Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws at James Cook University Brisbane

The Department of Art and Design offers a BA and a BFA degree. It provides a creative environment for academic excellence in the areas of drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design and photography. The curriculum offers a strong foundation in the creation, history, and theory of the visual arts and design, preparing students for professional careers and graduate studies. Majors and minors receive rigorous training and individualized attention by faculty who are committed to teaching excellence in traditional practices, expanded media, and trans-disciplinary approaches to art, through contemporary curriculum that emphasizes experimentation, problem solving and collaboration. The Department of Art and Design also provides experiences for the liberal arts students who wish to explore studio practices through elective courses.

Our photography concentration nurtures a sense of adventure and curiosity coupled with technical sophistication through a vibrant dialogue between the traditional and digital realms of photography.

In light of its ability to represent reality, photography raises important issues concerning visual expression, representation, and the subjectivity of the manipulated photographic image. Through classroom exposure to different photographic processes, aesthetic criticism, and contemporary and historical movements, students are encouraged to explore the full range of expression available within the medium, as well as to understand the artistic and social implications of photography.