Melbourne Polytechnic

Diploma of Visual Arts

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise a body of work in one or more art forms. Mediums may include ceramics, drawing and illustration, painting, photomedia, printmaking, public art, sculpture, textile design, wood design, digital art and glasswork. Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations. Pract

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Diploma
AQF 5
Campus
Prahran
VIC · +3 more campuses
Course code
Not provided

Course overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise a body of work in one or more art forms. Mediums may include ceramics, drawing and illustration, painting, photomedia, printmaking, public art, sculpture, textile design, wood design, digital art and glasswork. Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations. Practice at this level is underpinned by application of arts theory and history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Discourse around complex ideas is also required. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Printmaker, Photographer, Illustrator, Visual Artist, Ceramic Artist, Painter, Public Artist, Sculptor, Textile Designer, Woodwork Designer, Digital Artist, Glasswork Artist, Arts Practitioner. It also provides a pathway to other visual arts, craft and design job roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations QualificationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.Units of competency in qualificationSome individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Prahran——$21,280per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Preston———International students

Where it is taught

  • 144 High St Prahran

    Primary

    144 High St, Prahran, VIC

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  • Prahran

    144 High Street, PRAHRAN, VIC, 3181, PRAHRAN, VIC

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  • Preston

    77 St Georges Road, PRESTON, VIC, 3072, PRESTON, VIC

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  • Preston Campus - 77 - 91 St Georges Rd, Preston

    77 St Georges Rd, Preston, VIC

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Diploma of Visual Arts at Melbourne Polytechnic: Fees & Entry Requirements