Art and Design

• arts marketing and promotions officer

• arts and cultural officer

• community engagement officer

• arts event promotions officer

• events coordinator

• arts administrator.

• gallery and museum arts administrator/coordinator/project officer

• gallery assistant/attendant

• curator

• conservator

• exhibition designer

• museum programmer/educator.

• ceramicist

• creative artist.

• studio production potter

• freelance ceramics artist

• ceramics small business owner

• community centre ceramics educator

• ceramics technical assistant.

• ceramicist

• studio production potter

• ceramics technician and teacher.

• studio potter

• ceramicist.

• studio potter

• ceramicist

• ceramics technical assistant.

• studio production potter

• freelance ceramics artist

• ceramics small business owner

• community centre ceramics educator

• ceramics technical assistant.

• ceramicist

• creative artist.

• ceramic artist

• production potter.

• A visual diary and two finalised ceramics pieces completed during the course.

• ceramicist with the Diploma of Ceramics

• visual artist with the Diploma of Visual Arts

• junior graphic designer with the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals.

• A portfolio of your creative visual work with 10-15 examples

• Attendance of an interview with teaching staff on campus accompanied with a handwritten form answering specific questions

• ceramicist

• ceramic technical assistant

• visual artist

• sole trader

• studio technician or assistant

• workshop teacher.

• many architectural and interior design companies are now using Revit software as part of their daily operations. This means employees benefit from studying it, as it expands their skillset and can lead to more opportunities at work.

• this course allows you to upskill and have the confidence to put your hand up for more opportunities at work.

• PYTHA will also sometimes ask teachers of this course if they know any good drafters. Teachers may then pass on the names of high achieving students to the interested company.

• assistant makeup artist or assistant SFX makeup artist with the Certificate III in Make-up

• small business owner with the Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Makeup Services)

• makeup artist in community theatre and independent film industry with the Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Makeup Services).

• prop maker for film, theatre and events with the Diploma of Live Production Technical Services (Production Design).

• junior assistant fashion designer with the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

• visual arts and crafts professional with the Certificate IV in Design

• production designer with the Diploma of Live Production Technical Services (Production Design).

• junior assistant fashion designer with the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

• visual arts and crafts professional with the Certificate IV in Design

• costume assistant with the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Costume).

• costume prosthetics creator and prop maker for film, theatre and events with the Diploma of Live Production Technical Services (Production Design).

• Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship

• This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility

• bench jeweller

• jewellery manufacturer

• jewellery designer

• CAD designer

• gemstone setter

• casting production assistant

• production jeweller.

• junior assistant fashion designer

• junior assistant textile designer

• junior interior designer

• junior art administration officer

• junior graphic designer

• junior furniture designer.

• junior graphic design assistant

• interior design assistant

• jewellery design assistant

• textile studio assistant

• fashion studio assistant

• gallery volunteer.

• Successful completion of the Certificate II in Engineering (Jewellery) or an equivalent qualification as evidenced by a copy of your transcript

• A portfolio of your creative work that supports your technical jewellery making skills. Your portfolio should include at least 6 images of your original jewellery. These can be photographs, drawings, CAD images, or a combination of these and can be from formal study or your work experience. Please combine these images into a single PDF.

• Take part in a pre-admission interview

• freelance jewellery designer

• exhibiting jewellery artist

• small business owner

• bench worker

• jewellery retail worker

• gallery assistant

• community arts professional.

• Live production skills, knowledge and experience, as evidenced by your portfolio of relevant design work

• production designer

• art director

• props designer or supervisor

• lighting designer

• costume designer.

• florist assistant with the Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant)

• florist with the Certificate III in Floristry

• senior florist or florist manager with the Certificate IV in Floristry.

• Florist assistant

• Florist

• Floral designer

• Successful completion of the Certificate III in Floristry or

• Significant floristry industry experience

• Floral designer

• Freelance senior florist

• Senior floristry manager

• Floristry business owner

• Successful completion of the Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Graphic Design Skills, or similar higher level qualification, or equivalent, or

• Portfolio demonstrating design and/or illustration skills using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

• motion graphic artist

• multimedia designer

• animator.

• junior graphic designer with the Diploma of Graphic Design.

• Successful completion of the Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Graphic Design Skills, Statement of Attainment in Web Design Basics, or similar higher level qualification, or equivalent, or

• Portfolio demonstrating design skills using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

• Web developer or assistant website designer with the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development).

• junior advertising and marketing assistant

• advertising assistant with Certificate IV in Design

• marketing assistant with Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication.

• junior graphic designer with the Diploma of Graphic Design

• illustrator and designer (beginner) with the Certificate IV in Design

• junior graphic designer with the Diploma of Graphic Design

• junior illustrator with the Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration)

• illustrator with the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration)

• freelance designer/creative with the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design.

• junior designer with the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Multi-Discipline)

• junior graphic design assistant with the Certificate IV in Design (Multi-Discipline)

• graphic designer/ illustrator with the Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration).

• Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Design (Graphic) or its equivalent as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or

• Relevant skills or work experience as evidenced by a portfolio which includes multiple examples of your graphic design work. The portfolio must meet different design requirements, demonstrate typographical skills and use graphic design industry software. A head teacher may contact you to discuss your portfolio prior to enrolment in the course.

• illustrator

• senior graphic designer

• visual designer

• digital designer.

• Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Design (Graphic) or its equivalent as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or

• Relevant skills or work experience as evidenced by a portfolio which includes multiple examples of your graphic design work. The portfolio must meet different design requirements, demonstrate typographical skills and use graphic design industry software. A head teacher may contact you to discuss your portfolio prior to enrolment in the course.

• graphic designer

• desktop publishing operator

• visual designer

• digital designer

• motion graphic designer

• illustrator.

• A portfolio of work demonstrating significant skills and/or experience in graphic design and

• Attend an interview with teaching staff

• illustrator

• graphic designer

• content creator

• social media designer

• storyboarding for film or television

• freelance designer and illustrator.

• Successful completion of the Diploma of Graphic Design or its equivalent as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or

• You are required to supply a portfolio of work that demonstrates significant skill and/or experience at a diploma of graphic design level or equivalent. A head teacher may contact you to discuss your portfolio prior to enrolment in the course

• graphic designer

• digital designer

• studio manager

• junior art director.

• interior designer

• kitchen and bathroom designer

• sales representatives for kitchen and bathroom component suppliers.

• assistant interior decorator

• assistant interior designer

• interior sales representative

• interior stylist

• colour consultant

• soft and hard materials consultant

• soft furnishings consultant.

• Current enrolment or completion of the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration as evidenced by a copy of your transcript, certificate or enrolment letter, or

• Current enrolment or completion of the following units of competency: CUADES302, CUADES303 and MSFID4016. This can be evidenced by a copy of your transcript, certificate or enrolment letter.

• interior designer

• interior stylist.

You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent as evidenced by a certified copy of your certificate or transcript or

• A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent as evidenced by a certified copy of your certificate or transcript or

• A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification as evidenced by a certified copy of your certificate or transcript

Note:

• Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

• photographer (freelance)

• photographer’s assistant (studio)

• compositor

• digital retoucher

• minilab retail assistant.

• A portfolio demonstrating your photography and digital imaging work that demonstrates the application of technical skills and knowledge equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 4 or above

• A resume outlining your experience in photography and digital imaging

• Photographer

• Commercial photographer

• Media/events photographer

• Technical photographer (medical)

• Technical photographer (museum/library)

• Compositor

• Digital retoucher

• working in a design office or any workplace that involves running 3D printers

• creative designer

• small business owner.

• Assistant machinist (printing)

• Carton and corrugating machinist

• Desktop publishing assistant

• Print finishing operator

• Pre-press worker

• Carton and corrugating machine operator

• Mail house operator

• Printing operator

• Ink mixer

• Sack/bag maker

• Screen printing assistant

• Digital print operator

• Print offsider

Apprenticeship

• Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

• Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

• Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

• Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

• This course may be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Check your preferred campus page for more information.

• printing supervisor

• printing operator

• offset printer

• printer machinist

• screen printer.

• Be employed as an apprentice in industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Note

• This course can also be taken as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to to discuss your eligibility.

• flexographic print specialist

• printing supervisor

• printing operator.

• To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

• Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application​​

• graphic arts digital printing tradesperson

• digital print specialist

• print supervisor

• print salesperson

• print manager.

• A valid general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)

• Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship

• This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.

• sign manufacturer

• signwriter

• sign installer.

• You must submit a portfolio showing evidence of your skill in your chosen medium

• practicing artist.

• art gallery/museum curator

• illustrator

• practising artist

• council arts assistant

• art tutor with the Diploma of Visual Arts.

• visual artist, art therapist and art conservator with the Diploma of Visual Arts.

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

• You may have acquired such skills and knowledge through experience in creative practice or formal study.

• artist (sole trader)

• technical officer arts

• assistant gallery assistant/attendant

• community artist

• art tutor

• art retail assistant.

You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• • A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent or
• • A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent or
• • A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification

You must also

• • Submit a portfolio of artwork to demonstrate your creative talent. This must include 8-10 examples of your creative work related to your chosen discipline and be sent to Maryjane.griggs@tafensw.edu.au . These can be sent as pictures and attached as JPEGs
• • Attend a pre-admission interview where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support

Note:

• • Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

• graduates of the Diploma of Creative Practice go on to entry level roles in the arts sector or work in their creative field.

• Have a creative portfolio either digital or physical, with 10 to 15 examples of artwork that demonstrate skills and knowledge including drawings, paintings, photographs, sculptures, journals with drawings

• Conceptual, technical and organisational skills to create and present work in your chosen creative form. You will have gained these skills through formal study or from your experience in a creative field, as evidenced through a transcript, resume or extensive studio practice

• artist

• artist assistant

• gallery curator

• museum curator

• visual arts and crafts professional

• sole trader.

You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent as evidenced by a certified copy of your certificate or transcript or

• A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent as evidenced by a certified copy of your certificate or transcript or

• A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification as evidenced by a certified copy of your certificate or transcript

You must also:

• Provide a portfolio of creative pieces related to your chosen specialisation as part of your application.

Advanced Standing:

• Students who have completed an Australian nationally recognised Diploma in a related creative field will get credit for the first year of the degree and will require only 2 years (full time) to complete the Bachelor

• Students who have completed an Australian nationally recognised Advanced Diploma in related creative field will get credit for 18 months of the degree and will require only 1 1/2 years (full time) to complete the Bachelor

• Students who are granted advanced standing based on their completion of a relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma will not be required to pay the full course tuition fee advertised below, and will only be required to pay for the subjects they enrol in. This may reduce your tuition fees by up to 50%

Note:

• Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

• musician

• composer

• producer

• sound designer

• graphic designer

• artist

• art director

• production designer

• studio manager

• concept/storyboard artist

• gallery curator.