Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST
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Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
CUA60720
BGV3
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have para-professional level technical, creative and conceptual skills to originate, realise and exhibit a substantial body of resolved work that expresses their own creative vision. Individuals at this level work within and across many mediums, and their practice may incorporate ceramics, art management, digital art, glasswork, drawing and illustration, jewellery making, painting, photomedia, printmaking, public art, sculpture, textiles or wood design. Practice at this level is underpinned by application of art theory and history, the ability to engage in critical discourse and to debate one’s own work and the work of others.
Visual artists may work in their own practice, or a wide range of contexts across the arts, government or commercial organisations and bring visual arts perspective to areas such as business, community services and science. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Printmaker, Photographer, Illustrator, Visual Artist, Ceramic Artist, Painter, Public Artist, Sculptor, Textile Designer, Woodwork Designer, Digital Artist, Glasswork Artist, Arts Practitioner, and Visual Arts Professional.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Twelve (12)- six (6) core units plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- four (4) must be from Group A
- two (2) may be from Groups A and/or B or from any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at qualification end.
- Art Management
- Jewellery
- Public Art
Specialisations
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA60720 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Art Management)
- CUA60720 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Jewellery)
- CUA60720 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Public Art)
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation
Art Management
- four (4) Group A electives must be selected, and must include CUAPPR612 Collaborate in professional creative projects, CUAIND611 Work professionally in the creative arts industry, and CUAINS601 Realise an installation work.
Jewellery
- four (4) Group A electives must be selected, and must include MEM19043A Oversee jewellery or object design production, MEM19039A Plan, conduct and supervise a jewellery and object exhibition, and MEM19038A Apply traditional techniques to jewellery and 3D object production.
Public Art
- four (4) Group A electives must be selected, and must include CUAPUA611 Realise a public art project.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AC98 | Product Design |
| AE88 | Jewellery Studio |
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE40 | BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODH63 | CUAPPR613 | Engage in the business of creative practice | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODH49 | CUARES612 | Extend cultural research expertise | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODH14 | CUAACD611 | Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODD89 | CUAPPR611 | Originate a body of independent creative work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODF32 | CUAPPR614 | Publicly present a body of own creative work | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be selected from Group A.
- For specialisation in Art Management, four (4) elective must be selected and must include CUAPPR612 Collaborate in professional creative projects, CUAIND611 Work professionally in the creative arts industry, and CUAINS601 Realise an installation work.
- For specialisation in Jewellery, four (4) Group A electives must be selected, and must include MEM19043A Oversee jewellery or object design production, MEM19039A Plan, conduct and supervise a jewellery and object exhibition, and MEM19038A Apply traditional techniques to jewellery and 3D object production.
- For specialisation in Public Art, four (4) Group A electives must be selected, and must include CUAPUA611 Realise a public art project.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZL6 | CUA60715 | Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOF3 | CUA60725 | Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Individuals must have the conceptual, technical and organisational skills to create and present work in their chosen creative form.
Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in a creative field or formal study.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships