CUV50111 - Diploma of Visual Arts

Overview At a glance Are you creative and want to learn more? This course is designed to provide the opportunity to develop skills and techniques relevant to employment within the visual arts or other creative industries. It includes competencies in visual culture and professional practice plus electives in studio areas such as painting, print making, drawing and jewellery. This qualification reflects the role of visual artists who combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to prepare for and develop an emerging arts practice. They are able to plan and realise a body of work in one or more art forms. Application Mode On-campus Courses/Units Fifteen (15) units must be successfully completed - six (6) core units, nine (9) electives. Availability CQUniversity Rockhampton, City,  Duration12 months Intake Dates Next intake for this course is Term 2, 2016 commencing July 2016. Hours of Study Approximately 782 hours of study time will be involved however, the training duration will depend on the electives and study mode selected. Career Opportunities Possible job outcomes include: Artist specialising in: drawing and illustration, jewellery making, painting, printmaking. Employment outcomes for the visual artist are diverse, and are characterised by self employment, collaboration with other artists, work with communities and organisations on specific projects, and short term contract...