BIA is an independent art institute offering a Certificate in Fine Art outside the Australian National Training Framework. Consequently, the course is not Austudy approved.  The certificate is a broad based course of study including the following subjects each of which attracts a fee of $470 (plus relevant subject levies). Enrolments in four or more subjects attract a discount.  

 Certificate Subjects

Subject	Semesters	Hours
Observational Drawing	1	3
Expressive Drawing	1	3
Drawing the Human Figure	1	3
Expressive Drawing II	1	6
Painting I	1	3
Painting II	1	3
Introductory Printmaking	1	3
Etching  or Fabric Printing	1	3
Digital Photography	1	3
Digital Imaging	1	3
Art History I	2	3
Sculpture I	1	3
Sculpture II	1	3
Ceramics I	1	3
Ceramics II	1	3
Professional Arts Practice	1	3

  

Diploma of Fine Art - the requirements for the certificate, as set out above, are also considered to be the first level of the diploma (ie. it is necessary to complete the certificate first). On completion of the certificate level, candidates are then required to complete two majors - chosen from :  Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Drawing Specialisation 1 or Digital Imaging/Art Photography - as well as a number of other subjects. Details of the required diploma (second level) subjects are as follows :

 Diploma Subjects

Subject	Semesters	Hours
Major 1	4	3
Major II	4	3
Interdisciplinary Drawing	2	6
Professional Arts Practice	1	3
Cultural Productions II	2	3

 

 

At this level students are required to take a high degree of responsibility for their own learning. It should also be noted that not all diploma level subjects are available in every semester.