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Visual Arts

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.

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Meet our Geraldton Visual Arts lecturer

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    Ceramics Skill Set

    State ID KAD70
    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...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Drawing Skill Set

    State ID KAD67
    Dive 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...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Kiln Formed Glass Skill Set

    State ID KAD71

    Create 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...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Visual Arts

    National ID CUA31120 | State ID BGV9

    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.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Diploma of Visual Arts

    National ID CUA51120 | State ID BGR9

    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.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts

    National ID CUA60720 | State ID BGV3

    Time to get crafty!

    Year long course - commences in January 2024

    Our Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts offers a strong focus on skills development for career opportunities in arts administration, arts organisations and related industries.

    You will be...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus