Fine Arts Professional Experience

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VISU 2900
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Course ID
201286
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Art and Design
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Stephen Atkinson
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Project
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
150 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

Fine Arts Professional Experience provides Fine Arts students with the opportunity to apply their creative skills and disciplinary knowledge in a professional context. Through partnerships with industry, community organisations, or independent initiatives, students will engage in real-world Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences that reflect the diverse applications of artistic practice and develop the resources and strategies necessary for careers in the creative arts.

  • Seminar Series 1: Induction and Overview
  • Seminar Series 2: Progress and Next Steps

Course learning outcomes

  • Gain professional experience through an internship, project or other WIL experience in an industry or workplace relevant to the program of study
  • Articulate and plan towards career goals in the context of the professional experience activity. Develop skills in preparing a professional-standard resume and/or portfolio.
  • Demonstrate understandings of professionalism as it relates to the discipline, and the connections between academic learning and professional practice, including application of networking skills in professional settings.
  • Apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the program of study to undertake relevant professional tasks, build networks, and produce effective outputs, and reflect critically on this experience.
  • Articulate and analyse the roles and practices of the discipline in professional contexts and reflect on the value of the WIL experience to ongoing learning in this area.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 57327
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 48
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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