Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts - CUA60720
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    Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts - CUA60720

    RMIT University
    RMIT University
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#123
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 16,854 / Total
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts - CUA60720

    About

    In the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, you will have the opportunity to further develop your artistic practice and enhance your creative skills.

    Designed to build practical and highly transferrable skills across a range of industry contexts, including drawing, painting, installation, printmaking, digital media, sculpture, web design, photography, business and exhibition, this qualification will teach you to:

    • effectively communicate to present ideas and concepts
    • interpret visual arts assignment briefs
    • big picture thinking
    • work collaboratively and independently
    • a continuous improvement mindset
    • select appropriate mediums to create works of art
    • work sustainably from studios and workshops
    • utilise a range of traditional, contemporary, and emergent technologies.

    Why study the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts at RMIT?

    Hone your craft

    Develop your aesthetic approach and creative practice under the guidance of industry practitioners with knowledge of new technologies and visual arts techniques.

    Build your network

    Access networking opportunities with industry and alumni to help guide you in gaining employment upon graduation.

    Flexible career

    Build specialised and highly transferrable skills that will take your career across a range of industry contexts.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0)
    • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing)
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36)
    • C1 Advanced: minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component.

    For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

    Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Upper Intermediate at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

    Career

    Many of our graduates gain employment soon after they complete their studies and often win local, national and international awards.

    Our graduates go on to establish and run successful, independent practices due to their strong business and problem-solving skills, and their ’can do’ attitude.

    Possible job outcomes include:

    • artist
    • art therapist
    • visual arts teacher
    • arts technician
    • museum conservator
    • exhibition curator
    • tattoo artist
    • visual arts professional
    • animator
    • illustrator
    • gallery assistant
    • gallery curator.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    16,854 / total
    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Find a course

    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

    If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

    Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.

    Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts - CUA60720

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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