Diploma of Visual Arts

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The Diploma of Visual Arts is a progressive, contemporary fine arts course run by artists. It offers students study in painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, printmaking, video and digital imaging. Students gain a sound understanding of art theory and history, including conceptual and stylistic strategies of art practices since the 1960s. They also learn how to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources.

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Duration

1 year full-time

Intakes

Wantirna (March) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Full-time

VTAC course code

3401078154 (fee type determined by provider)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Student work

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Visual Arts allows students to experience a wide field of studio-based studies such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital imaging and photography. The student will gain solid technical skills and aesthetic awareness combined with a sound knowledge of contemporary art issues and grasp of the arts industry. This is a contemporary visual arts course that is taught by experienced artists who are specialists in their field.

This studio practice is underpinned by a sound knowledge of art theory and history. Students will also have current arts industry knowledge and will be able to critically analyse information from a range of sources. Graduates will have the opportunity to build a current portfolio based on this experience.

On successful completion of the Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA51115), graduates may progress to the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA60715).

Course structure

The Diploma of Visual Arts is comprised of 15 units of study. It is delivered mainly as practical studio-based subjects and in lecture and tutorial modes. Specialisations include painting, sculpture, printmaking and digital imaging.

Units of study

Core units

Refine drawing and other visual representation tools (CUAACD501)

Realise a body of creative work (CUAPPR501)

Develop own sustainable professional practice (CUAPPR502)

Present a body of own creative work (CUAPPR503)

Establish and maintain safe creative practice (CUAPPR505)

Analyse cultural history and theory (CUARES503)

Elective units

Work with photomedia in creative practice (CUAACD512)

Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art (CUADIG509)

Install and dismantle exhibition elements (CUAEVP403)

Refine painting techniques (CUAPAI501)

Investigate painting materials and processes (CUAPAI502)

Refine printmaking techniques (CUAPRI501)

Investigate printmaking materials and processes (CUAPRI502)

Conduct research (CUARES402)

Investigate sculptural materials and processes (CUASCU502)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be able to work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.

Aims and objectives

Educate students in key areas of fine art to enable self-employment opportunities in the visual arts industry
Develop sound practices through multidisciplinary modes of study
Develop aesthetic, social, environmental and ethical concepts and processes necessary to a satisfying personal philosophy and sound professional attitude
Enable students to participate in the arts industry and to be aware of the role of artists in society
To create opportunities for further arts training

Graduate skills

Graduates will have the skills to:

combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise a body of work in one or more art forms
work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.

Please note: The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $10,150. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

Diploma of Visual Arts Estimated course fees for 2018*
*You will need to pay this amount if you do not* receive a VET Student Loan**	$12,550	$7,000
You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan	$2,400	Fully Covered

Estimated course fees for 2018*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan

$12,550

$7,000

You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan

$2,400

Fully Covered

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Indicative nominal course hours: 925.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.

Applicants require a minimum of Year 12 completion or equivalent.

Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.

Relevant skills and knowledge that would indicate likely success at this qualification level may include successful completion of art- and design-related subjects at secondary or post-secondary level.

How to apply

Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.

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