CUA60725 · AQF Level 6
Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
The CUA60725 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts is a senior qualification for artists and art practitioners seeking advanced credentials in studio practice, arts management, and creative entrepreneurship. It sits alongside the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design and Arts & Health Diploma in the CUA creative arts pathway, preparing graduates for professional artistic careers, curatorial roles, or arts administration.
- Qualification code
- CUA60725
- AQF level
- Level 6
- Duration
- 18–24 months
- Delivery
- Online, Blended
- Price range
- From $4,000
What you'll learn
- Advanced studio practice across chosen visual arts disciplines
- Contemporary art theory, critical analysis, and art history
- Artist statement development and professional presentation
- Exhibition design, curation, and gallery practice
- Arts business management: grants, funding, and arts markets
- Public art, community arts practice, and social engagement
- Research and professional development in visual arts
Career outcomes
Typical roles held by graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts. Salary ranges sourced from SEEK Salary Insights 2025.
Professional Visual Artist
Variable
Gallery Curator / Assistant Curator
$60,000–$90,000
Arts Administrator
$60,000–$85,000
Visual Arts Educator
$65,000–$95,000
Entry requirements
Applicants typically hold a Diploma in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or a related creative qualification, plus a portfolio of professional artistic work.
RPL available for this qualification
Practising artists with 5+ years of professional exhibition or public art experience may qualify for RPL. Exhibition records, artist statements, and critical reviews of your work can support your application.
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