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Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course.
For International Students please visit International Courses.
Employment Outcomes
All aspects of our lives are enriched by visual culture, craft and design. Graduates of these courses are equipped to excel in activities that embrace an artist’s and designer’s practice. Artists and designers may choose to practise independently, join industry enterprises or participate in public art commissions and community art activities. Opportunities include working in jewellery, sculpture, painting, ceramics, art photography, printmaking, galleries and in education.All aspects of our lives are enriched by visual culture, craft and design. Graduates of these courses are equipped to excel in activities that embrace an artist’s and designer’s practice. Artists and designers may choose to practise independently, join industry enterprises or participate in public art commissions and community art activities. Opportunities include working in jewellery, sculpture, painting, ceramics, art photography, printmaking, galleries and in education.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Qualifications & Skills Covered
Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design
Artistic and creative thinking; practical skill development in a range of media; studio disciplines in ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, digital imaging, jewellery, printmaking and sculpture. Other skills include: art history and theory; drawing fundamentals; concept development; computer system fundamentals; professional practice; material studies; digital graphics; contemporary art studies; drawing for 3D design; OH&S; and design application. Many cross industry units included in the course contain explicit design content eg design solutions, product design and exhibition design. These units when co-delivered build cross discipline skills and broaden the learning experience.
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions:
This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for
this funding please visit the TAFE SA website.
There may be incidental fees for additional expenses to those required to complete the course. For example for equipment,
transport or accommodation.
To help with the payment of your fees, you may be able to pay your fees by instalments. To find out more please visit:
www.tafesa.edu.au/fbi
You may also be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a current:
- Health Care Card
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Veterans Affairs Card
or if you are a prisoner in a South Australian correctional institution.
To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/concession