Creative Arts, Fashion and Music Courses in Cairns
There are 18 courses available in Cairns for people who want to study creative arts, fashion and music.
CUA50720
Online, On Campus
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UI Designer
UX Designer
Website Designer
Brand Designer
Art Director
Visual Designer
Graphic Designer
Become a professional graphic designer and gain advanced design and visual representation skills with the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design. Studying online and in the classroom you will be researching visual communication history and theory — as well as learning how to create and manipulate graphics, plus produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications. Graduate with a professional body of creative work to present to prospective employers or clients.
Enquire now for a list of study units, software requirements, and the next batch intake dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Online, On Campus
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Music Composer
Vocal Coach
Music Teacher
Sound Technician
Musician
The Bachelor of Music develops exceptional musical talent, blending performance, composition, and technology. It promotes artistic growth in an environment valuing excellence, passion, and entrepreneurship. This course offers a modern musical experience encompassing classical, jazz, and contemporary performance, multimedia composition, and audio engineering. Students acquire new skills and knowledge for navigating music and performing arts in the digital era.
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Average duration: 3 years.
CUA50820
Online, On Campus
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Musician
Music Composer
Are you an aspiring musician wanting to develop a repertoire and refine your performance skills? How about the CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Performance)? This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to compose and arrange music, then prepare your compositions for publishing and performance. The course begins with an in-depth look at copyright and creative arts industry knowledge. You’ll then develop real-world skills in soloing, improvisation, auditioning, and stagecraft. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA50920
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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Sports Photographer
Photographer
Wedding Photographer
Portrait Photographer
Fashion Photographer
Become a professional photographer with the CUA50920 Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to run your own photography business, producing innovative digital images then displaying them for sale or in art exhibitions. During your studies you’ll have the opportunity to gain skills in wedding photography, portraiture, stock photos, eCommerce, commercial photos, drone technologies, monetisation, client and project work, creative collaborations, and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, commercial photography competencies, and the list of available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA30920
Online, On Campus
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Musician
Disc Jockey
The CUA30920 Certificate III in Music is a great first step in becoming a professional musician or sound assistant. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the international music industry and allows you to gain professional-level skills in music performance, sound production, songwriting, composition, and music business. Graduate ready to perform solo gigs, join a band, or record a music demo. Enquire now for the list of study units, music career outcomes, and course openings near you..
Average duration: 6 months.
CUA41120
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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Sports Photographer
Photographer
Wedding Photographer
Fashion Photographer
Portrait Photographer
Get started in professional photo editing with the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging (CUA41120). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to capture, process, and enhance photo images in response to a professional project brief. The course covers: photo imaging industry knowledge, applying lighting techniques, undertaking project work, storing and maintaining finished creative work, work health and safety. Enquire now for upcoming course enrolment dates, and the full list of photography career competencies..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA50820
Online, On Campus
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Music Tutor
Musician
Songwriter
Music Composer
Music Teacher
Jazz Musician
The nationally recognised CUA50820 Diploma of Music primes you for success in the music industry. Whether you’re wanting to become a guitar teacher, sound engineer, music promoter, or international recording artist, this course will give your career a kickstart. Your studies begin with music industry essentials, teaching you how to manage the copyright of your music and keep yourself healthy and safe. You’ll then choose specialty units in career interest areas: Performance, Creation and Composition, Music Tuition, Sound Production, and Music Business. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, specialisation choices (and their availability) as well as course openings near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA60520
On Campus
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Music Composer
Music Editor
Music Manager
Music Producer
Music Tutor
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use wide-ranging analytical, technical, creative, conceptual and managerial skills in their chosen field in the music industry. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad, and they may operate in their industry sector with autonomy, judgement, and defined responsibility. These individuals are sometimes accountable for group outcomes. They may work in music performance, music creation and composition, music tuition, sound production, or music business contexts..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA30420
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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Lighting Technician
Audio Visual Technician
Production Assistant
Stage Technician
Gaffer
Get the skills you need to join a production crew for film, TV or theatre with the CUA30420 Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services. This nationally recognised qualification will help you plan a career in the creative arts industry, participating in collaborative projects and working in a live production environment. You’ll gain technical skills in live production and have opportunities to pursue your own creative expression. The course allows you to specialise in sound, vision, costume, lighting, scenery and props, or staging. Enquire now for the full list of study units, specialisation areas (and their availability) as well as active course dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA30520
Online, On Campus
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Artist
Painter
Art Studio Assistant
Turn your art into your career with the CUA30520 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts. This nationally recognised qualification will help you develop a professional arts practice and produce work that expresses your own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity. Your studies begin with an introduction to the history and development of Aboriginal art forms, and you’ll gain a strong understanding of cultural protocols and how they inform your own arts practice. You’ll then explore the use of colour and gain technicals skills in the visual arts (2D and 3D design, drawing, calligraphy, ceramics, CAD drawings, digital imagery, painting, and more). Enquire now for entry requirements, arts career outcomes, and enrolment centres with active course dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
CUA30120
Online, On Campus
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Ballet Dancer
Contemporary Dancer
Jazz Dancer
Tap Dancer
Become a dance professional with the CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance. This nationally recognised qualification covers a range of dance styles (ballet, jazz, rhythm, contemporary) and will develop your audition, improvisation, partnering and performance techniques. The course also helps you condition your body for dance performance, plus improve your overall level of fitness.
Enquire now for the list of study units and your eligibility for enrolment..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA20120
Online, On Campus
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Professional Dancer
If you dream of becoming a professional dancer the CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance is a course to get you started. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you basic dance techniques while developing your artistic expression. Your studies begin with an introduction to safe dance practices and the physical fitness required for dance performance. You’ll also gain a good appreciation for the creative arts industry in Australia and have the opportunity to prepare for a live performance. The course has scope to study ballet, tap, street, Aboriginal and cultural dance, contemporary, and many more dance, styles. Enquire now for the the list of study units, dance competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA51120
On Campus
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Fashion Design Assistant
Sculptor
Potter
Art Studio Assistant
Painter
Artist
Design Assistant
Performing Arts Technician
Illustrator
The CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts supports your career in photography, ceramics, painting, digital art, printmaking, sculpting, and fashion — or for further developing your creative hobbies and artistic interests. It’s the perfect blend of creative arts history, theory, and practice. Over 12 months you’ll be refining your practical skills across a range of mediums, plus realising and presenting a body of your own creative work. Even better, you’ll have the opportunity to join an international study tour to the world’s artistic hotspots such as Milan, Paris, New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong.
Enquire now for the list of study choices and details of the portfolio submission required at enrolment. .
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA51020
Online, On Campus
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Animator
Digital Animator
3D Modeller
Audio Visual Technician
Camera Assistant
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media is an exciting qualification for the next generation of film makers and screen producers, as well as anyone wanting to advance their career in television, radio, film, or visual effects. Your studies begin with a sound introduction to the creative arts industry in Australia (and worldwide) — you’ll be developing ideas for later production work and building a solid creative practice. Choose specialisation electives to support your career aspirations: animation and visual effects, film and TV production, general media skills.
Enquire now for the list of elective choices, career outcomes, and the availability of enrolment slots..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA31120
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Artist
Painter
Fashion Design Assistant
Art Studio Assistant
Potter
Sculptor
Design Assistant
Performing Arts Technician
Production Assistant
Work alongside a professional photographer or just indulge your personal creativity and love of photography with the CUA31120 Certificate III in Visual Arts. This nationally recognised training course will help you develop a creative arts practice and teach you how to produce commercial grade photographs. Over 6 months you will be: exploring the use of colour, extending your critical thinking skills, producing digital images, producing prints, using wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs.
Enquire now for the list of training centres and study dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
CUA60320
Online, On Campus
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Graphic Designer
Visual Designer
Art Director
Brand Designer
Website Designer
UX Designer
UI Designer
Take your existing skills as a graphic designer to the next level with the CUA60320 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design. You’ll be using the Adobe Creative Suite and Content Management Systems at a professional level — while learning how to engage in the business of graphic design (creative practice, design briefs, project work). This nationally recognised qualification is completed over 6 months in a classroom (including a simulated design studio).Enquire now for the next batch intake plus the full course prospectus..
Average duration: 6 months.
CUA30720
Online, On Campus
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Painter
Artist
Art Studio Assistant
Junior Graphic Designer
Production Assistant
Junior Animator
The CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals will boost your career in photography, graphic design, and desktop publishing. Over 6 months you will learn the fundamentals of colour, drawing, digital imagery and the production of 2D and 3D images — graduating with a nationally recognised qualification and ready to work in a photography or design role. Enquire now to discuss your study options..
Average duration: 6 months.
CUA40620
On Campus
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Sculptor
Potter
Artist
Painter
Embrace your ancestry and cultural identity with the CUA40620 Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts. It’s a nationally recognised training course that teaches you how to establish yourself as an artist and build a commercial practice. The course covers: drawing, painting, art history and theory, textiles, prints, stencilling, colour theory and design.
Enquire now for the next opportunities for enrolment — you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent to enrol in this qualification..
Average duration: 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I complete my qualification in Cairns?
Yes, there are course providers who offer qualifications in creative arts, fashion and music in Cairns. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
What study modes are available?
There are several campuses within the Cairns area that provide training in creative arts, fashion and music. The closest campus is 1km away from the center of Cairns. You can also study a creative arts, fashion and music course through online, distance or workplace learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
What job opportunities can I expect from a career in creative arts, fashion and music?
Potential career pathways within the creative arts, fashion and music industry include acting, dancing, fashion or music (to name a few). Browse through the job pathways table to find a career that suits your needs.
Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within creative arts, fashion and music. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.