Creative Arts, Fashion and Music Courses

Dance Teacher Choreographer Professional Dancer Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Audio Visual Technician Art Studio Assistant Art Gallery Director

Study areas

Acting

Musical theatre, acting for stage and screen, and contemporary performance skills are all covered by these recognised qualifications.

Career opportunities Performer Actor Theatre Performer Screen Actor Drama Teacher Performance Artist Drama Tutor Acting Coach Theatre Director View all

Arts and Craft

Discover courses in visual arts, graphic design, photography, and more. Explore your potential today.

Career opportunities Artist Painter Sculptor Potter Jeweller Art Studio Assistant Art Director Freelance Artist Art Gallery Director Art Gallery Assistant Picture Framer Screen Printer Illustrator Gallery Manager Art Consultant Arts Administrator Art Technician Craftsperson Art Dealer Arts Programmer Fine Artist Ceramic Artist View all

Dancing

Choose training courses in a wide range of dance genres including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and musical theatre.

Career opportunities Performer Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Assistant Dance Teacher Choreographer Professional Dancer Entertainer View all

Fashion

Refine your sewing technique, learn pattern making, level-up your sketching and drawing skills, get into millinery, or develop an explosive portfolio ...

Career opportunities Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Milliner Assistant Fashion Designer Magazine Stylist Costume Designer Fashion Consultant Footwear Designer View all

Music

Gain skills in music theory, performance, vocals, songwriting, and instrument technique.

Career opportunities Musician Music Tutor Music Manager Music Publisher Music Producer Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician Audio Engineer Music Composer Songwriter Music Editor Assistant Sound Engineer Sound Technician Musicologist Film Score Composer Music Conductor Music Journalist Vocal Coach Disc Jockey Music Therapist Ethnomusicologist Production Manager Music Librarian Accompanist Music Historian Session Musician Theatre Director View all

Performing Arts

Explore courses in theatre, dance, music, and more. Unleash your potential today.

Career opportunities Performing Arts Technician Performer Dance Teacher Assistant Community Organiser Theatre Performer Singer Performance Artist Opera Singer Piano Accompanist Jazz Musician Music Conductor Dramaturg Casting Director Voice Actor Theatre Manager Theatre Director View all

Photography

Learn to produce commercial-grade photographs, refine digital art, open your own studio, or become a photo journalist.

Career opportunities Photographer Wedding Photographer Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Sports Photographer Photojournalist Event Photographer Product Photographer View all

Textiles, Clothing and Footwear

From leatherwork to upholstery, unleash your creative potential and carve a fulfilling career path in this dynamic industry.

Career opportunities Sewing Machinist Curtain Maker Upholsterer Curtain Installer Sail Maker Pattern Maker Leather Worker TCF Mechanic Textile Designer View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Logistics Manager
Production Manager Operations Officer Quality Controller
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Logistics Manager Production Manager Operations Officer Quality Controller + 3 more
MST50119

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
On Campus
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Fashion Merchandiser
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Fashion Merchandiser
MST30222

Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $4,084
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sail Maker Pattern Maker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sail Maker Pattern Maker
MSF30722

Certificate III in Upholstery
Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $4,242
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Upholsterer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Upholsterer
MEM30619

Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $26,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jewellery Designer Jeweller
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jewellery Designer Jeweller
CUA50720

Diploma of Graphic Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,852
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Brand Designer UI Designer
UX Designer Website Designer Visual Designer Graphic Designer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Brand Designer UI Designer UX Designer Website Designer Visual Designer Graphic Designer + 4 more
CUA50420

Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $26,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant
Stage Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant Stage Technician + 1 more
CUA40620

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
On Campus
4 - 6 months
$0 - $11,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter Painter Sculptor
Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter Painter Sculptor Artist + 1 more
CUA30720

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,272
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Art Studio Assistant
Production Assistant Junior Animator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator + 2 more
MST60119

Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
On Campus
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Retail Manager Senior Merchandiser
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Retail Manager Senior Merchandiser
CUA60320

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Blended, On Campus
6 - 17 months
$0 - $15,576
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Visual Designer Graphic Designer Art Director
Brand Designer Website Designer UX Designer UI Designer
+ 4 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Visual Designer Graphic Designer Art Director Brand Designer Website Designer UX Designer UI Designer + 4 more
MST20616

Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Milliner Assistant Design Assistant
Fashion Merchandiser
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Milliner Assistant Design Assistant Fashion Merchandiser + 1 more
CUA31120

Certificate III in Visual Arts
Blended, Distance, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant Fashion Design Assistant
Art Studio Assistant Potter Production Assistant Artist Painter Sculptor
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Art Studio Assistant Potter Production Assistant Artist Painter Sculptor + 6 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $18,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Modeller Camera Assistant Audio Visual Technician
Animator Digital Animator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Modeller Camera Assistant Audio Visual Technician Animator Digital Animator + 2 more
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant Potter
Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Sculptor Painter Artist Illustrator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant Potter Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Sculptor Painter Artist Illustrator + 6 more
CUA10320

Certificate I in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $922
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter Painter Sculptor
Artist Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter Painter Sculptor Artist Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician + 4 more
CUA20720

Certificate II in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,031
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant Production Assistant
Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant Production Assistant Art Studio Assistant Fashion Design Assistant + 2 more
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $15,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Art Studio Assistant Jeweller
Potter Production Assistant Artist Sculptor Painter Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Art Studio Assistant Jeweller Potter Production Assistant Artist Sculptor Painter Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant + 7 more
CUA20120

Certificate II in Dance
On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $33,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tap Dancer Actor Jazz Dancer
Contemporary Dancer Ballet Dancer Theatre Performer Singer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tap Dancer Actor Jazz Dancer Contemporary Dancer Ballet Dancer Theatre Performer Singer + 4 more
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What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

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