Studying a Bachelor of Creative Arts - Visual Arts at UOW will allow you to explore diverse materials, processes and practices in an intensive, hands-on environment drawing on a range of studio practices from the established to the emerging, the analogue and the digital, from 2D to object and time-based works. A Bachelor of Creative Arts at UOW encourages you to immerse yourself creatively, critically and practically. The Creative Industries are one of the fastest growing, most dynamic sectors in the world. The Visual Arts major equips you with a sound knowledge of contemporary art practices and art history and theory within Australia and internationally. It also offers you the opportunity to take minors and electives that broaden your career opportunities such as, for instance, Creative Writing, Media Arts, Technical Theatre, Music Production, Photography, English Literature or languages. Visual Arts is taught by academics who are also practising artists and scholars, and who work with you to develop your creative and critical abilities. You will work towards a major exhibition by the end of your degree, and are encouraged to participate in Student Initiated Projects (SIPS). What you will study This flexible degree equips you with technical skills and best-practice processes in studio practice and related theory and history studies. The studio processes cover textiles, painting and sculpture. You'll also receive a strong foundation in visual and design concepts and then work towards your chosen area of specialisation. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Creative Arts will be able to: Demonstrate a sound knowledge of contemporary arts, arts theory and history within Australia and in an international context; Develop, research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through creative, critical and reflective thinking and practice; Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce and realise works, artefacts and forms of creative expression; Interpret communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences; Work independently and collaboratively in the Creative Arts in response to project demands; Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in the Creative Arts. Career opportunities Copywriter Novelist Feature Writer Screen Writer Editor Creative Director Photographer Graphic Designer Web Designer Fine Artist Sculptor Musician Actor Theatre Performer Theatre Director Dancer Curator Museum Manager Digital Media Manager Digital Game Designer Lighting Designer Stage Manager Film And Television Producer.