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Course overview

Back to Arts & Design

Locations

  • Inveresk
  • Devonport
  • Hunter Street

Attendance options

  • Full-time

Study type

  • Mixed Learning
$

2025 Tuition fees

  • Subsidised $ 2,590.00
  • Concession* $ 400.00
  • Commercial $ 11,835.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Develop your technical skills and knowledge across a range of mediums and art forms, and take the next step towards your career as a visual artist.

This nationally recognised course allows you to extend your existing technical skills and visal arts knowledge across a range of mediums and art forms.

The course will be delivered through a series of themed ‘projects,’ where you will gain hands-on experience in researching concepts, exploring and developing ideas and experimenting with a range of techniques to create your own artwork/s.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to apply a range of broad and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge to your art, and develop your ability to analyse and use information from a range of sources. You’ll also learn how to incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork, and be given time to focus on developing your own unique ‘artistic voice’.

As part of the course, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a range of collaborative creative projects where you will learn how to work with others to generate design solutions and how to select and prepare creative work for exhibition.

Our experienced teachers are well-placed to guide you in how to plan your career in the creative arts industry and extend your expertise in your chosen specialist creative field.

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed a broad range of advanced visual arts technical skills and knowledge that reflect current industry practices and are highly valued by employers. You will be well equipped to seek employment in a range of visual arts-related role, begin your own business as a visual artist, or even go on to further study and continue developing your skills through higher education.

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
North
Inveresk3 Feb 2025 -
12 Dec 2025
Full-time

12.5 hours per week for 34 weeks 2 days a week - Wednesdays and Thursdays - 9.00 am - 3.00 pm in class 2.5 hours per week online Up to 6 hours per week unsupervised

Mixed LearningApply now
South
Hunter Street3 Feb 2025 -
12 Dec 2025
Full-time

Full Time. 12.5 hours per week for 36 weeks 2 days a week - Mondays and Tuesdays - 9.00 am - 3.00 pm in class 2.5 hours per week online Up to 6 hours per week unsupervised

Mixed LearningApply now
North West
Devonport3 Feb 2025 -
12 Dec 2025
Full-time

12.5 hours per week for 36 weeks 2 days a week - Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 9.00 am - 3.00 pm in class 2.5 hours per week online Up to 6 hours per week unsupervised

Mixed LearningApply now

Information Session

Career opportunities

  • Visual Art Studio Assistant
  • Design Studio Assistant
  • Art Gallery Assistant
  • Museum Assistant
  • Art Supplies Retail
  • Freelance Artist

Information Session

Career opportunities

  • Visual Art Studio Assistant
  • Design Studio Assistant
  • Art Gallery Assistant
  • Museum Assistant
  • Art Supplies Retail
  • Freelance Artist

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