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Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Visual Arts
Step 1: Apply
Bachelor of Visual Art: - Application to BVART
Bachelor of Design: - Application to BDESN
Current ANU students – Transferring between programs
Step 2: Interview and portfolio registration
If you have selected the Bachelor of Design (BDESN) or the Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVART) as one of your preferences, or a Flexible Double Degree where you intend to choose BDESN or BVART as one of your degrees, you will need to register directly with the ANU School of Art & Design for an interview and portfolio.
Register here to upload your portfolio for Semester 2, 2024 and Semester 1, 2025.
If you have a problem creating an Embark account or uploading issues, please contact the Embark Helpdesk in the first instance.
Key dates
Applications for study in Semester 2, 2024
| Type of applicant | ANU Application deadline | Portfolio application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic student who has completed Year 12 | 24 May 2024 | 10 June 2024 |
| International applicant | 31 May 2024 | 10 June 2024 |
Applications for study in Semester 1, 2025
| Type of applicant | ANU application deadline | Portfolio application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year 12 student |
13 May 2024 01 November 2024 until 01 December 2024 for change of preference |
20 June 2024 for offer on September 05 December 2024 for offer in December |
|
Domestic student who has completed Year 12 or Year 12 student who missed above deadline |
01 December 2024 | 05 December 2024 |
|
International onshore applicant |
19 January 2025 | 26 January 2025 |
|
International offshore applicant |
31 December 2024 | 10 January 2025 |
Notes: (1) - the earlier you submit your portfolio and interview video, the earlier you hear about the outcome of your portfolio and interview; (2) - if you are an international student, please make sure you apply for the program as well as submit your portfolio, interview video and CV well in advance for student visa purpose); (3) - all deadlines are set at 11.59 pm (AEST) of the day, i.e. 31/5/3024 means 11.59pm (AEST) 31 May 2024; (4) - For ANU internal degree transfer applications, if you are transferring between BVART and BDESN, you are still required to submit a portfolio and an inteview video, unless you had been assessed and passed the requirement for both BVART & BDESN at your most recent admission round.
Applications for ANU students to transfer in Semester 1, 2025
| Type of applicant | Anu application deadline | Portfolio application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 20 January 2025 | 26 January 2025 |
Transfer application information can be seen here.
Admission requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission requirements for the Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Visual Arts can be viewed on Programs and Courses using the links below.
For further information on how to apply to ANU please visit the ANU website.
Portfolio requirements
The portfolio is your opportunity to demonstrate your passion and potential. Where it is not practical to include actual work in the portfolio, photographs or digital images of the work are acceptable.
Applicants are not required to have studied or have experience in the area(s) of their choice. Rather, applicants must demonstrate an aptitude for creativity which will highlight their ability.
Works included in your portfolio and presented at interview do not necessarily need to be finished works - the aim is to tell your story and demonstrate your interests and approaches to art and design.
Please note the following specific requirements:
Bachelor of Design
We welcome diverse works in any medium - physical or digital. Examples include drawing, models/prototypes, websites, magazines, books, animation, video, photography, games, interactive apps, etc. Consider including other documents that demonstrate your interest and ability to think analytically about design (ie. blogs, essays, presentation, posters).
Bachelor of Visual Arts
We welcome diverse works in any medium - physical or digital. Your portfolio could include any of the following: drawings, designs and sketches, physical models, maquettes, 2D work, 3D work, computer graphics, videos, animations, websites, sound works, photographs, documentation of audio-visual or performance work, visual diary, journal and/or blog/social media site.
Interview video
Interview videos will be submitted with the portfolio registration. To create an interview video, you will need to respond to provided interview questions (under File Attachments at the bottom of the page). Videos will not be judged in terms of their production quality but rather the quality of your verbal responses.
Guide to creating interview video
Videos can be recorded using a phone, a laptop or a video camera or any other form of video recording device. Videos do not need to include examples of your work although you may find it useful to have your portfolio handy to refer to. Suggested ways to record your video include: via Zoom with a device that has a video camera; a phone with the camera turned to selfie mode. Your video will be between 5 and 10 minutes long. Interviewers will stop watching at the 10-minute mark.
Selection
The interview panel will have access to the digital portfolio and interview video that you uploaded with your registration. Teaching staff at the School of Art & Design will view your portfolio and interview and make selection recommendations against the rubric criteria listed below:
- your interest in and engagement with art, design, society and culture
- the calibre of your portfolio: skills and ideas
- evidence of ambitious, independent creative practice and thinking
- your ability to articulate ideas in relation to your own work and interests.
A copy of the ‘Admission Rubric for Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Visual Arts’ and the 'Interview Questions for Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Visual Arts' can be found below (under ‘File attachments’)
