The Vanguard Program is an opportunity for Senior Secondary school students to kickstart their tertiary education in visual arts while completing their SACE Stage 2 studies. Successful applicants will join a class with other First Year ACSA students and engage with our community in an adult learning environment.
Students can achieve SACE credits through participation in the program, which may also be used towards the calculation of their ATAR. In addition, students can earn credits towards their Visual Art degree at ACSA, giving them a head start in their postsecondary studies.
Students can enrol in a maximum of one unit per semester, and a maximum of two units overall.
Vanguard units have been approved by the SACE Board under the University Studies category. One semester of study equates to 10 SACE credits, and twosemesters of study equate to 20 SACE credits.
SACE credits achieved through the Vanguard Program can contribute to the calculation of the ATAR under the category of Recognised Studies. A minimum of 10 credits and a maximum of 20 credits of Recognised Studies can contribute to the ATAR under the 30-credit flexible option.
We advise you to speak to your school about your SACE pathway and the option that is right for you.