Diploma of Visual Arts

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to attend an interview to demonstrate suitability for course through Portfolio work.

All applicants must have a USI registered and complete a pre-training review prior to enrolment.

Applicants must:

• be 16 years and over
• have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 OR Cert IV in Design or equivalent
• satisfy student visa application requirements including genuine student requirements
• satisfy eligibility criteria if the candidate wishes to access government funding (VTG, VET FEE HELP etc)
• have parental agreement for students under 18 years of age

Entry requirements for literacy and numeracy range from levels two to three.

The quoted course material fee (GST inc) covers in-class materials and activities. This course may require the student to purchase additional materials, dependent on their choice of medium or activity for practical assignments

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Unit code	Unit Description
CUARES503	Analyse cultural history and theory
BSBMKG546	Develop social media engagement plans
CUAPPR512	Develop sustainability of own professional practice
CUAPPR515	Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUADRA502	Investigate drawing materials and processes
CUAPPR513	Present a body of own creative work
CUAPPR511	Realise a body of creative work
CUADIG518	Refine digital art techniques
CUAACD531	Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
CUAILL502	Refine illustration techniques
CUAACD513	Make mixed media artworks
CUAILL501	Develop professional illustrations
CUAPPR606	Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
CUAIND512	Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUADIG519	Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art

Nationally recognised training	Diploma of Visual Arts
Possible job outcome	visual artist studio assistant digital photography technician

Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of commencement, complete a selection interview, have parental agreement for students under 18 years of age, have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 OR Cert IV in Design or equivalent, students to satisfy eligibility criteria if the candidate wishes to access government funding (VTG, VET Student Loans etc) or student visa application requirements including genuine student requirements

Fees

Tuition fees* (GST exempt)
Concession	Not available
Government subsidised	$8,502
Full fee paying	$15,587
Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
Materials	$685
And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	Not available
Student services - no concession (annual)	$270

*Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
**You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $18,097 from 1 January, 2024 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

Government-subsidised training

Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.