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.
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The Diploma of Visual Arts will prepare you for the following roles.
An Artist uses their skills to create pieces for sale or for public viewing. You might specialise in a particular kind of artwork such as paintings...
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. Yo...
A Sculptor uses their hands or tools to create three dimensional art pieces. You might specialise in a particular medium such as clay, stone, metal...
An Art Studio Assistant works with other artists or designers at a studio or creative space. Your duties will vary depending on the artists you’re...
An Illustrator produces creative images used for a range of purposes. You might prepare illustrations used in story books or prepare images used in...
A Design Assistant works for a fashion designer or for a fashion label to help produce garments and collections. You’ll collaborate with designers...
Brand Designers are responsible for an organisation’s visual identity and branding. They oversee the development of logos, icons, corporate colours...
A Wedding Photographer takes photos at a wedding ceremony or reception. You might also take professional pictures of the bride, groom and bridal pa...
A Dance Teacher Assistant helps to teach dance to students in individual and group settings. You’ll assist students to refine their dance skills, l...
A Colour Consultant provides advice on the use of colour in decorating and styling projects. You might specialise in interior colour consulting or...
An Art Gallery Assistant helps with daily operations at an art gallery or community art centre. You’ll assist with setting up exhibitions and may b...
A Textile Designer creates fabric and textile products. You might produce new designs and experiment with different colours and materials. Textile...
Art Consultants assist their clients with the purchase and display of artworks including paintings, sculptures, installations, and mixed media piec...
A Games Animator creates and animates characters, environments, and visual effects for video games, ensuring fluid and engaging animations. You’ll...
A Technical Artist serves as a crucial link between the art and programming teams, ensuring that artistic vision is realised within the constraints...
A Set Designer is a creative professional responsible for conceptualising and creating the physical environment in which film, television, theatre,...
A Fine Artist is a creative professional who produces original artworks using a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, or dra...
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