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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 is underway to transform the Creative Industries facilities at our Geraldton campus.

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.

Visual Arts Courses

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.

Jewellery Design Courses

^ Please note: Eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
State ID: KAD25
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Apply Glass Design Skill Set

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Explore applying patterns on glass!

In this skill sets you will learn how to apply patterns and/or designs on glass surfaces to manufacture decorative glass products.

If you would like to further your skills in Glass Design, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

Skill set
State ID: KAC88
Industry Creative Industries
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Basic Digital Photography Skill Set

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Increase your confidence behind the lens by improving your digital camera skills and picture composition techniques with our Basic Digital Photography Skills Set!

Designed for anyone with an interest in digital photography and wanting extend their knowledge of basic camera functions,  photograph composition and photo editing.

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
  • How to edit digital images using a range of digital media techniques.

Our Basic Digital Photography Skills Set will be run subject to enrolment numbers. 
Please email info@crtafe.wa.edu.au to lodge your interest, and we will notify you of the next available intake.

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State ID: KAD26
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Blend Glass Mix Materials Skill Set

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You will learn the art of mixing/blending materials, develop knowledge of glass properties, firing schedules, mould making, and cold working. You will also gain skills in a range of kiln-forming techniques and processes that many contemporary glass artists utilize as the basis of their work practice.

If you would like to further your skills in Glass Design, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

 

 

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State ID: KAC80
Industry Creative Industries

Ceramic Mixed Media Skill Set

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Looking to explore and experiment ceramics? This skill set that focuses on designing and making a range of forms with special attention being paid to developing and expanding your techniques and skills on the potter's wheel. 

Take your ceramics to the next level with detailed instruction on the design and methods for making creative adaptations of the array of traditional functional forms, both large and small. The skill set encompasses a range of creative opportunities for new forms and methods. 

Our Ceramics skill sets will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

If you would like to further your skill in ceramics, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

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State ID: KAD28
Industry Creative Industries

Ceramics - Kiln Skill Set

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Learn 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 development in a ceramic’s studio setting.

  • Hand building course understanding clay and its properties, slab, coil and finishing techniques.
  • Students will be required to fire a kiln, load, and stack products, monitor, and adjust kiln operation.
  • Operating ancillary equipment safely and principles of operation
  • Develop

Our Ceramics skill sets will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

If you would like to further your skill in ceramics, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

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State ID: KAD24
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Creative Jewellery Skill Set

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Create unique pieces of jewellery

Learn how to explore your artistry with our Creative Jewellery short course - great for participants who have completed the Produce Jewellery(opens in a new tab) course, or the Introductory Jewellery Making course(opens in a new tab) .

Under the guidance of experienced lecturers and practising craftspeople, you can learn key skills in jewellery creation. This introductory course is ideal for hobbyists or those wanting to learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Dress requirements

  • Participants must wear enclosed shoes, e.g. sneakers or leather type shoes
  • Long hair must be tied back and any long accessories must be removed when working on the machines.

Continue your training by enrolling into our Design Jewellery (opens in a new tab) course.

Skill set
State ID: KAD27
Industry Creative Industries

Design Creative Ceramic Skill Set

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Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

This skill set will broaden the scope of your existing practice and offer up new opportunities, whether you're a ceramicist or potter eager to experiment and explore this art form, or an art teacher or technician looking to complete some professional development in a ceramic’s studio environment. The skill set covers a wide range of creative potential for unique shapes and procedures.

  • Understand the fundamentals of clay including drying and firing
  • Basic science and technology of clays and glazes. 
  • Develop new glazes through formulation and testing.
  • Begin hand building project, apply surface decoration techniques.

Our Ceramics skill sets will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

If you would like to further your skill in ceramics, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

Skill set
State ID: KAD23
Industry Creative Industries

Design Jewellery Skill Set

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Design intricate jewellery pieces

Learn the basics of jewellery design with this short course, where you will plan and create patterns for pieces of jewellery.

Under the guidance of experienced lecturers and practising craftspeople, you can learn key skills in jewellery design. This introductory course is ideal for hobbyists or those wanting to learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment.

No previous experience is needed. 

Interested in making jewellery? Why not continue your training with our Produce Jewellery(opens in a new tab) and Creative Jewellery(opens in a new tab) courses! (opens in a new tab) We also have our Introductory Jewellery Making(opens in a new tab) course that might interest you.

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State ID: KAD38
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Encaustic Painting Vessels Skill Set

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Ever wanted to try out encaustic painting? Now is your chance!

Creating encaustic vessels is a fun and creative way to explore the 2D form. By following these steps, you can use the creative process to create a unique and beautiful vessel that showcases your personal style and artistic vision. During the course, you will learn the fundamentals of encaustic painting, such as how to melt and mix wax, apply it to your painting surface, and manipulate it to create texture, depth, and visual interest.

Days: Wednesdays | 5.30 - 8.30 pm

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State ID: KAD39
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Extend Kiln Glass Skill Set

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This Skill Set will provide you with the knowledge required to apply patterns and/or designs to glass surfaces to manufacture decorative glass products.

This course is available on two different days, either Wednesday evening or Friday morning as follows:

  • Days: Wednesday Evenings
  • Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30pm

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  • Days: Friday Mornings
  • Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm
Skill set
State ID: KAD07
Industry Creative Industries

Intro to Music Production and Development (Stage 1) Skill Set

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Looking for a career in the music industry? Or are you wanting to further your studies?

This Skill Set is the perfect opportunity for budding song writers, or those wanting to work in television, recording studios or live sound production.

In this course you will get an understanding of modern music production and be able to put your new skills to practice in a home studio environment, as a studio hand in a working studio or as a live sound engineer.

For Musicians the course will help you to create and capture your ideas and work them to a demo level, ready to be recorded or produced further and develop your skills to be used in live performances. Even if you are not a musician you will pick up valuable song writing skills that will assist you to become a Producer in the future. These skills will allow you to create your own music using technologies.

If you would like to further your skills in Music Production and Development, we also have these Skill Sets on offer:

Skill set
State ID: KAC78
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Introduction Glass Working Skill Set

In this course, you will learn basic glassworking techniques to create glass objects from simple design concepts.

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Create beautiful glass objects. 

In this course, you will learn basic glassworking techniques to create glass objects from simple design concepts. You will have the opportunity to develop your own ideas to learn the technical skills to create your creative pieces.  You will learn technical skills including moulding and casting. 

If you would like to further your skills in Glass Design, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

Skill set
State ID: KAD30
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Introduction to Monotype Printmaking Skill Set

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Monotype printing is a type of printmaking that yields only one unique print from each prepared plate.

This skill set will allow you to learn a range of combined techniques to produce finished prints from design concepts which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress.

Skill set
State ID: KAC79
Industry Creative Industries

Introductory Jewellery Making Skill Set

Start a career that always has a silver lining.

Simply express your creativity or take your curiosity to a career with the skills you'll learn in this short course. You'll learn hands-on techniques and work with silver and metal to design and create.

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Make your own silver jewellery 

Learn the skills and knowledge to create simple silver and metal jewellery in this beginner course. Using a range of techniques, you will learn to develop your own ideas about design and style. At the completion of this course, you will get to take home your own sterling silver creations.

Topics covered include:

  • How to accurately measure and saw silver and other metals
  • Filing, hammering, texturising and forging metals
  • How to safely solder
  • Polishing and finishing jewellery pieces
  • Theory

If you would like to further your skills in Jewellery Making, we have other Skill Sets on offer:

Skill set
State ID: KAD37
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Learn and Explore Encaustic Painting Skill Set

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Explore encaustic art, and elevate your paintings. 

Encaustic is one of the oldest forms of painting using wax layers applied hot and then reheated to fuse the layers together. In this course, students will be encouraged to explore encaustic by gaining a core understanding of fundamental techniques and different styles of application and design. By the end of the course, students will have a strong baseline understanding for launching themselves into encaustic art. 

Days: Wednesdays | 5.30 - 8.30 pm

Skill set
State ID: KAD20
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Music Producing and Editing (Stage 3) Skill Set

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On campus

With this skill set, you will get an understanding of modern music production and be able to put your new skills to practice in a home studio environment, as a studio hand in a working studio or as a live sound engineer.

For Musicians, the course will help you to create and capture your ideas and work them to a demo level, ready to be recorded or produced further and develop your skills to be used in live performances.

Even if you are not a musician, you will pick up valuable song writing skills that will assist you in becoming a Producer in the future. These skills will allow you to create your own music using technologies.

If you would like to further your skills in Music Production and Development, we also have these Skill Sets on offer:

Skill set
State ID: KAC82
Industry Creative Industries

Polymer Clay Skill Set

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Explore the creative world of polymer clay

What the course involves: exploring vessel creation using polymer clay, specifically looking at shape, texture, inclusions, carving, and surface decoration.

Students will learn the fundamentals of polymer clay from conditioning, manipulating the clay and finally curing the clay. At the end of the course, they should feel confident to work on their own with this medium to create a range of sculptural or jewellery-related items.

Skill set
State ID: KAD22
Industry Creative Industries

Produce Jewellery Skill Set

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Make your own jewellery!

Have you always wanted to know how to make your own jewellery? Then this course is for you! Learn the basic skills of producing jewellery and discover a large range of techniques that will allow you to develop your own ideas and style. 

Under the guidance of experienced lecturers and practising craftspeople, you can learn key skills in jewellery creation. This introductory course is ideal for hobbyists or those wanting to learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Dress requirements

  • Participants must wear enclosed shoes, e.g. sneakers or leather type shoes
  • Long hair must be tied back and any long accessories must be removed when working on the machines.

Continue your training by enrolling into our Creative Jewellery(opens in a new tab) course, or Design Jewellery(opens in a new tab)  course.

Skill set
National ID: CUA31020
State ID: BGT8
Industry Creative Industries

Certificate III in Screen and Media

Your career in the media starts here.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and exciting media industry. You'll gain practical skills and knowledge, as well as develop your critical and creative thinking skills.

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VET Delivered to Secondary Students

Mix your own demo, present live on-air and film and edit your own masterpieces. 

This qualification is the perfect platform to kick-start your career in the media industry. Industry experts guide you to use industry-standard equipment and software. You'll learn and develop media skills, including the basics of sound recording and editing, video production, post-production, and skills for broadcast production or presentation. 

Begin your journey into mastering your creativity, learning to write content for all types of media, and producing content for any platform, from Facebook to the film studio floor. Change how you think and feel about the media, develop your critical and creative thinking skills and open your mind to the possibilities of the media industry. 

Certificate III
State ID: KAC04
Industry Creative Industries

Simply Sewing Skills Set

Get started on your sewing skills by joining our Simple Sewing Skills Set.

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Learn to make your own clothing!

Get started on your sewing skills by joining our Simple Sewing Skills Set. We'll teach you the basics - starting with how to use a sewing machine, assembling garment components, how to cut fabric, how to layer your fabric, using patterns and different machine operation techniques.

Skill set
State ID: KAD19
Industry Creative Industries
Skill sets

Song Development and Recording (Stage 2) Skill Set

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On campus

With this skill set, you will get an understanding of modern music production and be able to put your new skills to practice in a home studio environment, as a studio hand in a working studio or as a live sound engineer.

Even if you are not a musician, you will pick up valuable song writing skills that will assist you in becoming a Producer in the future. These skills will allow you to create your own music using technologies.

For Musicians, the course will help you to create and capture your ideas and work them to a demo level, ready to be recorded or produced further and develop your skills to be used in live performances.

If you would like to further your skills in Music Production and Development, we also have these Skill Sets on offer:

Skill set
National ID: CUA31120
State ID: BGV9
Industry Creative Industries

Certificate III in Visual Arts

Sculpt your skills and your career path.

Your career in Visual Arts is only limited by your imagination. Build on your current skills and knowledge in this course and expand your expertise across a wider range of visual art disciplines.

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VET Delivered to Secondary Students

Creativity starts here.

In this qualification, you'll learn how to create two and three-dimensional forms in a variety of visual arts areas.

Our training will help you visualise, develop and present ideas and images and give you the skills to design and produce paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, printmaking and electronic art and experiment with materials and techniques. You will also develop knowledge of art history and theory and gain an understanding of current art issues and trends.

Certificate III
National ID: CUA51120
State ID: BGR9
Industry Creative Industries
VET Student Loans (VSL)

Diploma of Visual Arts

Your career in visual arts is in your hands.

This qualification will enhance your skills and knowledge in selected areas of visual art and craft, with options to focus on painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital art.

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Turn your passion into a career.

Take on complicated art projects with a developed skill set and knowledge of various materials and mediums. You'll have the opportunity to focus on areas such as painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital media and refine these skills in studio classes designed to bring your ideas to reality.

Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.

Diploma
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