Diploma of Visual Arts - Plan C5414

Diploma of Visual Arts - Plan C5414

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Duration:
Full-time 1 year
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Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
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Duration:
Full-time 1 year
Fees:

AU$25,000 (2026 total)

Next intake:
February
Location:
Melbourne City

CRICOS code: 108040F

This qualification requires completion of the following:

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete all Five (5) Core Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools (CUAACD531) 80 VART6515C City Campus
Realise a body of creative work (CUAPPR511) 80 VART6505C City Campus
Develop sustainability of own professional practice (CUAPPR512) 50 BUSM6528C City Campus
Present a body of own creative work (CUAPPR513) 60 VART6507C City Campus
Establish and maintain safe creative practice (CUAPPR515) 40 PUBH5211C City Campus

Complete all Four (4) mandatory electives:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Create observational drawings (CUAACD532) 60 VART6516C City Campus
Analyse cultural history and theory (CUARES503) 70 OART5003C City Campus
Critique cultural works (CUARES502) 50 OART5004C City Campus
Make Mixed Media Artworks (CUAACD523) 65 VART6506C City Campus

Printmaking Electives: Complete the following Two (2) Printmaking courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Investigate printmaking materials and processes (CUAPRI512) 90 VART6508C City Campus
Refine printmaking techniques (CUAPRI511) 85 VART6509C City Campus

Painting Electives: Complete the following Two (2) Painting courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Investigate painting materials and processes (CUAPAI512) 80 VART6513C City Campus
Refine painting techniques (CUAPAI511) 90 VART6514C City Campus

Digital Art Electives: Complete the following Two (2) Digital Art courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Refine digital art techniques (CUADIG518) 90 VART6517C City Campus
Capture images in response to a brief (CUAPHI411) 150 VART6512C City Campus

Sculpture Elective: Complete the following Two (2) Sculpture courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Investigate sculptural materials and processes (CUASCU512) 110 VART6510C City Campus
Refine sculptural techniques (CUASCU511) 80 VART6511C City Campus
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