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 or printmaking 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.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsTo help us understand how best to support you, you’ll need to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessments to progress your application. Alternatively, completion of an equal or higher level course may exempt you from this testing.
Individuals must provide evidence of their technical and organisational skills to conceptualise and create works in selected medium.
Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or formal study.
During your study
To succeed in the Diploma of Visual Arts, it is recommended that students have prior knowledge of the technical aspects of their chosen media such as painting or printmaking. An understanding of basic drawing techniques and experience using a variety of drawing media is expected before enrolling.
If you do not yet have this foundational knowledge, we encourage you to consider CQ University’s Certificate III in Visual Arts. This course will help you build the essential skills and confidence needed for the diploma.
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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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, designer, digital artist, installation artist or arts practitioner. This course also provides a pathway to other visual arts, craft and design job roles.
- 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.
The Diploma of Visual Arts has been designed for flexible online study, giving you the opportunity to learn through a range of interactive online learning and teaching sessions through our learning platform Moodle. As part of the course, you will choose a specialisation in either Painting or Printmaking. To complete the Diploma, you will undertake 5 core units, 10 elective units (including 2 units within your chosen specialisation), for a total of 15 units.
Students can enrol either full-time or part-time, depending on your schedule. Full-time (1 year) students will study two units at a time, dedicating a minimum 26 hours per week to their coursework. Part-time (2 years) students will complete one unit at a time, with an expected commitment of approximately 16 hours per week.
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REQUIRED UNITS Elective units from either Painting or Printing specialisation must be chosen to meet qualification requirements. Units must be completed in sequential order. It is strongly recommended that students refrain from pre-enrolling into subsequent units until approval has been provided by the teaching team. |
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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 | |
| CUADRA502 | Investigate drawing materials and processes | 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 | |
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PAINTING SPECIALISATION Units must be completed in sequential order. It is strongly recommended that students refrain from pre-enrolling into subsequent units until approval has been provided by the teaching team. |
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| CUAPAI512 | Investigate painting materials and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPAI511 | Refine painting techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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PRINTMAKING SPECIALISATION Units must be completed in sequential order. It is strongly recommended that students refrain from pre-enrolling into subsequent units until approval has been provided by the teaching team. |
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| CUAPRI512 | Investigate printmaking materials and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CUAPRI511 | Refine printmaking techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
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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 | CUAPAI512 - Investigate painting materials and processes |
| 5 | CUAPRI512 - Investigate printmaking materials and processes |
| 6 | CUAACD536 - Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
| 7 | CUAPAI511 - Refine painting techniques |
| 7 | CUAPRI511 - Refine printmaking 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 | CUADRA502 - Investigate drawing materials and processes |
| 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 |
Course Assessment Information
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.
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