Ready to take your visual arts career to new creative heights? Develop your knowledge and skills in a range of techniques and in applying a creative design process to 2D and 3D forms; and develop and extend your critical and creative business thinking skills in preparation for a professional career in the arts industry.
This course will give you an immersive and hands on visual arts experience, and give you the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums including painting; drawing; sculpture; ceramics; printmaking and digital art.
You'll be able to further develop your knowledge and skills in a range of techniques, as well as applying a creative design process to 2D and 3D forms; and develop and extend your critical and creative thinking skills through conversations and direct investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials.
You will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork; and undertake research and critical analysis of culture and history to inform your arts practice. The course will also encourage you to focus on your personal development, and professional practice in arts business in preparation for a career in the arts industry.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Visual arts training
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Add to your palette of visual arts and crafts skills in the cultural heart of the city
This course will give you an immersive visual arts experience, where you'll be able to explore a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and digital art. Plus you'll gain skills in contextual studies and safety and sustainability in the visual arts.
You'll study in our excellent art and craft facilities and benefit from our long history of delivering training in the creative industries.
Course content includes units in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics.
On completion you can continue to develop your skills through a wide range of creative courses on offer at North Metropolitan TAFE.
You will have the skills and knowledge to create original artworks in a range of areas including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, 2D and 3D design and textile art. Your skills will be developed through direct investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials.
You will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork. You will undertake research and critical analysis of culture and history to inform your arts practice, as well as focus on your personal development, and professional practice in arts business in preparation for the arts industry.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.