| Duration | There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Location | Online |
| Next intake | May, 2024 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Total units | 15 |
Overview
Progress your career in the visual arts or creative industries with this high-level diploma. This course will enable you to take your skills to the next level. A Diploma of Visual Arts will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills and techniques relevant to employment within the visual arts or other creative industries.
This qualification provides students with training in the technical, creative and conceptual skills necessary to become a professional artist or designer. Students can select from the studio areas of painting, printmaking or jewellery as they work to develop their professional skills and knowledge in the visual arts arena. Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Study experience
- Experienced Teaching Team
- On-Campus Study
- Flexible Online Study
“The teaching staff at CQUniversity have been very accessible. You can email them, quite often they will call you if there is a problem and they need to discuss things that’s happening, or you can access them at any time.
Elisha Habermann
Diploma of Visual Arts
Career Opportunities
The job roles that relate to this qualification are that of a professional artist or designer. More specifically, these roles may include; Printmaker, Painter, Jeweler/Silversmith, Designer, Digital Artist, Installation Artist or Arts Practitioner. This course also provides a pathway to other visual arts, craft and design job roles.
Structure & Availability
On Campus
Duration:This program is delivered on campus for a period of 12 months full time or 24 months part time.
Drawing 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD532 | Create observational drawings |
| CUAACD531 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
Drawing 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUADRA501 | Refine drawing techniques |
Professional Practice 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory |
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Professional Practice 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
| BSBMKG546 | Develop social media engagement plans |
| CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
Jewellery Specialisation 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| CUAJWL401 | Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery |
Jewellery Specialisation 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAACD509 | Develop and refine metalworking techniques |
Printmaking Specialisation 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| CUAPRI512 | Investigate printmaking materials and processes |
Painting Specialisation 1 - Online Only
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPAI512 | Investigate painting materials and processes |
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
Printmaking Specialisation 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
| CUAPRI511 | Refine printmaking techniques |
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work |
Painting Specialisation 2 - Online Only
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques |
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
Online
Duration:This program is delivered online for a period of 12 months full time or 24 months part time.
Drawing and Copyright
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements |
| CUADRA501 | Refine drawing techniques |
Drawing and History
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory |
| CUAACD531 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
Drawing and Safety
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| CUAACD532 | Create observational drawings |
Professional Practice 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBMKG546 | Develop social media engagement plans |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
Professional Practice 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work |
Sustainability
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
Printmaking Specialisation 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| CUAPRI512 | Investigate printmaking materials and processes |
Painting Specialisation 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPAI512 | Investigate painting materials and processes |
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
Printmaking Specialisation 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
| CUAPRI511 | Refine printmaking techniques |
Painting Specialisation 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques |
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
Duration:This program is delivered on campus part time for a period of 24 months.
Drawing 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD531 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| CUAACD532 | Create observational drawings |
Drawing 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUADRA501 | Refine drawing techniques |
Professional Practice 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements |
| CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory |
Professional Practice 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
| BSBMKG546 | Develop social media engagement plans |
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
Jewellery Specialisation 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| CUAJWL401 | Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery |
Jewellery Specialisation 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
| CUAACD509 | Develop and refine metalworking techniques |
Printmaking Specialisation 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPRI512 | Investigate printmaking materials and processes |
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
Painting Specialisation 1 - Online Only
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| CUAPAI512 | Investigate painting materials and processes |
Printmaking Specialisation 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAPRI511 | Refine printmaking techniques |
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
Painting Specialisation 2 - Online Only
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques |
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online
Duration:This program is delivered online for a period of 24 months part time.
Drawing and Copyright
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUADRA501 | Refine drawing techniques |
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements |
Drawing and History
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory |
| CUAACD531 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
Drawing and Safety
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD532 | Create observational drawings |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Professional Practice 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts |
| BSBMKG546 | Develop social media engagement plans |
Professional Practice 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work |
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work |
Sustainability
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
Printmaking Specialisation 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPRI512 | Investigate printmaking materials and processes |
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
Painting Specialisation 1
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| CUAPAI512 | Investigate painting materials and processes |
Printmaking Specialisation 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAPRI511 | Refine printmaking techniques |
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
Painting Specialisation 2
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour |
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques |
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
Completion of the bksb (basic key skills builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
It is recommended, but not mandatory, that students enrolling in the Diploma of Visual arts will have knowledge around the technical aspects of their chosen media (such as painting or printmaking). Students entering this course are also expected to have knowledge of basic drawing techniques and experience with different drawing media.
Students commencing their skills development in visual arts are encouraged to consider CUA31120 - Certificate III in Visual Arts.
Fees & Scholarships
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Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee
Some government subsidies, such as Higher Level Skills (HLS), will require the individual to contribute to the cost of their training through a co-contribution fee. Government subsidies are subject to eligibility.
The fee will vary based on the course chosen and the eligibility of the student for a concession rate. The co-contribution fee represents the total cost to the student for tuition. There are other costs that the student may have to pay, including but not limited to uniforms and course resources. This will vary depending on the training. If you are required to pay Co-Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
This course is part of the Queensland Government's TAFE Priority Skills Fund. Eligibility and conditions apply. Eligible students need to be enrolled and participate in study prior to the end of June 2024 to access TAFE Priority Skills Fund.
This course is included in the Australian Government’s VET Student Loan (VSL) program, assisting eligible students pay tuition fees. Refer to the VET Student Loan webpage for more information, eligibility and census date calendar. A VET student loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
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