TAFE NSW

CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Cultivate your visual arts skills and knowledge and benefit from a broad range of electives empowering you to work with confidence in the industry. You’ll learn to combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise your creative vision in this exciting course.

Delivery mode

TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Poole Street, Albury
  • 181 Narellan Road, Campbelltown
  • Glenreagh Street, Coffs Harbour
  • 363 Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour
  • 64 Conway Street, Lismore
  • See Street, Meadowbank
  • 12-44 OConnell St, Kingswood
  • 60 Beinda Street Bomaderry
  • Coolamon Road, Wagga Wagga
  • Coleman Streets, Wagga Wagga
  • 36 Gladstone Avenue, Wollongong

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

You'll need to provide evidence of your technical and organisational skills to conceptualise and create works in your selected medium.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Enquire with TAFE NSW to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable

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...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Potter

A Potter creates art pieces using clay as their main medium. You might create pieces designed for functional use such as bowls or vases or you may...

Avg yearly income $49,920
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Fashion Design Assistant

A Fashion Design Assistant works with designers to help them create their pieces. You might work with an individual designer or be part of a team a...

Avg yearly income $60,008
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $61,100
Entry barriers Low

Performing Arts Technician

A Performing Arts Technician operates equipment during the production of films, television, theatre and other creative performances. You might work...

Avg yearly income $64,636
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $75,400
Entry barriers Low

About TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.