At Griffith, we offer hundreds of study possibilities
Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide, Griffith University offers futurefocused degrees that are developed in consultation with industry, based on cuttingedge research, and taught by Australia’s most awarded teachers.
Depending on your degree, you may study full-time or part-time, or on-campus, online or a combination of both. We also offer a range of personal and learning support services to help you develop your academic and research skills and manage life while you study.
Our thriving community of artists, designers and photographers are constantly pushing the boundaries of the visual and creative arts.
Study at our South Bank campus in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct, or at our exciting Gold Coast campus. Collaborate with Griffith Film School students studying film and screen media, animation and games design.
Access our world-class facilities, including art galleries, exhibition spaces, studios and computer labs, and learn from some of the world’s leading creatives.
At QCAD, you’ll have many opportunities to engage industry and build towards a successful career in the creative industries. You may undertake internships and work on industry projects; attend guest lectures and masterclasses; access an exciting calendar of exhibitions and artist talks; explore opportunities to sell your work through QCAD Galleries; apply for scholarships to assist with your studies; or embark on international study tours.
STUDENT OPPOR- TUNITIES
QCAD Live
QCAD Live houses a number of professional Visual Art, Photography and Design studios within the Queensland College of Art and Design ( QCAD), Griffith University. We offer a dynamic range of creative and commercial services at a commercial rate. Whether you need an illustration, design, mural, sculpture or print, our emerging artists, photographers, and designers will bring your vision to life under the guidance of our expert staff.
Students work on projects for real clients in one of our commercial studios, run by practitioners with years of industry experience. Our key industry links assist students to forge critical contacts and develop networks.
Art Museum Internship Program
Successful applicants for this internship gain a broad introduction to working life at a museum. Interns work closely with museum staff members to undertake daily operations across our Gallery and Collection locations and learn about installing exhibitions, preventative conservation, condition reporting and other hands-on museum skills.
Exhibitions and Artist Talks
Students have access to an exciting calendar of on-campus seminars, guest lectures, masterclasses and exhibitions. Learn from industry leaders in the design and visual arts industries.
Partner Institutions
We have a strong commitment to community partnerships and internationalisation. Take advantage of a wide range of learning and cultural exchanges through our close ties with an increasing array of international partner institutions, including Beijing Normal University, California State University, University of Edinburgh, Shandong University of Art and Design, James Fraser University, and Korea’s KAIST Centre for Creative Entrepreneurs.
Go Global
Through the Griffith Global Mobility program, we offer a variety of international learning experiences to enhance graduate outcomes. Eligible students can participate in programs in over 50 countries, including: trimester, summer or winter exchange; global internships; international volunteering; overseas short courses, conferences and workshops; field trips and research practicums.
Scholarships
There are over 600+ scholarships available at Griffith University for academic performance, accommodation, sport, First Peoples and equity to cover university fees, living and education expenses. Scholarships are free to apply. There are a number of scholarships specific to Visual and Creative Arts students, including the $10,000 Art in Bark Bursary for commencing Visual Arts students from regional areas.
WHAT DEGREE IS BEST FOR YOU?
Do you enjoy using technology to create?
Do you have a passion for movies, games and other visual media?
Are you interested in solving difficult issues using design thinking?
Do you have a passion for Indigenous Australian culture?
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DESIGN
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Now, more than ever, people are seeking design-led innovation to produce solutions for real-world problems. The evolving design industry opens doors to emerging career opportunities, and professionals have the chance to truly change the world.
Our studio-first program, registered by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), cultivates high levels of design expertise. With a Bachelor of Design, you’ll gain the knowledge to redirect, challenge and rethink traditional processes and procedures in the design industry.
With the option to apply via portfolio submission, you can showcase your creative potential upfront. Accessible to all, this degree welcomes individuals with curiosity and passion for making a difference.
Degrees Available
• Bachelor of Design
• Bachelor of Design (Honours)
• Graduate Certificate in Design
• Diploma of Design
• Master of Design
• Bachelor of Business/ Design
GAMES DESIGN
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Games today are a multi-billion dollar industry, and more accessible than ever to people of all ages. Completing a Games Design and Production degree at Griffith opens the door to this 21st century medium of artistic expression.
Fusing the artistic and technical, games design explores techniques to engage and excite traditional players and broader audiences. You’ll learn that games exist to entertain and challenge as you develop meaningful and accessible interactive experiences.
This degree is designed to equip you with the complex skills you’ll need, from character animation to behavioural algorithms and virtual production, for a successful career conceptualising and creating the next wave of games and virtual worlds.
Degrees Available
• Bachelor of Game Design and Production
• Bachelor of Game Design (Honours)
VISUAL ART
Study visual arts at the Queensland College of Art and Design (QCAD), Australia’s leading art and design college. At Griffith, you’ll develop and showcase your creativity and passion across diverse fields.
In your first year, you’ll gain a grounding in the fundamental aspects of visual art practice and theory, and develop your individual skills, abilities and interests. In your second and third years, you’ll focus your studies towards your major studio area, while developing a wide range of skills, concepts and experiences. Graduate with the creative, interpretive and critical capabilities to equip you for a career in your chosen visual arts field.
With the option to apply via portfolio submission, you can showcase your creative potential upfront. This inclusive degree embraces individuals who are passionate about creativity and creation.
Degrees Available
• Bachelor of Visual Arts
• Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
• Diploma of Visual Arts
• Master of Visual Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts
• Bachelors of Visual Arts/ Business
• Doctor of Visual Arts
INDIGE NOUS ART
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A degree in Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art invests Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with the skills and techniques to become professional artists. In this unique degree, you’ll learn from Indigenous lecturers and focus on traditional Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art media, styles and forms.
Through your studies in Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art, you’ll explore the diversity of modern Indigenous art practice, and gain deep insights into contemporary culture and political art.
Degrees Available
• Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art
ANIMATION
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If you come to life at the thought of a career as a professional animator, studying animation at Griffith will give you the skills to stand out in this competitive global industry. Ranked top 2 in Australia*, our animation degree covers every aspect of animated filmmaking and is tailored to address the evolving needs of the animation sector.
You’ll develop your own vision as an artist and animator, studying concept development, storyboarding, 2D, 3D and stop-motion character animation, motion capture, editing, graphic processes, sound recording, visual effects, post-production, marketing and distribution. You’ll use top of the line hardware and premium industry-recognised software to produce original animated projects, from concept to delivery.
Degrees Available
• Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art
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FILM AND MEDIA
Develop professional level skills in film direction, producing, camera, sound, effects, production design, lighting, editing, new technologies, digital composing, scriptwriting and research. Leverage our strong industry links, work placement opportunities, mentoring programs, master classes and guest lectures with industry specialists. Follow in the footsteps of other successful graduates and submit your projects to national and international film festivals. This degree guides you in developing the practical skills and knowledge essential to working successfully in the media industry. You’ll graduate with the skills, show reel and contacts to realise your screen media dreams.
Degrees Available
• Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production
• Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production (Honours)
