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.

• Location:
  City Flinders and Industry
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CUV50111
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• visual artist

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification reflects the role of visual artists who combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to prepare for and develop an emerging arts practice. They are able to plan and realise a body of work in one or more art forms. Visual Arts practice at this level is underpinned by a sound grasp of art theory and history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Discourse and communication around complex ideas and an understanding of the role of technology in arts practice are also required.

To sucessfully complete this qualification participants must complete 15 units (6 core units plus 9 elective units) as per the Training Package rules and the University's Selection.

Core Units

• Refine Drawing and Other Visual Representation Tools

  Unit code

  CUVACD501A

• Realise a Body of Creative Work

  Unit code

  CUVPRP501A

• Prepare for Sustainable Professional Practice

  Unit code

  CUVPRP502A

• Present a Body of Own Creative Work

  Unit code

  CUVPRP503A

• Establish and Maintain Safe Professional Practice

  Unit code

  CUVPRP505A

• Analyse Cultural History and Theory

  Unit code

  CUVRES502A

• Refine Printmaking Techniques

  Unit code

  CUVPRI501A

• Refine Digital Art Techniques

  Unit code

  CUVDIG501A

• Investigate Printmaking Materials and Processes

  Unit code

  CUVPRI502A

• Investigate Technologies for the Creation of Digital Art

  Unit code

  CUVDIG502A

• Work With the Human Form in Creative Practice

  Unit code

  CUVACD505A

• Experiment With Techniques to Produce Drawings

  Unit code

  CUVDRA401A

• Explore the History and Social Impact of Creativity

  Unit code

  BSBCRT403A

• Manage Exhibitions

  Unit code

  SITXEVT015B

• Manage and Exploit Copyright Arrangements

  Unit code

  CUFCMP501A

• Experiment With Techniques to Produce Video Art

  Unit code

  CUVDIG402A

• CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project.

• Year 12: Sucessful completion of VCE or equivalent and skills and knowledge of unit CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project. Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or through formal study.
• International: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Mature: Skills and knowledge of unit CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project. Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or through formal study.