For time immemorial, man has embellished the canvass of life with all manner of artistic creation - from paintings, sculpture and architecture to graphic design, photography, film and animation.

If you have an eye for physical beauty and a mind that is drawn to experiencing the world and expressing yourself visually, you might see good reason to pursue a degree in visual arts.

Visual arts degree programmes encourage students to cultivate a critical appreciation for the many facets of art.

Naturally, a course of this nature will place significant emphasis upon work of a practical slant and students can expect their portfolio to grow as they develop their talents and hone their skills throughout the duration of the programme - an advantageous asset for the fresh graduate.

That said, you won’t be able to escape the more theoretical aspects of coursework - written assignments, projects and presentations will be part of your graded coursework, so don’t be surprised about having to write long essays about art theory.

Ideally, immersion in the visual arts via a degree programme will not only equip you with a stunning portfolio, but a deeper level of self-understanding, an awareness of what makes your work compellingly original and a vision that will inspire your art.

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