Sydney Art School
Diploma of Visual Arts
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma of Visual Arts at Sydney Art School is available to Australian students as well as international students who wish to study in Australia.
It is ideal for visual arts students who are looking to extend existing technical artistic skills. The studio based "hands on" based learning model follows the classical atelier tradition of teaching art. Specialised studio sessions will develop your skills in the disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking and jewellery making.
You will have the opportunity to learn about the business of being a professional artist by participating in the annual student art exhibition and through lectures from visiting artists who discuss their journey within the visual arts profession.
The Sydney Art School Diploma of Visual Arts course is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework provides for a pathway into Australian universities.
Delivery mode
Sydney Art School offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Hornsby
- Baulkham Hills
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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...
About Sydney Art School
Sydney Art School is a visual arts college offering art courses founded on the disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking and silversmithing. It provides course options for all levels from school age students through to post high school tertiary studies.
Sydney Art School is accredited by the Australian Government to award qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It is the only private tertiary college in Australia to offer qualifications in visual arts at Certificate III, IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma levels.
