The Bachelor of Visual Arts begins with a generic first year of study. On successful completion of this year students apply for selection into either the Fine Art or the Design stream. The first-year programme provides a broad base of skills and competencies that includes visual literacy, creative problem solving, design skills, sound drafting skills, some technical and technological proficiency; the ability to work in an extended range of media, both traditional and non- traditional, and appropriate experience at developing concepts and realising these in both two- and three- dimensional form; the ability to function as part of a team and the ability to articulate concepts both visually and verbally. The Design streams include: • Fashion and Textiles • Graphic Design • Photography The Fine Art streams include: • Drawing • Ceramics • Painting • Printmaking • Sculpture