There’s no better way to learn about art than by making it. At RMIT you’ll be immersed in fine art studios, where you’ll gain the confidence and the tools to understand and interpret the world around you through art. Studio courses are taught by high-profile practicing artists who exhibit locally and internationally, so you can connect with what’s happening in the art world. RMIT’s teaching style is centered on you as an individual. You’ll receive personal mentoring that challenges and pushes you to discover and form your own art practice or specialization. Studios are complemented by studies in art history, theories and cultures, and in the professional skills you’ll need to succeed in the arts and creative industries. This degree is also delivered in Hong Kong. Career Art is the tool for innovation that can create real-life impact, and is essential to the new creative economy. Creativity and innovation are now the core tools in a global economy dependent on growth. The booming art and design industry in Victoria alone confirms this – creative industries contribute around seven billion dollars annually to the state’s economy. Progressive, collaborative thinking is in demand across major professional fields, like education, health, and entertainment, and artists are playing important roles in shaping creative endeavour in these areas. RMIT’s Fine Art graduates continue to make significant contributions to contemporary art and culture, nationally and internationally as artists, craftspeople, visual thinkers and cultural managers. Many graduates enter careers as: professional artists arts managers, gallery directors or curators sound engineers teachers or academics art technicians filmmakers The arts and creative industries continue to grow. Established institutions in Melbourne, including Federation Square, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) and the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), and an increasing number of commercial and artist-run spaces, provide exciting opportunities for graduates. Pathway options You can gain entry into Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) from a range of RMIT programs. Successful completion and the grades you achieve plus any other program requirements determine the programs you can enter from and the amount of credit you will receive. If you achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, you are guaranteed entry and will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points). If you achieve below the minimum GPA, you may still apply and will need to submit a folio. You will be assessed on a case by case basis and credit is not guaranteed. If you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Sound Production, you may be eligible for 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points). Submission of a folio is required and credit is not guaranteed. Alternatively, you can gain entry from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate program.