Diploma of Visual Arts

Diploma

This qualification provides students with training in the technical, creative and conceptual skills necessary to become a professional artist or designer.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Course Code

CUA51120

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

This qualification provides students with training in the technical, creative and conceptual skills necessary to become a professional artist or designer. Students can select from the studio areas of painting, printmaking or jewellery as they work to develop their professional skills and knowledge in the visual arts arena. Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Entry requirements

Completion of the bksb (basic key skills builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

Individuals must provide evidence of their technical and organisational skills to conceptualise and create works in selected medium.

Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or formal study.

Study locations

Rockhampton City

Online

Career pathways

The job roles that relate to this qualification are that of a professional artist or designer. More specifically, these roles may include; Printmaker, Painter, Jeweler/Silversmith, Designer, Digital Artist, Installation Artist or Arts Practitioner. This course also provides a pathway to other visual arts, craft and design job roles.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at CQUniversity Australia (CQU).

56%

Employed full-time

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