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Creative Industries
Why take a Creative Industries course at TAFE?
Do you have a passion for creating things and using your imagination to make an impact? You might find a course in creative industries rewarding and exciting.
Whether you are hoping to pursue a creative career, undergo further studies at university or just want to gain new skills, our celebrated visual arts program offers courses that will help you get where you want to go. Under the guidance of experienced lecturers, practicing artists, designers and craftspeople, you will have the opportunity to learn skills in a wide range of disciplines including design, sculpture, painting, textiles, drawing and jewellery-making.
Our visual arts qualifications in the Wheatbelt are offered at the picturesque Muresk Institute, approximately 15 minutes from Northam and 1.5 hours from Perth CBD. Students can study part time or full time and may be able to stay on campus at the Muresk Institute.
Did you know?
A $2 million upgrade has recently transformed the Creative Industries facilities at our Geraldton Campus into a State-of-the-Art building!
Reasons to study in this industry
- Communities with great art and music programs are proven to be healthier and happier.
- The arts contribute to a range of other industries, including design, tourism, media, IT and education, which opens a variety of career pathways.
- The industry is full of passionate people who create, run and manage the arts.
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With our visual arts qualifications, you will gain the technical skills to explore your creativity through a wide range of mediums. Studies in visual arts can open the door to exciting careers opportunities in public art, art administration and events coordination, ceramics, illustration and many more.
When you take a Certificate III in Visual Arts, you will develop skills, knowledge and techniques and apply them as you create original works. You will learn about art history, art movements and key artists as well as current issues and trends in the creative industry.
Under the guidance of practicing artists in a Certificate IV in Visual Arts course, you will develop concepts for your own professional practice, gain experience in specialist fields and experiment in your chosen disciplines. You will also have the opportunity to establish connections with people in your creative industry.
A Diploma of Visual Arts qualification can offer you a pathway into further tertiary studies at university. As you develop skills and knowledge in your chosen specialised field, you will maintain a sustainable professional arts practice. You will have the opportunity to experiment and refine your techniques and use of mediums and materials, and then create and exhibit a body of work when you complete the Diploma.
Unleash your creativity while developing your technical skills by studying jewellery design with us. You will learn how to research, develop and refine design ideas as you develop practical jewellery fabrication skills and complementary skills in digital design, photography and professional presentation.
Basic Digital Photography Skill Set
State ID KAC88Unleash your inner shutterbug!
Things you will learn:
- How to develop your skills as an amateur photographer
- How to use camera settings to enhance your skills
- Explore rules of composition
- Apply and combine different camera modes
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- On campus
Ceramics Skill Set
State ID KAD70Learn how to operate a kiln
This skill set will broaden the scope of your present practice and create new opportunities, whether you're a ceramicist or potter wishing to experiment and explore this art form or an art teacher or technician seeking to finish some professional...
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- Geraldton
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- On campus
Drawing Skill Set
State ID KAD67Dive into a dynamic curriculum!
This skill set covers various styles and mediums, fostering your ability to bring imagination to paper. Led by experienced instructors, this course is designed for all skill levels, whether you are a novice eager to pick up a pencil or an experienced...
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- On campus
Encaustic Painting Skill Set
State ID KAD65Have fun with encaustic painting
By the end of the course, students will have a strong baseline understanding for launching themselves into encaustic art.
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- On campus
Intro to Music Production and Development (Stage 1) Skill Set
State ID KAD07Let's get musical.
Dreaming of making it big as a musician or songwriter? Ready to enhance your music skills and learn top-notch production techniques? Join us in this course to dive deep into the art of song writing and music production! Learn how to craft compelling lyrics,...
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- Geraldton
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- On campus
Kiln Formed Glass Skill Set
State ID KAD71Create beautiful glass objects.
Learn the art of mixing/blending materials, develop knowledge of glass properties, firing schedules, mould making, and cold working. You will gain skills in a range of kiln-forming techniques and processes that many contemporary glass artists...
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- On campus
Music Producing and Editing (Stage 3) Skill Set
State ID KAD20Edit your own music!
Are you dreaming of a career in the music industry or eager to advance your studies? Join our Music Producing and Editing Skill Set Course, where you'll dive into the core techniques and tools needed to excel as a music producer, editor, or live sound engineer...
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- Geraldton
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- On campus
Painting Skill Set
State ID KAD66Express your creative side!
Get the knowledge and hands on training to become an aesthetic painter, understand elements and techniques that contribute to creating aesthetically pleasing artwork such as:
- Dexterity
- Time management
- Knowledge of materials
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- Geraldton
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- On campus
Photography Skill Set
State ID KAE06Through hands-on practice, students learn to capture stunning images across various styles, such as portrait, landscape, and action photography. With guidance on editing basics and creative expression, participants develop their unique visual style, building confidence to shoot in diverse...
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- On campus
Pottery Skill Set
State ID KAE07This skill set covers the fundamentals needed to create both functional and artistic pottery, making a potter adaptable across a variety of styles and techniques. Key skills include:
- Clay Preparation: Mastery of kneading and wedging clay to remove air bubbles and...
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- Exmouth
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- On campus