UndergraduateArts & Design
Diploma of Visual Arts
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Follow your passion with our Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 the ideal course if you are looking to work as a creative professional. Our Illustration stream allows you to plan and develop a body of work with a focus on illustration, digital imaging and drawing. Focusing on your technical, creative and conceptual skills, this course will help you push the boundaries of your practice to develop your artistic skills and techniques.
Develop your skills as an illustrator:
The Illustration stream of the Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 includes advanced training in traditional studio techniques such as; drawing, illustration and digital imaging, applied history and theory, and business and professional practice skills. You’ll learn to critically analyse information with opportunities to expand on complex ideas for your own work. We offer specialist studios, dedicated classrooms for each subject area, and gallery spaces to ensure that you are supported in your creative endeavours.
You'll also have many opportunities throughout the year to grow your professional networks through industry forums, guest speakers and workshops, as well as your industry-sponsored graduate exhibition.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
15 terms of coursework
- CUAACD531- Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
- CUAACD536- Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
- CUADIG518- Refine digital art techniques
- CUADRA501- Refine drawing techniques
- CUAILL511- Develop professional illustrations
- CUAILL512- Refine illustration techniques
- CUAIND314- Plan a career in the creative arts industry
- CUAPPR511- Realise a body of creative work
- CUAPPR512- Develop sustainability of own professional practice
- CUAPPR513- Present a body of own creative work
- CUAPPR515- Establish and maintain safe creative practice
- CUAPPR611- Originate a body of independent creative work
- CUAPPR616- Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
- CUARES502- Critique cultural works
- CUARES503- Analyse cultural history and theory
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Graphic DesignerANZSCO 232411
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Industrial DesignerANZSCO 232312
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Web DesignerANZSCO 232414
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Requirements Certificate IV in Visual Arts CUA41320 or demonstrated equivalent skills or knowledge apply through VTAC or direct to Melbourne Polytechnic all applicants selected by interview/folio presentation attend an interview Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency. Other: Applicants are required to have proven interest in the visual arts field**Applicants seeking direct entry to the Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 are required to present a folio, which should demonstrate the use of a range of materials and techniques, including a selection of illustrations, visual artwork, photography, freehand observational drawings, digital and other artwork.
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