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Diploma of Visual Arts

National ID: CUA51120 | State ID: BGR9

Take your art to a higher level

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in selected areas of visual art and craft, with options to focus on painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital art. 

This diploma will enable you to take on complicated art projects with a developed skill set and knowledge of various materials and mediums.

A successful career in visual arts will require you to promote yourself and look outside the square when it comes to gaining employment. You can work on small or large scale public art projects or work as a freelance artist. You can also combine your studies with other courses and become a teacher or work in arts administration.

Gain these skills

  • Analyse cultural history and theory
  • Develop a sustainable professional practice
  • Establish and maintain a safe creative practice
  • Develop and create a body of work

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Visual Artist | Illustrator | Art Technician

Other job titles may include:

  • Printmaker
  • Designer-Maker

Further Study Option(s)

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts

Course overview

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Geraldton

Duration: One Year

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton One Year No No selection criteria

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Perth

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Perth Two semesters No No selection criteria
Last updated on September 3, 2025