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Duration
Minimum 3 years, up to a maximum of 7 years.
Location
Unlock the power of your imagination and shape the world through art.
If you see the world as a place full of possibility, where ideas spark change and beauty tells a story, then the Bachelor of Fine Arts is the perfect space for you to grow. At the University of Tasmania, you'll be encouraged to explore, experiment, and express your unique perspective through art.
Tasmania is a place where creativity thrives. It's a landscape shaped by nature and culture, history and innovation, industry and imagination. Here, you'll find inspiration in every corner, from the wild coastlines to the vibrant arts communities.
Whether you're passionate about a single discipline or excited to explore multiple mediums, you'll be supported to develop your artistic voice and build a fulfilling creative career. Our Fine Arts degree combines hands-on studio practice with critical thinking, helping you create work that resonates, challenges, and transforms.
Your study options include: A major in Studio Practice or Theatre and Performance
- Specialist studio areas such as Drawing and Printmaking, Painting, Photography, Object and Furniture, and Sculpture and Time-Based Media
Each studio pathway moves from foundational techniques to advanced practice, supported by dynamic Critical Practice units that build your creative confidence, conceptual understanding, and resilience as an artist.
- Theatre and Performance units including Performance Skills, The Theatre Machine, Playing Texts, Writing for Performance, and Directed Theatre Project
When you undertake the Bachelor of Fine Arts you'll complete two Creative Curriculum units, designed to connect your creative learning with the broader world and help you build valuable professional and collaborative skills
If you are interested in enrolling in any of these units, please contact UConnect for enrolment assistance.
- FSX207 Creative Lab
- FPB352 Effective Speaking
- HEJ251 Field Trip in Creative Industries, Practices and Cultures
- FSX306 Making the Event B
- HEJ351 Field Trip in Creative Industries, Practices and Cultures
- HEJ354 Industry Placement
This degree can be combined to combined to form a double degree. Study what you want, explore your options and find out how you can accelerate your career.
- 1 Produce conceptually multi-layered creative works and projects with speculative and iterative outcomes as a process of self-directed creative inquiry
- 2 Synthesise technical and theoretical knowledge to critically analyse ideas, artefacts and methods in the arts, and apply this analysis to appraise your own and others’ work.
- 3 Situate your practice within relevant and diverse contexts (e.g. social, cultural and historical)
- 4 Communicate complex ideas and processes effectively to audiences and stakeholders using written, oral and visual skills
- 5 Develop an autonomous and ethical creative practice that contributes to professional, scholarly, and social communities.
Learn beyond the classroom
Collaboration is an important part of Fine Arts. Depending on your skills and interests, you could be working across Tasmania’s iconic festivals, behind the scenes at a gallery, interpreting collections, or at a museum handling objects not yet for public display. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable insights into how organisations operate and the diverse career pathways available to you.
Studying in Tasmania, our whole Island becomes your campus. Speak with your unit coordinator about how you can gain practical experience by volunteering in research initiatives, becoming an ambassador, or taking part in a work experience program.
Study overseas at one of our partner institutions
Our international exchange program offers opportunities to study at universities around the world, and it counts towards your degree. Exchange can allow you to have an affordable educational and cultural experience in a foreign country for a semester, or a full year. To facilitate this, we offer a range of scholarships and financial assistance. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP Loans or scholarship funding to assist with airfares, accommodation and other expenses. For more information, please visit Learning Abroad.
Become a Student Ambassador
Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities. Through the Student Ambassador Program you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking, plus end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.
Tasmania is a place filled with creativity, industry, nature, and adventure. Because we’re the only university in the state, you get close access to the industry leaders, artists, and deep thinkers who are shaping our island. That means learning alongside the very best so you can hone your job skills for a successful career.
Whatever you’re passionate about, we’ll give you a hands-on education and an unforgettable adventure with our work integrated learning opportunities. https://www.utas.edu.au/study/work-integrated-learning
Career outcomes
Rebecca Birrell, Fine Arts Graduate and Business Owner
Graduates from the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours find employment in a variety of positions within the arts professions, including studio practice, theoretical writing on art, curatorial work, gallery administration, research and teaching, as well as participating in individual and group-generated projects.
- 18.4% Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators
- 16% Fashion, Industrial & Jewellery Designer
- 8.5% Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals
*National Skills Commission ten year projections from May 2024-May 2034.
Postgraduate study
The Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours is a specialised one year course that enables you to deepen your knowledge and research skills. An Honours degree opens up opportunities in the competitive job market and provides a pathway to an academic career. You'll develop superior project management skills and advanced knowledge of research methodologies.
You may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research. Filter the course list by Postgraduate to view the current courses available.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) requires the completion of 300 credit points including:
- 100 credit points of Core units in Critical Practices and;
- A Studio Practice or Theatre and Performance major;
- 100 credit points of Electives or an elective major, such as a major in Sustainability.
In Critical Practices core you will complete 50 credit points at Introductory level and 50 credit points at Intermediate level. Normally, you will complete the introductory level units in your first year of study (or part-time equivalent).
Students completing the major in Theatre and Performance can complete HEJ513 Arts and Cultural Events and/or FSX307 Research Lab as intermediate Critical Practices units.
A major is an area of focus in your degree. You will have a choice of completing a major in either Studio Practices or Theatre and Performance. Find out more at What is a Major?
In either major you will complete 25 credit points at Introductory level 25 credit points at Intermediate level and 50 credit points at Advanced level.
In your Elective component you are able to choose from any units which you meet the pre-requisites for, at any level, from across the university. You can also complete additional art practice, theatre and performance or creative curriculum units in your elective space.
The University is deeply committed to building sustainable futures which is why we've made our Sustainability major readily available in most of our courses. If you want to complete this major, you'll find it under your Electives options when you go to enrol, and you can add it to your study plan yourself. To find out more about the Sustainability major, check the Bachelor of Science.
Critical Practices in Art: Foundations fosters the development of foundational knowledge, skills, and understanding for creative practice. This unit centres on the artist studio and the resultant works, placing a strong emphasis on materiality as a fundamental element of art…
Credit Points: 12.5
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We exist as embodied beings: bodies are how we move through the world and how we touch, see, and interact with it. The purpose of the unit is to introduce you to concepts of the body and bodies within creative…
Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for FSA126 Critical Practices: Bodies, Identity and Politics
Creativity and culture find their expression within intricate networks. These networks interconnect various elements, through knowledge ecologies that encompass individuals, environments, communities of practice, media platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI). Through these networks, a symbiotic relationship is established, giving rise…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In this unit, you are invited to engage with Indigenous realities through an Indigenous lens. Using the key concept of Lifeworld, you will journey into Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing, with a particular focus on the perspectives and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for HOS113 Introducing Indigenous Lifeworlds
This unit will introduce you to writing as a vehicle to generate and convey ideas and create writing-based artworks. You will focus on the wide range of ways artists have used the written word as part of project development and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Exhibitions are not only a way to present creative works. They are also a way to make meaning, generate ideas and communicate with an audience. This unit will present key contemporary, historical, philosophical and cultural debates and guide you through…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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View all details for FSA224 Critical Practices: Exhibitions and Audience
What does it mean to make work in a world of uncertain futures? We are not the first to ask this. This unit invites you to find your way through the field of creative practices that explore the anxieties, the…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Collaborative work is integral to working in and with the creative and cultural industries. This unit encourages you to take supported creative risks and introduces you to work-integrated learning methods and practices. Over the course of the semester, you will…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In the Studio Practices major, you will begin by completing two units at Introductory (100) level, one unit from two studios of your choice. For example, one unit from Photography and one unit from Painting.
In your second year of your major you will complete two units at Intermediate (200) level, both in one of the studios you studied in first year. For example, two units in Painting.
You can complete additional studio units at Introductory and Intermediate level in your course Elective space.
For the Advanced level units, you have the flexibility to either focus on the same studio practice you pursued at the Intermediate level or to combine your primary focus with other studio practices that you may have pursued through the Elective space.
The studios available are:
- Drawing and Printmaking
- Painting
- Photography
- Object and Furniture
- Sculpture and Time-based media
This unit will introduce you to the techniques of drawing and printmaking as processes of enquiry and creation. You will learn about the technical and material possibilities of both mediums and how to use a studio as both a site…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit is an introduction to studio-based object design and making. It sets the foundations for designer makers to respond to a world undergoing rapid change. Directed by academic staff and technicians, you will design and make a cohesive collection…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Sculpture and Time-Based Media (STBM) explores the integration of objects and spatiality with electronic and time-based media to provide a platform for creative experimentation and expression. You are able to focus on a specific medium within this unit, focusing on…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Photography 1 will introduce you to the medium of black and white photography. Directed by staff and technicians, in the context of a studio/workshop/tutorial curriculum, you will be introduced to traditional techniques, new technologies and approaches to contemporary practice. Study…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Painting is a dynamic art form that continues to captivate both artists and audiences alike. This course is tailored to students with a keen interest in contemporary art and a desire to acquire the fundamental principles of painting. By engaging…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit will explore the ground as both a site for exploration and a support for expression. You will undertake a suite of practical exercises and projects that provide you with methods, concepts and practical skills for generating new ideas…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit will focus on the body as a site for exploration. The body has been a subject for drawing and printmaking across cultures and time. You will engage with the body through observation and interpretation from life drawing and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit focuses on the development of image-making strategies using paint as the primary medium. Via a focus on image construction and pictorial space, you will explore ideas and concepts in response to a brief. As well as learning about…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit focuses on the development of ideas and images into resolved paintings. You will build on skills acquired in preceding units to explore painting using a range of media and techniques, drawing on historical approaches and recent innovations. The…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Photography 2A will diversify and broaden your capacity to understand and engage with the methodologies and processes associated with contemporary photographic practice in the expanded field. Through group and individual tasks, you will develop your ability to experiment with aspects…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Photography 2B will diversify and broaden your capacity to understand and engage with the methodologies and processes associated with contemporary photographic practice in the expanded field. Through group and individual tasks, you will develop your ability to experiment with aspects…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit provides development in experiential objects, installation and immersive contexts. It reflects a commitment to making skills necessary for contemporary studio artists and designers while also exploring the role of creative practice within a world already filled with objects…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In this unit, you will explore differences and intersections between virtual/conceptual and physical/experiential fields of spatial design and art practices. Through practical fieldwork, you will consider interactions with public and private spaces, objects, and buildings and/or architecture in the physical…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit provides development in experiential objects, installation and immersive contexts. It reflects a commitment to making skills necessary for contemporary studio artists and designers while also exploring the role of creative practice within a world already filled with objects…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In this unit, you will explore differences and intersections between virtual/conceptual and physical/experiential fields of spatial design and art practices. Through practical fieldwork, you will consider interactions with public and private spaces, objects, and buildings and/or architecture in the physical…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In this unit you will develop and apply a contextual narrative for a body of resolved work suitable for public exhibition and display. You will engage in the processes and strategies of refinement, which can include iteration, material manipulation, reflection…
Credit Points: 25
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
You will be supported and guided in the generation of ideas for art projects through speculative play and experimentation. You will develop an independent Project Proposal through iterations of research, making and reflection. You will develop your creative research practice…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In this unit you will undertake small exploratory performance-based projects through a laboratory-style experience. You will investigate various skills and strategies essential to realise identified projects collaboratively or individually fora public audience. You will critically reflect on your experience. Experimental…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit addresses the communication needs of students, current and intending professionals required to speak in presentation contexts. Participants will experience specific vocal and physical skills in the presentation of dynamic and highly focused material and tasks. Various delivery techniques…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Winter | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Research is providing increasing evidence for the positive benefits of engagement with the arts for individual and community wellbeing at all stages of life and can provide a non-pharmaceutical adjunct to health interventions. This unit explores case studies of successful…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit explores historical and current case studies of creative arts practitioners from a range of cultural contexts living with physical or mental illness and the ways this is reflected or subsumed in their work. This engagement with creative work…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for FXA302 Perspectives of the Arts on Health and Wellbeing
You will be assigned to a work placement in a government, private, or not-for-profit organisation approved by the University. As part of your internship you will, where opportunity allows, contribute to the production, publication and presentation of creative content, while…
Credit Points: 12.5
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In Tasmania, our vibrant arts and cultural calendar includes MOFO and Dark MOFO, Ten Days on the Island, and Beaker Street. In this unit, you will learn about the role of festivals, open days, street fairs and other events in…
Credit Points: 12.5
In the Theatre and Performance major you will develop skills through practice-led learning, to become creative, critical and resilient practitioners. At the same time you will explore the history and theory of theatre and performance, delving into the history of theatre, and the future of performance practice, enriching your capacity to create innovative work that responds to the twenty-first century world.
Through critical and reflective engagement you will learn how to manage creative projects, lead collaborative processes and develop communication and problem-solving skills. You will develop practical and technical skills for performance within wider artistic, social, political and environmental contexts while exploring the best of contemporary theatre practice. Through our Creative Curriculum units, you will have the opportunity to extend your skills through work-integrated learning placements in acclaimed Tasmanian festivals like Dark MOFO, Mona Foma, Ten Days on the Island, The Unconformity or Junction Arts Festival.
You will be studying at the Annexe in Launceston or at the Hunter Street Campus in Hobart, which have dedicated working theatres and studios. Through the unique blend of practice-based and theoretical offerings in this major, you will learn how to pursue a sustainable practice, and gain highly transferable skills which are valuable in a range of career pathways within the creative industries and beyond.
Students completing the Theatre and Performance major in a Bachelor's degree may also complete the following Creative Curriculum units as Electives where the course allows for Elective choices. If you are interested in enrolling in any of these units, please contact UConnect for enrolment assistance.
Example Study Plans: To help you get started with planning your degree around this major, take a look at our example Study Plans which offer some examples and inspiration for building professional, industry-focused, or personal-passion skillsets in your degree.
This major is available: On campus Hobart and Launceston.
This unit is a practical exploration of contemporary performance methods, with a focus on developing physical and vocal skills, interpreting a text for performance, and the development of your rehearsal practice. You will learn safe working practices for vocal and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
The Theatre Machine is a device to make sense of the world, generating meaningful experiences for audiences. It is a complex system balancing diverse artistic forms, media and technologies. This unit explores the theatre machine from the perspective of design…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
How can you play around with a play? This unit explores the evolution and interpretation of dramatic texts, using the concept of play to explore the range of interpretive practices that move the text from page to stage. Working with…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit develops practical and creative skills in the craft of writing for performance. Through practical workshops, discussions, and readings, you will explore a range of styles, genres, and methodologies for writing for performance. Approaches to character development, script structure,…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In this unit you will undertake small exploratory performance-based projects through a laboratory-style experience. You will investigate various skills and strategies essential to realise identified projects collaboratively or individually fora public audience. You will critically reflect on your experience. Experimental…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
What does it mean to act in a global media landscape? In this unit, you will examine the evolving relationship between theatre and technology, exploring how performance can offer new ways to understand, critique, and engage with global media networks…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Directed Theatre Project is dedicated to the development, rehearsal and presentation of a complete theatre production and builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in FPB316 Experimental Production 1 and FPB317 Global Media and Cybertheatres. Classes are conducted as rehearsals…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.
Schools Recommendation Program
Australian year 12 students can apply for this course via our Schools Recommendation Program. Rather than an ATAR, your application is based on a recommendation by your school teachers. This can factor in your year 11 results, an assessment of your capabilities, and other considerations.
Through the program, you can receive and accept an offer prior to completing year 12. You will still need to finish your year 12 studies – including any exams – to commence your studies.
If you don’t receive an early offer for this course through the Schools Recommendation Program, you will be re-assessed for a higher preference offer once your ATAR is released.
Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2025, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 52.65. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants must also have completed one of the Subject Pre-requisites listed below or equivalent.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
- Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
- Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).
We strongly recommend students have completed previous study in visual or performing arts.
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.
We strongly recommend students have completed previous study in visual or performing arts.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
Applicants without sufficient or relevant senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement and provide a portfolio of up to ten digital images of recent original artwork or performance practice in any medium and a statement of interest explaining why you are interested in studying Fine Arts at university.
Subject Pre-requisites
These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.
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 subjects:
| ART315117 | Art Production |
| ART315214 | Art Studio Practice |
| ART315123 | Visual Art |
| ARA315116 | Art Theory and Criticism (replaces Art Appreciation ARA315111) |
| CGD315118 | Computer Graphics and Design |
| HDS315118 | Housing and Design |
| SDD315120 | Drama |
| SDP315120 | Theatre Performance |
| MED315117 | Media Production |
| TEG315115 | Technical Graphics |
| CAP315124 | Contemporary Art Practice |
You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above.
Provide evidence of pre-tertiary TASC subject/s in visual arts successfully completed (e.g. academic transcripts and certificates of completion).
Special Consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements 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 “For Domestic Students” 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 IV or above
- Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher
- You may also be required to submit a portfolio and statement if your previous studies are not in a related field.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.
Course Specific Requirements
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 subjects:
| 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 |
| SDD315120 | Drama |
| SDP315120 | Theatre Performance |
| 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.
Students who have complete A1B Diploma of Fine Arts will receive full credit.
If you do not meet the General Entrance Requirements or course-specific requirements, there are alternate entry pathways to the Bachelor of Fine Arts:
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $10,827
How is this calculated?
This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average full-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.
These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.
HECS-HELP loans
You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.
International students
2027 annual international student tuition fee: $40,250 AUD
The standard year of study for this course is 100 credit points.
Indicative total tuition fee for international students: $ 126,888 AUD.
This total tuition fee is indicative only. Please visit fees and costs for further information on how this is calculated.
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Domestic scholarships
Domestic Students
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards including scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students from all walks of life, including those who have achieved high academic results; those from low socio-economic backgrounds; students with sporting ability; students undertaking overseas study; and students with a disability. Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
Find out more about Scholarships & Prizes available.
International scholarships
The University of Tasmania offers a range of scholarships for international students, designed to recognise academic merit and support access to university study.
For many of our international scholarships you will be automatically assessed when you submit your International Student Application, meaning no separate scholarship application is required. Some scholarships may require additional application steps. Explore our International Scholarships to learn more about available opportunities and application requirements.
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