Diploma of Visual Arts
CUA51125
- 1 year
TAFE NSW in NSW offers Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA51125), a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification. The program runs for 1 year.
TAFE NSW
Tier 2TAFE · NSW
4.2· 33 reviews
Domestic fee · Full qualification
- Duration
- 1 year
- ATAR requirement
- No ATAR — entry by application
Entry requirements and how you'll study
TAFE NSW offers Diploma of Visual Arts. It runs for 1 year in NSW.
The price on this page is what TAFE NSW has published for Diploma of Visual Arts. It may be a local fee, an overseas fee, or a funded amount. Books, exams, and a funded place can cost more, so ask what you would pay.
Entry requirements
TAFE NSW has not listed entry rules for Diploma of Visual Arts. Ask them about past study, English, and any interview before you apply.
Use enquire to ask TAFE NSW about start dates, study mode, and how to get into Diploma of Visual Arts.
What you'll learn
The study plan includes Refine drawing and other visual representation tools, Realise a body of creative work, Develop sustainability of own professional practice, Present a body of own creative work, Establish and maintain safe creative practice, and Make presentations. Open a unit to see what it covers.
Subjects & units of competency
5 core units · 112 electives available
Each unit is nationally recognised. Open a unit to see what it covers and which other qualifications include it.
Core units
· All core units must be completedGroup Electives
· select units from this group to complete the qualification- BSBCMM411
Make presentations
ELECTIVE - BSBCRT412
Articulate, present and debate ideas
ELECTIVE - BSBCRT413
Collaborate in creative processes
ELECTIVE - BSBCRT512
Originate and develop concepts
ELECTIVE - BSBESB401
Research and develop business plans
ELECTIVE - BSBESB402
Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
ELECTIVE - BSBESB403
Plan finances for new business ventures
ELECTIVE - BSBESB404
Market new business ventures
ELECTIVE - BSBESB406
Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
ELECTIVE - BSBESB407
Manage finances for new business ventures
ELECTIVE - BSBLEG525
Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG433
Undertake marketing activities
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG541
Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG546
Develop social media engagement plans
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG547
Develop strategies to monetise digital engagement
ELECTIVE - BSBPEF402
Develop personal work priorities
ELECTIVE - BSBPEF501
Manage personal and professional development
ELECTIVE - BSBPMG430
Undertake project work
ELECTIVE - BSBPMG539
Manage project governance
ELECTIVE - BSBPRC402
Negotiate contracts
ELECTIVE - BSBSTR501
Establish innovative work environments
ELECTIVE - BSBTWK401
Build and maintain business relationships
ELECTIVE - BSBWHS512
Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
ELECTIVE - BSBWRT411
Write complex documents
ELECTIVE - CUAACD412
Experiment with moulding and casting techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAACD508
Refine model making skills
ELECTIVE - CUAACD509
Develop and refine metalworking techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAACD511
Make moulds and casts
ELECTIVE - CUAACD514
Refine carving techniques for creative work
ELECTIVE - CUAACD520
Manage kiln operations
ELECTIVE - CUAACD522
Work with photomedia in creative practice
ELECTIVE - CUAACD523
Make mixed media artworks
ELECTIVE - CUAACD525
Manage specialised finishing processes
ELECTIVE - CUAACD532
Create observational drawings
ELECTIVE - CUAACD533
Select and refine a specialised drawing technique
ELECTIVE - CUAACD534
Research and apply light and colour
ELECTIVE - CUAACD535
Work with the human form in creative practice
ELECTIVE - CUAACD536
Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
ELECTIVE - CUAACD537
Refine 3-D design ideas and processes
ELECTIVE - CUAATS511
Plan Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts projects
ELECTIVE - CUAATS512
Research the cultures of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural artists
ELECTIVE - CUAATS513
Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural artists and communities
ELECTIVE - CUABRT415
Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events
ELECTIVE - CUABRT502
Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events
ELECTIVE - CUACER411
Experiment with techniques to produce ceramic works
ELECTIVE - CUACER412
Experiment with throwing techniques
ELECTIVE - CUACER413
Experiment with ceramic surface treatments
ELECTIVE - CUACER511
Refine ceramics techniques
ELECTIVE - CUACER512
Investigate ceramic materials and processes
ELECTIVE - CUACER513
Refine throwing techniques
ELECTIVE - CUACER514
Refine handbuilding techniques
ELECTIVE - CUACER515
Develop and apply ceramic glazes
ELECTIVE - CUACMP511
Manage copyright arrangements
ELECTIVE - CUADES411
Generate design solutions
ELECTIVE - CUADES412
Interpret and respond to a design brief
ELECTIVE - CUADES511
Implement design solutions
ELECTIVE - CUADES512
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
ELECTIVE - CUADES523
Design virtual and hybrid events
ELECTIVE - CUADIG518
Refine digital art techniques
ELECTIVE - CUADIG519
Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
ELECTIVE - CUADRA501
Refine drawing techniques
ELECTIVE - CUADRA502
Investigate drawing materials and processes
ELECTIVE - CUAEVP412
Design and develop interpretive displays
ELECTIVE - CUAEVP413
Install and dismantle exhibition elements
ELECTIVE - CUAFIM411
Obtain revenue to support operations
ELECTIVE - CUAFIM511
Source funding for projects
ELECTIVE - CUAGLA501
Refine glassworking techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAGLA502
Investigate glassworking materials and processes
ELECTIVE - CUAGLA513
Refine kiln cast glass techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAILL401
Develop and refine illustrative work
ELECTIVE - CUAILL511
Develop professional illustrations
ELECTIVE - CUAILL512
Refine illustration techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAIND411
Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
ELECTIVE - CUAIND412
Provide freelance services
ELECTIVE - CUAIND512
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
ELECTIVE - CUAJWL401
Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery
ELECTIVE - CUAMWB403
Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries
ELECTIVE - CUAPAI511
Refine painting techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAPAI512
Investigate painting materials and processes
ELECTIVE - CUAPHI531
Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice
ELECTIVE - CUAPHI533
Explore and apply photo lighting techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAPHI539
Plan and produce visual art photo images
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR402
Select sites for creative projects and plan work
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR406
Plan work space
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR408
Integrate disability access and inclusion
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR514
Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR616
Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
ELECTIVE - CUAPRE401
Implement preventive conservation activities
ELECTIVE - CUAPRI511
Refine printmaking techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAPRI512
Investigate printmaking materials and processes
ELECTIVE - CUAPUA511
Create works of art for public spaces
ELECTIVE - CUARES412
Conduct research
ELECTIVE - CUARES502
Critique cultural works
ELECTIVE - CUARES503
Analyse cultural history and theory
ELECTIVE - CUASCU511
Refine sculptural techniques
ELECTIVE - CUASCU512
Investigate sculptural materials and processes
ELECTIVE - CUATEX501
Refine techniques for textile work
ELECTIVE - CUATEX502
Investigate materials and processes for textile work
ELECTIVE - CUAWOO501
Refine woodworking techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAWOO502
Investigate woodworking materials and processes
ELECTIVE - FNSORG501
Develop and manage a budget
ELECTIVE - FSKNUM023
Estimate, measure and calculate measurements for work
ELECTIVE - MEM19030
Research and recommend sustainable design improvements
ELECTIVE - MSFFDM4006
Hand carve wood to custom design
ELECTIVE - MSTAT4020
Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
ELECTIVE - MSTAT4022
Produce screen-printed textiles
ELECTIVE - MSTAT5004
Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes
ELECTIVE - MSTAT5007
Design and produce experimental textiles
ELECTIVE - MSTGN2023
Identify and handle fabrics and textiles
ELECTIVE - MSTGN3023
Estimate and cost jobs
ELECTIVE - TAEDEL311
Provide work skill instruction
ELECTIVE - TAEDEL411
Facilitate vocational training
ELECTIVE
