Diploma of Visual Arts

Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification, or the equivalent international qualification. Skills check Domestic students You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology. The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology. If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths. Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application. Read the Skills Check FAQs. Prerequisite requirements To enter this qualification, individuals must have the technical and organisational skills to conceptualise and create works in selected medium. Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or through formal study. Selection criteria To apply for this course you must present a collection of work, which demonstrates an interest in art and design. Folio pieces may include both hand rendered and computer-generated images, through the use of software from the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. You may also wish to include developmental sketches and process work as well as the finished work. Enrolment Conditions apply for students under 18 years of age. Portfolio compulsory items: Your folio should include 8 - 10 pieces of your choice, that demonstrates your creative works using a range of mediums. These could include: - Paintings, drawings or print work - Sculpture, or ceramics - Photoshop or digital work Note: Submit either JPEG’s or PDF’s. You must submit this electronically at time of application or via the Student Portal and MUST contain a zip file of all folio items. Students who have completed the CUA31115 or CUA31120 Cert III in Visual Arts or students successfully completed Art in Year 11 and are currently studying Art in Year 12 at school may use their work as a portfolio. International Students The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students: - English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent - For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International. - Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12. Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.