Diploma of Visual Arts - Plan C5448

Diploma of Visual Arts - Plan C5448

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

You must complete all five (5) core courses and all four (4) mandatory elective courses and complete Only Three (3) from the following Four (4) specialisations

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

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

Complete all Four (4) mandatory electives:

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 OART5006C City Campus
Critique cultural works (CUARES502) 50 OART5005C City Campus
Make Mixed Media Artworks (CUAACD523) 65 VART6506C City Campus

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

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:

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:

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:

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

This course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

Information for international students

International applicants please visit C5414 Diploma of Visual Arts - CUA51120 for full details and to apply.

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