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Art can inspire and challenge us, provide meaning and open our minds. In our visual arts program and courses, you’ll learn the skills to create art that translates what you see in your mind to something others can explore or be challenged by.

Take your unique talent and enhance it with practice-based fine arts studies across a range of mediums: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, video and digital imaging, as well as new media.

Our visual arts courses also teach you the business skills you need to build a career in this exciting and challenging field. Whichever medium best expresses your creative self, we’ll give you the head start you need.

Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.

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  Enhancing study spaces with inspiring Indigenous artwork

  The AGSE building at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus has received a creative upgrade with two inspiring Indigenous artworks. Artist and designer Mandi Barton has created two beautiful artworks that encourage reflection and connection to Country. 

  Read more (Enhancing study spaces with inspiring Indigenous artwork ) Monday 17 February 2025
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  Swinburne takes design alum from the classroom to Cannes

  Communication design alum Maddy Merzvinskis' career was kickstarted by a 12-month placement during her degree and she has now been recognised on the national and global stage for her design. 

  Read more (Swinburne takes design alum from the classroom to Cannes ) Wednesday 05 February 2025

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