
Enhance your painting skills in acrylics, mixed media or oils. Create a complete project from concept to finish. Get expert guidance from a teacher mentor and enjoy unlimited studio access. Build your creative practice in a professional environment.
During this course you'll learn to:
create a plan and complete your own painting project in acrylics, mixed media or oils
explore specific concepts with guidance from your teacher mentor and other students
use techniques to improve your colour, including light, colour theory and mixing
improve your brushwork and work with materials to reach your creative goals
collaborate with other artists and build connections within the creative community.
You'll leave this course with:
a Certificate of Attendance
a pathway to further study in visual art
advanced painting skills and knowledge
completed paintings for your portfolio
opportunities to network with other artists and like-minded people
professional studio experience
the chance to show your work in an exhibition, take on a commission or enter competitions and prizes.
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Successful completion of the Diploma of Visual Arts as shown by a copy of your transcript or certificate.
Professional experience as a practising artist as shown by your resume and a portfolio of work.
You will be contacted by the head teacher at your TAFE NSW campus to check your suitability to study this course.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
the ability and motivation to work independently
an interest in spending more time in the studio as a painter
advanced painting skills
the skills to work safely in an art studio.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Our graduates go onto roles like: studio painter, illustrator and practicing artist.
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
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