Diploma of Visual Arts
An artist is the caretaker of creative culture in a society. With the Swinburne Diploma of Visual Arts you’ll be primed to contribute to that culture in a variety of meaningful ways.
You’ll study a comprehensive range of visual skills from drawing to digital imaging. And you’ll become well-versed in the theory that underpins good visual artistry, with sound knowledge of contemporary art issues and the arts industry. All taught in our open-plan studio complex by experienced artists who are specialists in their field.
You’ll build an expressive portfolio based on a variety of visual arts skills, including:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Digital imaging
- Photography
Swinburne is the first university in Australia to be an Adobe Creative Campus, and you’ll enjoy free access to Adobe Creative Cloud software on all of your devices.
Upon graduation, you can proceed to an Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts or begin to paint an exciting future in the industry. Become an artist in areas such as illustration, public art or digital art, or seek employment as an administrator, such as gallery technician or curator in any number of arts, government, community or commercial settings.
Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-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, units of study and specialisations.
Course description
Course structure
Units of study
Major specialisations
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
Graduate skills
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways.
Course fees and requirements
- 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.
The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $16,788. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Visual ArtsEstimated course fees for 2023* |
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| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan | $16,330 | $8,460 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | Fully Covered | Fully Covered | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you’re eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,065.