• You want to learn how to see, think and communicate in creative ways.
• You enjoy experimenting with materials to express your creativity including drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have an interest in creative expression and the creative industries.
• Understand other peoples’ perspectives and opinions and have respect for their views
• Have communication skills to discuss own work and artworks of others.
• Be willing to learn how to analyse images and ideas, and to apply critical thinking.
• Apply hand/craft skills to create unique works in a variety of art mediums.
• Have organisational and problem-solving skills
• Be tolerant and willing to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Possess the ability to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures.

Time Commitment: You will need to allocate sufficient time to complete the course. This includes attending classes on-campus and accessing learning materials online. You will also need to undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, practising skills, visual enquiry and completing assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication: Engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, communicate ideas clearly, and foster trust and strong relationships.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively, treat others with respect, and remain open to constructive feedback.
• Problem Solving: Proactively find solutions, engage with challenges, ask questions, and respond appropriately within your scope of practice.
• Initiative: Stay motivated, take initiative, and seek help when needed.
• Planning: Manage time well. Prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Self-Management: Reflect on your performance. Acknowledge your success and take responsibility for your shortcomings.
• Learning: Recognise your strengths while embracing new knowledge and experiences to support personal and professional growth. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas.
  • Develop practical studio skills in a variety of visual arts areas.
  • Source and use information relevant to own arts practice.
  • Discuss and evaluate your own work and that of others.
  • Contribute to health and safety of self and others.
• Technology: Use traditional art and craft tools and techniques, adapt to new tools, and integrate digital technology into your learning.