Diploma of Visual Arts

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National code: CUA51115 Diploma (TAFE) Wantirna Send me a link to this course

Want to study a progressive, contemporary fine arts course that’s run by qualified teachers and practicing artists? Then our Diploma of Visual Arts is for you.

Now, more than ever, we need to provoke important conversations. Use your art to give voice to the people and issues that matter to you.

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty on a range of tools and equipment as you paint, sculpt and draw your way through this studio-led course. Make the most of our new, purpose-built creative workshop. Discover new techniques to make your art ‘work’. Take photos, make prints, videos , drawings and digital images – and then exhibit them in our exhibition space. Learn by working directly with practicing artists through workshops and mentoring sessions.

Use critical thinking to explore and develop solutions for real-world problems and multidisciplinary projects. You could find yourself working with local council on arts festivals, or teaming up with established retailers to make live art works.

Hone the soft skills – like critical thinking, collaboration, creative problem solving, and strong communication – that’ll set you up for a range of work environments. Graduate ready to work in your own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.

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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 course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

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

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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.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Visual Arts allows you to progress to this course	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Arts	8 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

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 $10,528. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

Diploma of Visual Arts Estimated course fees for 2020*
*You will need to pay this amount if you do not* receive a VET Student Loan**	$14,820	$7,580
You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan	$4,292	Fully Covered

Estimated course fees for 2020*

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

$14,820

$7,580

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

$4,292

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 2020 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.

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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

Find out more about how to apply.

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