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A Painter creates works of art using paint as their primary medium. You’ll prepare singular artworks or you might create a collection of pieces. Your work may go on public display at an exhibition or a gallery or you might display it for sale in an art premises or online. Painters come up with their own ideas for art pieces or they may be commissioned to paint a particular work for a buyer. You may specialise in an area of painting such as landscapes, portraits or abstract designs.
Painters need to be highly skilled in their field. You’ll need to have excellent creative qualities and be able to turn your ideas into quality pieces of art. Painters often work with buyers or exhibitors so you’ll need good people skills and should be a strong communicator. It’s important that you can collaborate with others and you may need to meet deadlines for commissioned work.
There are 13 courses available for people who want to become a Painter. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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The CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts is an exciting 1 year course for anyone wanting to bring their creative interests to a professional level. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you the history and theory of visual arts while developing your techniques as an artist in drawing, sculpture, wood objects and 3D digital design. Graduate with a completed project ready for exhibition. Enquire now for the list of study units and instructions for enrolment..
Average duration: 12 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..
Average duration: 6 months.
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. .
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..
In Australia, a full time Painter generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working as a Painter has decreased slightly in Australia in recent years. There are currently 2,100 people in this industry compared to 2,300 five years ago. Painters can find work in all areas of Australia but may choose to reside close to large galleries and exhibition spaces.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’d like to start a career as a Painter you could enrol in a Certificate I in Visual Arts. This course will allow you to experiment with different art forms or you could further develop your techniques with a Certificate IV in Visual Arts. You may choose to specialise in a particular painting field with a Certificate II or III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts.
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Here are some potential career pathways within aboriginal studies and arts and craft. 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
Cultural Anthropologist
$1,272 weekly pay
Heritage Consultant
$1,350 weekly pay
Indigenous Land Worker
Land Management Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Cultural Heritage Consultant
$1,500 weekly pay
Government Policy Advisor
$1,820 weekly pay
Policy Adviser
Arts and Craft
Art Gallery Assistant
Art Studio Assistant
Picture Framer
Potter
Screen Printer
Sculptor
Art Consultant
Art Director
$1,450 weekly pay
Art Gallery Director
$1,340 weekly pay
Arts Administrator
Ceramic Artist
Craftsperson
Fine Artist
Freelance Artist
Illustrator
Jeweller
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