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There are 5 courses available within the Newcastle area for people who want to become a artist.
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Develop a professional arts practice with the CUA20420 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts. This nationally recognised qualification develops your skills in drawing as well as your understanding of Aboriginal cultural arts. During your studies you’ll be producing art works that express your own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity and you’ll have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums (ceramics, video art, digital imaging, jewellery-making, painting, sculpture, printmaking, dance, textile work). Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and course opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 6 months.
Are you considering a career in the visual arts? The CUA10320 - Certificate I in Visual Arts is a great way to get started. This nationally recognised qualification develops your drawing techniques and creative ideas, plus teaches you how to use a range of digital technologies and art industry software. The course begins with workplace safety and communication essentials, then allows you to specialise in a number of interest areas including: textiles, painting, indigenous art, furniture, metal and plastics. Sound good? Enquire now for the list of study units (and their availability) as well as training providers who deliver this course..
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..
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..
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..
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To become a artist in Newcastle, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a artist by completing a qualification with TAFE Queensland (established in 1998) or North Regional TAFE (established in 1996). 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.
There is one campus within the Newcastle area that provides artist training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Newcastle. You can also study a artist course through online or distance learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within aboriginal studies. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Aboriginal Studies
Artist
$960 weekly pay
Painter
Aboriginal Dance Instructor
Heritage Consultant
$1,350 weekly pay
Indigenous Land Worker
Government Policy Advisor
$1,820 weekly pay
Policy Adviser