Diploma of Visual Arts
Diploma of Visual Arts
The Diploma of Visual Arts gives you the skills and knowledge you need to work in the creative arts industry as a visual artist, creator, art tutor, and an assistant museum or gallery curator. In this course, you will learn about art theory and history, and develop your ability to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Visual Arts gives you the skills and knowledge you need to work in the creative arts industry as a visual artist, creator, art tutor, and an assistant museum or gallery curator.
In this course, you will learn about art theory and history, and develop your ability to critically analyse information and communicate complex ideas. You will also learn specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to further your arts practice and realise your artistic vision.
At TAFE NSW, you will have the opportunity to work with a range of arts media, including ceramics, digital art, drawing and illustration, painting, photo media, printmaking, sculpture, wood and textiles
Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:
Refine your drawing and other visual representation tools
Develop your own sustainable professional practice
Realise and present a body of creative work
Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Analyse cultural history and theory
TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical learning. You will strengthen your practical art skills, including:
Realising and presenting a body of work
Documenting your art project
Preparing your work for exhibition
Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of key soft skills that equip you with the confidence to work in the arts industry:
Creativity and imagination
Self-discipline
Commitment to practical study
Sound understanding of historical and cultural arts practices
The latest trends for the global art market include:
Museums moving toward a more inclusive presentation of art history, with a focus on female artists, LGBT+ art and non-Western narratives
Immersive exhibitions suited to social media representation such as Instagram
Art collectors continuing to find artists online
Museums becoming more accountable for the source of their funding
Art dealers using online sales to find new buyers
REQUIREMENTS
Year 12 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or equivalent
Or Completion of a TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
