South West TAFE
Diploma of Visual Arts
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma of Visual Arts will give you the opportunity to refine your visual arts skills, knowledge and techniques. The course will also prepare you for further study in related qualifications to have your knowledge and skills formally recognised, adding to your current employability skills.
During this course you will also be marketing, preparing, installing, and managing an art exhibition where you can display and sell the products you have created.
You will often work independently during the course with mentoring and guidance from your teacher. You will be required to complete studio work and assessments in your own time.
Delivery mode
South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 193/197-205 Timor Street Warrnambool
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Visual Arts will prepare you for the following roles.
Artist
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...
Painter
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...
Sculptor
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...
Art Studio Assistant
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...
Illustrator
An Illustrator produces creative images used for a range of purposes. You might prepare illustrations used in story books or prepare images used in...
Design Assistant
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 Designer
Brand Designers are responsible for an organisation’s visual identity and branding. They oversee the development of logos, icons, corporate colours...
Wedding Photographer
A Wedding Photographer takes photos at a wedding ceremony or reception. You might also take professional pictures of the bride, groom and bridal pa...
Dance Teacher Assistant
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...
Colour Consultant
A Colour Consultant provides advice on the use of colour in decorating and styling projects. You might specialise in interior colour consulting or...
Art Gallery Assistant
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...
Textile Designer
A Textile Designer creates fabric and textile products. You might produce new designs and experiment with different colours and materials. Textile...
Art Consultant
Art Consultants assist their clients with the purchase and display of artworks including paintings, sculptures, installations, and mixed media piec...
Games Animator
A Games Animator creates and animates characters, environments, and visual effects for video games, ensuring fluid and engaging animations. You’ll...
Technical Artist
A Technical Artist serves as a crucial link between the art and programming teams, ensuring that artistic vision is realised within the constraints...
Set Designer
A Set Designer is a creative professional responsible for conceptualising and creating the physical environment in which film, television, theatre,...
Fine Artist
A Fine Artist is a creative professional who produces original artworks using a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, or dra...
Ceramic Artist
A Ceramic Artist creates artistic and functional pieces using clay and other ceramic materials. You might work in studios, galleries, or workshops....
About South West TAFE
As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
