• You enjoy making and responding to artworks through reflection and self-expression.
• You want to use your observations and visual enquiry to tell stories in 2D and 3D.
• You want to build on your technical and craft skills to produce considered artworks.
• You want to explore meaning in the arts and recognise visual conventions in the creative products of artists and designer-makers. 

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: 

• Be able to apply observation, visual inquiry and technical skills to the production and refinement of artworks.
• Have developed communication skills to discuss the meaning and properties of artworks using art terms and concepts.
• Apply hand/craft skills to create unique works in a variety of art mediums with attention to detail.
• Have developed skills in analysing images and ideas and applying critical thinking to evaluate artworks and works in progress.
• Have good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Understand other peoples’ perspectives and opinions and respect for their views.
• Be tolerant and willing to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Possess the ability to follow instructions, Work Health and Safety procedures and to avoid safety risks.

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.
• Technology: Use traditional art and craft tools and techniques and integrate digital technology into your learning.
• Learning: Recognise your strengths while embracing new knowledge and experiences to support personal and professional growth. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Producing drawings to communicate ideas.
  • Developing and refining ideas to produce artworks in 2D and 3D.
  • Experimenting with materials and techniques to produce works.
  • Selecting and preparing creative work for exhibition.
  • Researching history and theory to inform own arts practice.
  • Developing as an artist and planning a career in the creative arts industry.
  • Applying Work Health and Safety practices.