OverviewAbout this course
The Diploma of Creative Practice is designed for specialist creative practitioners and is the first year of the three-year Bachelor of Creative Practice. You’ll fine-tune your skills in your creative medium while developing the business and entrepreneurial skills you need to flourish and grow as an artist. Develop the foundations of a studio-based creative practice, enhance your critical reflection skills and gain an understanding of cultural foundations and business as you build and foster a meaningful career in the creative arts industry.
Course duration
1 year full time or 2 years part time
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Critically analyse your own work and that of your peers
Write academic reflections on your work
Research the business models of creative industries
Implement business skills to develop your creative enterprise
Develop your craft and improve your creative practice
Course outcomes
Develop specialist skills to gain an advantage in the job market
Graduate with a Higher Education Diploma of Creative Practice (AQF 5)
The skills and confidence to work successfully as a self-employed artist
Experience in critically analysing artistic works
Business and entrepreneurial skills
This course has been accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:
- A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent or
- A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent or
- A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification
You must also
- Submit a portfolio of artwork to demonstrate your creative talent. This must include 8-10 examples of your creative work related to your chosen discipline and be sent to Maryjane.griggs@tafensw.edu.au . These can be sent as pictures and attached as JPEGs
- Attend a pre-admission interview where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support
Note:
- Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Initiative and an independent attitude to learning
A foundational understanding of your creative practice discipline
A willingness to work collaboratively and a creative, entrepreneurial mindset
The ability to pay for whatever art materials and supplies you may need
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities). Please contact us to find out more.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals create visual two- and three-dimensional concepts and forms through painting, drawing, carving, sculpting, modelling, printmaking, video, multimedia, found objects, ephemera, soundscapes and other media to communicate concepts and ideas.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
52%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
2,700 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
49 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$920
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
46 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
High to very high
Gender share
55% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Stable
Other jobs include: graduates of the Diploma of Creative Practice go on to entry level roles in the arts sector or work in their creative field.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Alternative pathways into this course
The Diploma of Creative Practice does not have any pre-requisite courses.
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Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Diploma of Creative Practice does not have any post-graduate courses.
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Strengthen your expertise and expand your employability
The Diploma of Creative Practice does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning (https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers) or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
SubjectsSubjects in this course
Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 8 subjects (80 credit points) made up of 8 core subjects.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
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