UndergraduateArts & Design
Diploma of Fine Arts
University of Tasmania, Hobart/Launceston, TAS, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Fine Arts at the University of Tasmania develops skills in self-expression and creative problem-solving to generate artwork. Students are encouraged to participate in contemporary culture, engaging directly with Tasmania's internationally acclaimed arts culture through ongoing partnerships with festivals and arts institutions across the state, and to contribute to the cultural life of the community. It takes a minimum of one year full-time and is offered in Hobart and Launceston, and can serve as a pathway into the Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Introductory units: FFC110 Ceramics 1
- FSA125Critical Practices: Foundations
- FSA126Critical Practices: Bodies, Identity and Politics
- FSA127Critical Practices: Networks
- FSD112Drawing & Printmaking 1
- Intermediate units: FSD216 Drawing & Printmaking 2A
- FSD217Drawing & Printmaking 2B
- FSF216Object and Furniture 2A
- FSF217Object and Spatial Practice
- FSF218Sculpture & Time-Based Media 2A
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable. English Language Requirements This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent. For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information. General Entry Requirements Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia. Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the âFor Domestic Studentsâ section of the entry requirements on this page. You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies: Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate III or above Complete or incomplete (minimum 12.5 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program. To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in one of the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject: ART315117 Art Production ART315214 Art Studio Practice ARA315116 Art Theory and Criticism (replaces Art Appreciation ARA315111) CGD315118 Computer Graphics and Design HDS315118 Housing and Design MED315117 Media Production TEG315115 Technical Graphics You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you have not met this prerequisite, you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.
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