers in the creative industries

A Bachelor of Visual Arts will equip you for a career in the visual and creative arts, from gallery directors and professional artists to curators, educators, government arts workers and creative consultants. The skills and knowledge you gain will equip you to adapt and succeed in the expanding and changing landscape of the creative arts, and will also serve as the foundation for further studies in education, research or professional practice. You'll be equipped to pursue a multitude of opportunities, including:

  • Public artist
  • Installation artist
  • Gallery artist
  • Gallery operator
  • Curator
  • Sculptor
  • Designer
  • Arts critic/writer
  • Art teacher

As a graduate, you'll also have the opportunity (subject to GPA) of completing an honours year, preparing you for postgraduate studies.

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Life at Griffith

You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.

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Monday 3 March — Saturday 14 June

Trimester 1 - 2025

Our first teaching trimester starts on 3 March.

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Monday 14 July — Saturday 25 October

Trimester 2 - 2025

Our second teaching trimester starts on 14 July.

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Monday 3 November — Saturday 21 February

Trimester 3 - 2025

Our third teaching trimester starts on 3 November.

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