| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Diploma of Fine Arts fosters creativity and problem-solving skills through a range of studio practice and critical practices units. Students can specialize in specific art disciplines or gain a broad foundation in visual art and design. The program provides opportunities to engage with Tasmania's renowned arts culture and contribute to the cultural life of society. Graduates are equipped for careers in the expanding creative arts sector, including roles such as artist, designer, curator, and educator.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Within this degree, you will develop skills in self-expression and creative problem solving to generate art work. You will be encouraged to participate in contemporary culture, engaging directly with Tasmania’s internationally acclaimed arts culture through our ongoing partnerships with festivals and arts institutions across the state. You will be provided with opportunities to actively contribute to the cultural life of our society and interact with both Australian and international visiting artists. You will gain an awareness of your own creative practice and the role and function of visual art and design within contemporary culture. You can choose from a range of selected units, which will provide a foundation for further study in fine art and/or enable you to encounter and develop skills in diverse art disciplines.
Outline:
The Diploma of Fine Arts requires the completion of 100 credit points from the schedule. You can complete the Diploma of Fine Arts with a broad engagement in Critical Practices and Studio Practice units all at Introductory (100) level, or specialise in specific studio practice units at Introductory and Intermediate (200) level. If you wish to complete studio practice units at Intermediate units, you should complete the relevant Introductory level studio unit first.
Careers:
Build a career you love in the ever expanding creative arts sector. In a world being redefined by innovation, design and creativity, a vast selection of exciting career opportunities present themselves:Arts administrator Creative director Furniture designer Illustrator Multimedia artist Museum or gallery curator Painter Photographer Printmaker Researcher Sculptor Sound artist Video artist Teacher
