Foundation Studies Program (Standard) - Arts (X0F:1) (0100808) + Diploma of Fine Arts (A1B) (0100744)

Program Description Foundation Studies Program (Standard) - Arts (X0F:1) (0100808): The Foundation Studies program is a direct academic pathway to first-year undergraduate degree study, or an equivalent. The program acts as a bridging course for international students who wish to study a university undergraduate degree course but who don’t yet meet academic requirements and/or have the English language skills for tertiary study.

To successfully complete the program, students must achieve a 50% pass in all units, including English.

Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can enter one of the University of Tasmania’s undergraduate degree courses.

Diploma of Fine Arts (A1B): Within this degree, students will develop skills in self-expression and creative problem solving to generate art work. They will be encouraged to participate in contemporary culture, engaging directly with Tasmania’s internationally acclaimed arts culture through our ongoing partnerships with festivals and arts institutions across the state. They will be provided with opportunities to actively contribute to the cultural life of our society and interact with both Australian and international visiting artists.

Students will gain an awareness of their own creative practice and the role and function of visual art and design within contemporary culture. They can choose from a range of selected units, which will provide a foundation for further study in fine art and/or enable them to encounter and develop skills in diverse art disciplines.