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Version Effective: 7th of April, 2025
CUA51120 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Details
Course Summary
This qualification provides students with training in the technical, creative and conceptual skills necessary to become a professional artist or designer. Students can select from the studio areas of painting, printmaking or jewellery as they work to develop their professional skills and knowledge in the visual arts arena. Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.
Painting and printmaking are offered online. The jewellery specialisation is completed mostly online however students are required to attend the Rockhampton City campus to complete the jewellery units.
Students can complete this course in 1 year if studying full-time (2 units at a time) or in 2 years if studying part-time (one unit at a time).
Entry Requirements
Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
It is recommended, but not mandatory, that students enrolling in the Diploma of Visual Arts will have knowledge around the technical aspects of their chosen media (such as painting or printmaking). Students entering this course are also expected to have knowledge of basic drawing techniques and experience with different drawing media.
Students commencing their skills development in visual arts are encouraged to consider CUA31120 - Certificate III in Visual Arts.
VET Student Loan Information
VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.
For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 5: Diploma |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
The job roles that relate to this qualification are that of a professional artist or designer. More specifically, these roles may include; Printmaker, Painter, Jeweler/Silversmith, Designer, Digital Artist, Installation Artist or Arts Practitioner. This course also provides a pathway to other visual arts, craft and design job roles.
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 5 core units
- Complete 10 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Please select a course structure from the options below:
Online
1 year full-time (study 2 units at a time)
2 years part-time (study 1 unit at a time)
- Online
| Required units | ||||
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| CUAACD531 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAACD532 | Create observational drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUADRA501 | Refine drawing techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBMKG546 | Develop social media engagement plans | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Printmaking Specialisation | ||||
| CUAPRI512 | Investigate printmaking materials and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPRI511 | Refine printmaking techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Painting Specialisation | ||||
| CUAPAI512 | Investigate painting materials and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | CUAACD531 - Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| 2 | BSBCRT512 - Originate and develop concepts |
| 3 | CUAACD532 - Create observational drawings |
| 4 | CUADRA501 - Refine drawing techniques |
| 5 | CUAPRI512 - Investigate printmaking materials and processes |
| 5 | CUAPAI512 - Investigate painting materials and processes |
| 6 | CUAACD536 - Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| 7 | CUAPRI511 - Refine printmaking techniques |
| 7 | CUAPAI511 - Refine painting techniques |
| 8 | CUAACD534 - Research and apply light and colour |
| 9 | CUARES503 - Analyse cultural history and theory |
| 10 | CUAPPR512 - Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
| 11 | BSBMKG546 - Develop social media engagement plans |
| 12 | CUACMP511 - Manage copyright arrangements |
| 13 | CUAPPR511 - Realise a body of creative work |
| 14 | CUAPPR513 - Present a body of own creative work |
| 15 | CUAPPR515 - Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Start Tafe Now (STN) - Online
1 year full-time (study 2 units at a time)
2 years part-time (study 1 unit at a time)
- Online
| Required units | ||||
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| CUAACD531 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAACD532 | Create observational drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUADRA501 | Refine drawing techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBMKG546 | Develop social media engagement plans | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Printmaking Specialisation | ||||
| CUAPRI512 | Investigate printmaking materials and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPRI511 | Refine printmaking techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Painting Specialisation | ||||
| CUAPAI512 | Investigate painting materials and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | CUAACD531 - Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| 2 | BSBCRT512 - Originate and develop concepts |
| 3 | CUAACD532 - Create observational drawings |
| 4 | CUADRA501 - Refine drawing techniques |
| 5 | CUAPRI512 - Investigate printmaking materials and processes |
| 5 | CUAPAI512 - Investigate painting materials and processes |
| 6 | CUAACD536 - Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| 7 | CUAPRI511 - Refine printmaking techniques |
| 7 | CUAPAI511 - Refine painting techniques |
| 8 | CUAACD534 - Research and apply light and colour |
| 9 | CUARES503 - Analyse cultural history and theory |
| 10 | CUAPPR512 - Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
| 11 | BSBMKG546 - Develop social media engagement plans |
| 12 | CUACMP511 - Manage copyright arrangements |
| 13 | CUAPPR511 - Realise a body of creative work |
| 14 | CUAPPR513 - Present a body of own creative work |
| 15 | CUAPPR515 - Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Silversmithing specialisation
1 year full-time (study 2 units at a time)
2 years part-time (study 1 unit at a time)
Students will complete most units online, with on-campus classes only for Jewellery units. Jewellery on-campus classes have intakes in March and August only.
- On-campus
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Online units These units are completed online. |
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| CUAACD531 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAACD532 | Create observational drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUADRA501 | Refine drawing techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBMKG546 | Develop social media engagement plans | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Jewellery group 1 (on-campus) Students will complete these units on the Rockhampton City campus. Jewellery on-campus classes have intakes in March and August only. |
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| CUAACD536 | Refine 2-D design ideas and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAJWL401 | Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Jewellery group 2 (on-campus) | ||||
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAACD509 | Develop and refine metalworking techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | CUAACD531 - Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| 2 | BSBCRT512 - Originate and develop concepts |
| 3 | CUAACD532 - Create observational drawings |
| 4 | CUADRA501 - Refine drawing techniques |
| 5 | CUARES503 - Analyse cultural history and theory |
| 6 | CUAPPR512 - Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
| 7 | BSBMKG546 - Develop social media engagement plans |
| 8 | CUACMP511 - Manage copyright arrangements |
| 9 | CUAPPR513 - Present a body of own creative work |
| 10 | CUAPPR515 - Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| 11 | CUAACD536 - Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| 11 | CUAJWL401 - Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery |
| 12 | CUAPPR511 - Realise a body of creative work |
| 12 | CUAACD534 - Research and apply light and colour |
| 12 | CUAACD509 - Develop and refine metalworking techniques |
Course Assessment Information
RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
| Assessment Types |
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Other |
| RPL |
| Practical Task |
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.
Domestic 2022 Availabilities
Online
Online
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
Start Tafe Now (STN) - Online
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Silversmithing specialisation
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2023 Availabilities
Online
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
Start Tafe Now (STN) - Online
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Silversmithing specialisation
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
Online
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
Start Tafe Now (STN) - Online
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Silversmithing specialisation
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2025 Availabilities
Online
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
Start Tafe Now (STN) - Online
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Silversmithing specialisation
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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