Diploma of Visual Arts
National ID: CUA51115 | State ID: AZL3
This qualification will provide you with developed skills and knowledge across many media, and practice may incorporate ceramics, digital art, glasswork, drawing and illustration, jewellery making, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture, textile design and wood design. You will have a sound grasp of the theory and history to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. You will further develop skills in arts and crafts, interpret and respond to a design brief and refine art techniques.
This course has additional entry requirements, please enquire for details.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent |
Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) |
Certificate III |
Job opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to work as an Art practitioner or be employed in government and commercial organisations.
Study pathway
Advanced Diploma and Degree qualifications in a range of arts-related disciplines.
How to apply
Part time, flexible or online courses have rolling enrolments. For help enrolling or for more information contact your local campus.
Please note that all delivery modes may not be available at all campuses, please check with individual campuses on modes of study.
For full time courses, apply at http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au when applications are open.
For international students, contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 621 445 or email enquiry@srtafe.wa.edu.au.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Semester 1, 2020
Bunbury - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CUAACD501 |
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| CUAPPR501 |
Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAPPR502 |
Develop own sustainable professional practice |
| CUAPPR503 |
Present a body of own creative work |
| CUAPPR505 |
Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| CUARES503 |
Analyse cultural history and theory |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBCMM401 |
Make a presentation |
| CUAACD506 |
Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| CUAACD513 |
Make mixed media artworks |
| CUADRA502 |
Investigate drawing materials and processes |
| CUAEVP403 |
Install and dismantle exhibition elements |
| CUAFIM501 |
Source funding for projects |
| CUAPAI501 |
Refine painting techniques |
| CUAPAI502 |
Investigate painting materials and processes |
| CUAPPR504 |
Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice |
| CUAPRI501 |
Refine printmaking techniques |
| CUARES403 |
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUASCU501 |
Refine sculptural techniques |
| CUATEX501 |
Refine techniques for textile work |
| CUATEX502 |
Investigate materials and processes for textile work |
Part time options
Unable to attend full time classes? This course may have part time study options available. Complete an enquiry form below for more information.
Busselton - Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CUAACD501 |
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| CUAPPR501 |
Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAPPR502 |
Develop own sustainable professional practice |
| CUAPPR503 |
Present a body of own creative work |
| CUAPPR505 |
Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| CUARES503 |
Analyse cultural history and theory |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBCMM401 |
Make a presentation |
| CUAACD506 |
Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| CUAACD513 |
Make mixed media artworks |
| CUADRA502 |
Investigate drawing materials and processes |
| CUAEVP403 |
Install and dismantle exhibition elements |
| CUAFIM501 |
Source funding for projects |
| CUAPAI501 |
Refine painting techniques |
| CUAPAI502 |
Investigate painting materials and processes |
| CUAPPR504 |
Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice |
| CUAPRI501 |
Refine printmaking techniques |
| CUARES403 |
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUASCU501 |
Refine sculptural techniques |
| CUATEX501 |
Refine techniques for textile work |
| CUATEX502 |
Investigate materials and processes for textile work |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Margaret River Campus - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CUAACD501 |
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| CUAPPR501 |
Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAPPR502 |
Develop own sustainable professional practice |
| CUAPPR503 |
Present a body of own creative work |
| CUAPPR505 |
Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| CUARES503 |
Analyse cultural history and theory |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBCMM401 |
Make a presentation |
| CUADRA502 |
Investigate drawing materials and processes |
| CUAPAI501 |
Refine painting techniques |
| CUAPAI502 |
Investigate painting materials and processes |
| CUAPPR504 |
Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice |
| CUAPRI501 |
Refine printmaking techniques |
| CUASCU501 |
Refine sculptural techniques |
| CUATEX501 |
Refine techniques for textile work |
| CUATEX502 |
Investigate materials and processes for textile work |
Part time options
Unable to attend full time classes? This course may have part time study options available. Complete an enquiry form below for more information.
Semester 2, 2019
Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Narrogin
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CUAACD501 |
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| CUAPPR501 |
Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAPPR502 |
Develop own sustainable professional practice |
| CUAPPR503 |
Present a body of own creative work |
| CUAPPR505 |
Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| CUARES503 |
Analyse cultural history and theory |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBCMM401 |
Make a presentation |
| CUAACD506 |
Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| CUAACD513 |
Make mixed media artworks |
| CUADRA502 |
Investigate drawing materials and processes |
| CUAEVP403 |
Install and dismantle exhibition elements |
| CUAFIM501 |
Source funding for projects |
| CUAPAI501 |
Refine painting techniques |
| CUAPAI502 |
Investigate painting materials and processes |
| CUAPPR504 |
Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice |
| CUAPRI501 |
Refine printmaking techniques |
| CUARES403 |
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUASCU501 |
Refine sculptural techniques |
| CUATEX501 |
Refine techniques for textile work |
| CUATEX502 |
Investigate materials and processes for textile work |
Find out more
Not all study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus for study modes and elective units offered.
Creative Industries
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