Visual Arts courses

• TAFE StatementPainting Skills and Techniques

  800-000197

  Unlock your artistic flair with this excellent introductory painting course. Learn the basics and put them into practice as you work on several pieces under the guidance of industry experts. Graduate with a new skill and a few new items for your portfolio.

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• TAFE StatementDrawing Skills and Techniques

  800-000199

  Explore your passion for drawing and learn from industry professionals in this highly practical course. Work on a variety of pieces in a range of styles and graduate with some new items to add to your portfolio.

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• TAFE StatementOpen Studio Practice - Printmaking (Advanced)

  800-001183

  Embrace creative freedom with this open studio course. Commit to completing a self-directed printmaking project and receive in-depth feedback from a teacher mentor. Work independently in a studio context while being part of an active arts community.

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  • printmaking tutor

  • technical assistant printmaking.

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• TAFE StatementOpen Studio Practice - Painting (Advanced)

  800-001182

  Improve your painting skills in acrylics, mixed media or oils. Work on a creative project from conception to completion. Get technical advice from a teacher mentor, followed by ample studio time, and learn to enhance your brushwork and use of colour.

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  • Consultation with the Head Teacher at your TAFE NSW campus to check your suitability to study this course

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  • studio painter

  • illustrator

  • practicing artist.

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• TAFE StatementArtist in Residence

  800-000271

  Gain experience working independently in a professional studio environment and build connections with other artists. Depending on your goals, you can prepare a body of work, build a portfolio or develop your skills for your own art practice.

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

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  • practicing artist.

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• TAFE StatementIntroductory Painting and Drawing

  800-000344

  Gain essential skills and knowledge in visual arts as you explore drawing techniques, principles of painting, colour theory, composition and more. Experiment with various mediums and gain a solid foundation for further artistic growth.

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• Statement of AttainmentStudio Practice - Drawing

  900-82856

  This interactive course allows students to explore and improve their drawing techniques. Learn in a shared studio with a range of tools, equipment and materials. Set yourself up for higher level study to pursue an exciting career in the visual arts.

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  • art gallery or museum curator

  • illustrator

  • graphic designer

  • interior designer

  • fashion designer

  • practising artist with the Diploma of Visual Arts.

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• Statement of AttainmentStudio Practice - Painting

  900-82771

  Learn to manipulate light and colour and use different painting methods and materials including acrylics, oil paint and watercolour. Develop your individual style and create memorable works of art in TAFE NSW's professional art studios.

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  • art gallery/museum curator

  • illustrator

  • practising artist

  • council arts assistant

  • art tutor with the Diploma of Visual Arts.

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• Statement of AttainmentIntroduction to Painting

  900-82787

  Learn essential painting conventions including colour theory, properties of acrylic paint, glazing, dry-brush and impasto. Develop your individual style and create memorable works of art in TAFE NSW's professional art studios.

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  • junior graphic designer with the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

  • practicing artist with the Diploma of Visual Arts

  • visual arts professional with Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts.

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• Certificate IIIVisual Arts

  CUA31120-01

  Build your confidence and explore your creativity in this introductory course. Hone your visual art skills to communicate ideas, work with various mediums and pursue further study. Collaborate and connect with like-minded peers in the creative arts.

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  • creative practitioner such as a visual artist, ceramicist or photographer

  • photographers' assistant

  • ceramics studio, gallery or community centre assistant.

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• DiplomaVisual Arts

  CUA51120-01

  Cultivate your visual arts skills and knowledge and benefit from a broad range of electives empowering you to work with confidence in the industry. You’ll learn to combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise your creative vision in this exciting course.

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  • 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.

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  • artist (sole trader)

  • technical officer arts

  • assistant gallery assistant/attendant

  • community artist

  • art tutor

  • art retail assistant.

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• Advanced DiplomaVisual Arts

  CUA60720-01

  Shape your confidence to express and convey your creative ideas as a visual artist. Refine your craft in a supportive, immersive environment and learn highly technical and conceptual skills, engage in critical discourse and explore the many ways you can practice as a creative professional.

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  • 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

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  • artist

  • artist assistant

  • gallery curator

  • museum curator

  • visual arts and crafts professional

  • sole trader.

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• BachelorCreative Practice

  HE20634

  The TAFE NSW Bachelor of Creative Practice allows you to specialise in your arts discipline, choosing from visual arts or music production and performance. In this course, you’ll develop your creative and entrepreneurial skills through a range of creative projects. You’ll have access to one-on-one studio time with industry-experienced teachers, while you make valuable networking connections, build your portfolio and strengthen your technical skills.

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

  • A NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent; or

  • Completion of a Recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate; or

  • A qualification from a Registered Training Organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or

  • Successful completion of at least one year full-time (or equivalent) study in a course at a higher education institution.

  Additional admission requirements:

  • Attend a consultation (in person or online) with our academic team to discuss your creative background and study goals. This informal discussion is designed to help you find the right pathway for success in the course.

  • Submit three (3) examples of your original creative work. For example: visual artworks (for the Visual Arts specialisation), or music you have produced or performed (for the Music Production and Performance specialisation)

  • You will be advised during the application process on how to submit your creative work.

  These course-specific requirements provide you with the opportunity to:

  • Share and discuss your creative work, influences and aspirations with academic staff

  • Learn more about the knowledge and skills needed for success in this course

  • Discuss study pathway options or enabling courses if needed

  • Access information about the wide range of TAFE NSW student support services, including academic and career support, disability services, Aboriginal student support, and health and wellbeing counselling.

  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’s degree.

  • 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’s degree.

  • 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%.

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

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  • visual arts and crafts professionals

  • musician

  • composer

  • producer

  • sound engineer

  • artist

  • graphic designer

  • art director

  • production designer

  • studio manager

  • gallery curator.

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