Diploma of
Visual Arts

Intake Dates & Course Length

Career Outcomes

Entry Requirements

Applying

Pathways & Accreditation

Fees & Finance Options

Course Structure

Core



• CUAACD501 Refine Drawing And Other Visual Representation Tools
  70.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use drawing and other visual representation tools to develop, refine and communicate ideas for creative work. The unit focus is on manual drawing development and refinement, and visual representation as cognitive tools in a professional practice, rather than a particular level of drawing technique.

  It applies to individuals who are professional practitioners working in any area related to visual communication using drawing and other visual representation tools to support their practice.

• CUAPPR505 Establish And Maintain Safe Creative Practice
  30.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice. It applies to individuals who are sole practitioners or working in collaborative teams across all sectors and areas of expertise, who are responsible for managing safety. The practitioner applies a self-directed approach to ensuring safety. The unit could apply to a range of internal and external work environments, including workshops, studios, offices, field locations and performance venues. The unit does not apply to individuals employed by organisations to manage the safety of a practice.

• CUAPPR502 Develop Own Sustainable Professional Practice
  35.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish goals for own professional practice and to determine how one's practice can be developed in a sustainable way, taking account of all aspects of sustainability - individual, social, environmental and economic. It applies to individuals who must consider the sustainability of their practice in any sector or area of expertise.

• CUAPPR501 Realise A Body Of Creative Work
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate conceptual, technical and organisational skills to create a coherent body of work in any creative form.

  It applies to individuals who are at the beginning of their professional practice and whose completed work conveys a well developed command of materials, process and technique, and strong conceptual and theoretical development.

• CUARES503 Analyse Cultural History And Theory
  70.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and debate cultural history and theory, and to use those processes to develop individual approaches to creative work. It applies to individuals working across all cultural sectors. It might also apply to individuals working much more broadly in business and community roles. At this level, the individual mostly works independently, although the research may be guided by others in terms of its scope and objectives.

• CUAPPR503 Present A Body Of Own Creative Work
  60.0 hours
  
  




Electives



• CUAPAI502 Investigate Painting Materials And Processes
  70.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of painting materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.

• CUAPRI502 Investigate Printmaking Materials And Processes
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of printmaking materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.

• CUAACD504 Research And Apply Light And Colour
  45.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop own ideas about light and colour for integration into a body of creative work. It applies to individuals who have expertise in the use of light and colour and work across art forms and design disciplines. This expertise may be applied in traditional or digital contexts. At this level, the individual works independently and has demonstrated expertise within a body of professional creative work.

• CUAPRI501 Refine Printmaking Techniques
  75.0 hours
  
  

• CUADRA502 Investigate Drawing Materials And Processes
  70.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of drawing materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. This unit relates to drawing as an art form and differs from units that focus on drawing as a visual representation tool. It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.

• BSBSMB305 Comply With Regulatory, Taxation And Insurance Requirements For The Micro Business
  45.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source advice and specialist services to manage business compliance requirements. It applies to individuals who are establishing or operating a micro business providing self-employment.

• CUAEVP403 Install And Dismantle Exhibition Elements
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and dismantle the physical elements of permanent and temporary exhibitions. It involves working in line with established exhibition plans and procedures. It applies to individuals who work under guidance and supervision as exhibition venue staff or independent exhibition contractors in both business and community environments.

• CUASCU502 Investigate Sculptural Materials And Processes
  100.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of sculptural materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work which usually includes the creation of three-dimensional (3-D) sculptural forms. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.

• BSBSMB403 Market The Small Business
  50.0 hours