If you have a passion for creating things that make an impact, our Visual Arts courses give you the opportunity to hone your skills and fine-tune your style. Visual Arts is such a broad field, covering everything from design, sculpture and textiles to painting, drawing and print-making. If you have an interest in a particular medium, Visual Arts Courses at TAFE offer a great opportunity to dive deeper under the guidance of experienced and reputable lecturers.
Visual Arts courses are not just for those who are seeking a career in the creative industries. Whatever your story is, visual arts training provides you with the opportunity to widen your perspective, build your focus and explore your inner mind. Not to mention it’s a great way to reduce stress and increase enjoyment!
Where do you want to go? Studies in visual arts can open the door to exciting careers opportunities in:
- public art,
- fashion design,
- art administration,
- events coordination,
- as well as self-employment opportunities as a ceramicist, illustrator and painter.
Areas of Specialisation
- Design
Study topics such as textile and fashion design, wearable art and decorative arts. - 3D Sculpture
Learn how to prepare surfaces and assemble sculptures out of materials such as paper, metal and fabric. - Visual Arts
Develop your skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, still lifes, landscapes, portraiture and architecture. - Mixed Media
Gain skills in 2D and 3D painting, mixed media creations, collage and fabric. - Recycled Luxe
Passionate about recycling and repurposing objects? Learn with us about deconstruction, reconstruction and redesign. - Textiles
Learn skills in hand and machine sewing, painting and printing on fabric, dyeing fabric and recycling fashion garments.
Hear from our Visual Arts students
Meet our Geraldton Visual Arts lecturer
Apply Glass Design Skill Set
State ID KAD25Explore applying patterns on glass!
In this skill sets you will learn how to apply patterns and/or designs on glass surfaces to manufacture...
- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus
Blend Glass Mix Materials Skill Set
State ID KAD26You 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...
- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus
Ceramic Mixed Media Skill Set
State ID KAC80Looking 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...
- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus
Ceramics - Kiln Skill Set
State ID KAD28Learn 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...
- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus
Design Creative Ceramic Skill Set
State ID KAD27Explore 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...
- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus
Extend Kiln Glass Skill Set
State ID KAD39This 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 runs on Friday mornings from 9am to 12.30pm.
- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction Glass Working Skill Set
State ID KAC78- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Monotype Printmaking Skill Set
State ID KAD30Monotype 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...
Study Modes
- On campus
Polymer Clay Skill Set
State ID KAC82Polymer Clay Unique Earrings
What the course involves: exploring unique earring creation using polymer clay, specifically...
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate III in Screen and Media
National ID CUA31020 | State ID BGT8Your 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.Study Modes
- On campus
- VET Delivered to Secondary Students