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Visual arts

Follow your passion and turn your creativity into a career in visual arts. Our courses will allow you to develop your artistic voice and enhance your command of creative techniques across a range of art forms.

Study visual arts

The creative arts industry plays an important role in Australia's economy. According to the Australian Government's MySkills service, it contributes over $10 billion to the our economy and employs nearly 100,000 people. The emergence of new technologies and wide range of job prospects available mean this is an exciting industry to be a part of. The visual arts industry specifically includes a range of creative areas including ceramics, digital design, jewellery design, painting, photography, printing, sculpting, and textiles. 

At TAFE Queensland we have an extensive suite of visual arts facilities including ceramics workshops and kilns, printmaking equipment, drawing and photography studios, AV equipment, and hardware and digital labs that include 3D printing and motion-capture facilities. With electives in painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, digital media technology, photo-media, ceramics, millinery, and fashion accessories, our visual arts courses can prepare you for whatever area of the industry you're interested in.

Our partnerships with leading universities mean you will be credited for your time with us if you decide to upgrade your qualification too. Successful completion of our Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA51115) means you automatically qualify for a provisional place in the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Visual Arts)(ARB405) offered in partnership with the University of Canberra, and will receive up to one year of credit towards your degree.

Career outcomes

  • Artist
  • Digital media designer
  • Painter
  • Photographer's assistant
  • Potter
  • Printmaker
  • Sculptor
  • Textile artist

Visual art courses

Diploma of Visual Arts

Unlock your creative talents with this visual arts diploma qualification. This course is perfect for individuals seeking self employment or work within the wider creative industries community.

Careers

  • Woodwork Designer
  • Printmaker
  • Commercial Textile Designer
  • Ceramic Artist
  • Visual Artist
  • Illustrator
  • Photographer
  • Painter (Visual Arts)
  • Sculptor
  • Digital Artist
  • Glasswork Artist
Full Time : 1 year
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Certificate III in Visual Arts

Start your career in the arts with this entry-level qualification that will hone your skills to work as a visual artist across a number of mediums.

Careers

  • Painter (Visual Arts)
  • Sculptor
  • Arts and Media Professional
  • Ceramics Studio Assistant
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging

Add some extra flair to your career in photography by learning the latest in digital photography trends with this advanced course.

Careers

  • Commercial Photographer
  • Social Media Content Creator
  • Digital Retoucher/Enhancer
  • Digital Artist
  • Freelance Photographer
  • Printmaker
Full Time : 1 year
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Bachelor of Creative Industries (Visual Arts)

In partnership with the University of Canberra

Establish your career in the visual arts with this bachelor degree and develop a broad and coherent range of specialist knowledge and practical skills.

Careers

  • Arts Professional
  • Visual Arts and Crafts Professional
Full Time : 3 years
Next Start : 03 Feb 2025

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Set yourself on the path to a creative career in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industry. Gain the practical skills required to gain an entry-level position as an artist.

Careers

  • Production Assistant
  • Textile Artist
  • Artist
Next Start : 24 Feb 2025

Certificate III in Visual Arts

Start your career in the arts with this entry-level qualification that will hone your skills to work as a visual artist across a number of mediums.

Careers

  • Painter (Visual Arts)
  • Sculptor
  • Arts and Media Professional
  • Ceramics Studio Assistant
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025
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2024 Mid-Year Exhibition - South Bank

Look through the lense and walk amongst the 2024 Mid-Year Exhibition - South Bank. 

Graduate students, within Certificate III in Visual Arts (CUA31120) and Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA51120). 

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I'm a very strong believer that you want to be an actual or practicing artist, that having time at TAFE is crucial because it really gives you those core hands-on skills that are required for any artist.
Rob Douma, Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA60715) and Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours)(298JA)
 
Visual Arts
In partnership with the University of Canberra

Visual arts studios

Find out more about the facilities you'll have access to as a visual arts student at TAFE Queensland including art galleries, studios, and ceramics workshops.

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