Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fine Art)
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
Curtin's studio art degree is the three-year Bachelor of Creative Arts with a fine art major at Perth (Bentley), with a lowest selection rank at Curtin's 70.00 minimum for three intakes. No prerequisites beyond English competence; portfolio entry is also available.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Curtin Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fine Art) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students build a contemporary understanding of theory and practice in their chosen major, taught by discipline experts and industry professionals. The Bachelor of Creative Arts offers fine art, screen arts and theatre arts majors (Drama ATAR is desirable for theatre arts).
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as practising artists, screen and stage performers, art directors and gallery educators across the cultural sector.
- Common destinations include exhibition assistant roles at state galleries, freelance studio practice and arts-administration positions in regional councils.
- Many alumni progress into curatorial roles, postgraduate study or arts education in secondary schools.
Typical first jobs
- Practising artist with freelance and commission work
- Gallery or exhibition assistant
- Arts-administration or programs officer
- Photographer or content creator
- Studio or production assistant
- Community-arts or workshop facilitator
- Art technician or installer
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $66,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work as practising artists and in galleries, arts organisations and creative industries, or continue to Honours and postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Visual and material thinkers who like making and experimenting
- Students who can take critique and develop their own voice
- Self-directed people who manage long open-ended projects
- Those building a portfolio and exhibition record over chasing grades
- People committed to a creative life despite uncertain income
It is probably not for you if
- Students who want exam-based, clearly right-or-wrong assessment
- People uncomfortable presenting and defending their work publicly
- Those expecting a guaranteed salaried job title at graduation
- Students wanting a highly structured, lecture-driven degree
Related courses at Curtin
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Curtin University website and on TISC before applying.