Become a visual artist by studying a full range of classical and contemporary techniques in painting and drawing.

Practising artists teach this course and visiting speakers give talks on their work. Your studies will also include gallery visits.

In the second year of this Diploma you are given your own studio space, providing an excellent opportunity for the developing artist.

• Location:
  St Albans and City Flinders
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  21885VIC
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• visual artist

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The 2188VIC Diploma of Visual Art will provide training in drawing, specialised creative and skill areas, OHS, sustainable practices, management, marketing and working with others.

Core Units of Study

• Analyse and Implement Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  VPAU010

• Follow Health, Safety and Security Procedures

  Unit code

  CUFSAF01B

• Apply Research and Critical Analysis to Inform Artistic and Design Practice

  Unit code

  VPAU011

• Use Advanced Drawing Techniques to Represent and Communicate Concepts

  Unit code

  VPAU012

• Address Legal and Administrative Requirements

  Unit code

  CUSADM09A

• Promote the Business

  Unit code

  BSBSBM403A

• Select and Prepare Work for Exhibition

  Unit code

  CUVCRS11A

• Conceive, Develop and Realise Exhibition Designs

  Unit code

  CULMS008B

• Originate Concept for Own Work and Conduct Critical Discourse

  Unit code

  CUVCOR04A

Elective Units of Study

• Produce Prints

  Unit code

  CUVVSP45B

• Research and Experiment With Techniques to Produce Prints

  Unit code

  CUVVSP46B

• Develop and Refine Artistic Practice to Produce a Concept for Thematically Connected Prints

  Unit code

  VPAU030

• Develop and Refine Artistic Practice to Produce a Concept for Thematically Connected Digital Art Work

  Unit code

  VPAU024

• Realise Thematically Connected Digital Artwork

  Unit code

  VPAU025

• Manage Creative and Professional Self

  Unit code

  VPAU014

• Work Within an Arts Organisation Context

  Unit code

  CUVADM11A

• Make Presentations

  Unit code

  CUSGEN05A

• Realise Thematically Connected Prints

  Unit code

  VPAU031

• Apply Techniques to Produce Digital Images

  Unit code

  CUVVSP11A

• Research and Critically Analyse History and Theory to Inform Artistic Practice

  Unit code

  CUVCOR13B

• Produce Digital Images

  Unit code

  CUVVSP12A

• Produce Drawings to Represent and Communicate the Concept

  Unit code

  CUVCOR08B

• Use Drawing Tech to Represent Object

  Unit code

  CUVCOR07B

• Work Within an Arts Organisation Context

  Unit code

  CUVADM11A

• Manage Creative and Professional Self

  Unit code

  VPAU014

• Select and Apply Drawing Techniques and Media to Represent and Communicate the Concept

  Unit code

  CUVCOR09B

Specialisation Stream Units of Study
Painting

• Apply Techniques to Produce Paintings

  Unit code

  CUVVSP34B

• Produce Paintings

  Unit code

  CUVVSP35B

• Research and Experiment With Techniques to Produce Paintings

  Unit code

  CUVVSP36B

• Develop and Refine Artistic Practice to Produce a Concept for Thematically Connected Paintings

  Unit code

  VPAU026

• Realise Thematically Connected Paintings

  Unit code

  VPAU027

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Visual Art, participants must successfully complete 22 units consisting of: 9 Core Units, 5 Units from the Painting stream specialisation and additional Units from the Elective Units.

• TAFE: Not Applicable
• Year 12: To qualify for entry to the course, applicants must have successfully completed an approved course of study at Year 12 level or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: To qualify for entry to the course, applicants must have successfully completed an approved course of study at Year 12 level or equivalent