Diploma of Visual Arts
This is the perfect course to turn your passion for visual arts into a career, whether in your own practice, or in settings such government, community or commercial organisations. Guild your knowledge of theory and history to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources, and further develop your skills.
This qualification will provide you with developed skills and knowledge across many media including ceramics, digital art, glasswork, drawing and illustration, jewellery making, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture, textile design and wood design. If you're serious about a professional career as an artist, this is the course for you!
You will have a sound grasp of the theory and history to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources, and further develop skills in arts and crafts. You'll also learn how to interpret and respond to a design brief and refine art techniques to suit. This is the perfect course to turn your passion into a career, whether in your own practice, or in settings such government, community or commercial organisations.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Visual Arts
Course ID
- National ID: CUA51120
- WA State ID: BGR9
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Turn your passion into a career.
Year long course - commences in January 2024
Take on complicated art projects with a developed skill set and knowledge of various materials and mediums. You'll have the opportunity to focus on areas such as painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital media and refine these skills in studio classes designed to bring your ideas to reality.
Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.
Delivery location
Take your art to a higher level
This course will develop your skills and knowledge in selected areas of visual art and craft, with options to focus on painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital art. You'll refine these skills in studio classes designed to bring your ideas into reality.
This diploma will enable you to take on complicated art projects with a developed skill set and knowledge of various materials and mediums.
Our art and craft facilities are purpose built to a high standard of equipment and facilities. Students also benefit from the close proximity to the Perth Cultural Centre which is home to the Art Gallery of WA, PICA and many other smaller galleries.
A successful career in visual arts will require you to promote yourself and look outside the square when it comes to gaining employment. You can work on small or large scale public art projects or work as a freelance artist. You can also combine your studies with other courses and become a teacher or work in arts administration.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This qualification will provide you with developed skills and knowledge across many media including ceramics, digital art, glasswork, drawing and illustration, jewellery making, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture, textile design and wood design. If you're serious about a professional career as an artist, this is the course for you!
You will have a sound grasp of the theory and history to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources, and further develop skills in arts and crafts. You'll also learn how to interpret and respond to a design brief and refine art techniques to suit. This is the perfect course to turn your passion into a career, whether in your own practice, or in settings such government, community or commercial organisations.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Visual Arts
Course ID
- National ID: CUA51120
- WA State ID: BGR9
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Turn your passion into a career.
Year long course - commences in January 2024
Take on complicated art projects with a developed skill set and knowledge of various materials and mediums. You'll have the opportunity to focus on areas such as painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital media and refine these skills in studio classes designed to bring your ideas to reality.
Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.
Delivery location
Take your art to a higher level
This course will develop your skills and knowledge in selected areas of visual art and craft, with options to focus on painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital art. You'll refine these skills in studio classes designed to bring your ideas into reality.
This diploma will enable you to take on complicated art projects with a developed skill set and knowledge of various materials and mediums.
Our art and craft facilities are purpose built to a high standard of equipment and facilities. Students also benefit from the close proximity to the Perth Cultural Centre which is home to the Art Gallery of WA, PICA and many other smaller galleries.
A successful career in visual arts will require you to promote yourself and look outside the square when it comes to gaining employment. You can work on small or large scale public art projects or work as a freelance artist. You can also combine your studies with other courses and become a teacher or work in arts administration.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
Delivery location
Turn your passion into a career.
Year long course - commences in January 2024
Take on complicated art projects with a developed skill set and knowledge of various materials and mediums. You'll have the opportunity to focus on areas such as painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital media and refine these skills in studio classes designed to bring your ideas to reality.
Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.
Locations
Take your art to a higher level
This course will develop your skills and knowledge in selected areas of visual art and craft, with options to focus on painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital art. You'll refine these skills in studio classes designed to bring your ideas into reality.
This diploma will enable you to take on complicated art projects with a developed skill set and knowledge of various materials and mediums.
Our art and craft facilities are purpose built to a high standard of equipment and facilities. Students also benefit from the close proximity to the Perth Cultural Centre which is home to the Art Gallery of WA, PICA and many other smaller galleries.
A successful career in visual arts will require you to promote yourself and look outside the square when it comes to gaining employment. You can work on small or large scale public art projects or work as a freelance artist. You can also combine your studies with other courses and become a teacher or work in arts administration.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Quality training from industry experts
In this short video you'll hear from visual arts students at Western Australia's Central Regional TAFE. This training may also be available at other TAFEs across WA.
Doing your qualification at a WA TAFE college or accredited private training provider will ensure you're receiving quality, industry standard training to get the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Free support and assistance
Your local jobs and Skills Centre can provide free information, support and assistance to help you decide on the best training options to meet your goals.
Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.