Course description
Unleash Your Artistic Potential at The Gordon!
You will discover your artistic talents in a supportive and friendly environment, and graduate with a qualification that will connect you to a thriving artistic community.
Our program, led by practicing and experienced artists, will go beyond traditional painting. You will explore your creativity and develop a variety of visual arts techniques, including painting, drawing, printmaking, jewellery, and sculpture. Underpinning this will be research, art history, and theory, positioning you within the art industry.
Information sessions
5:00pm
Auditorium (H1.03)
Geelong City
This will be a practical, studio-based course delivered in an established arts facility where you will develop your own style, facilitated by successful practicing artists. You will immerse yourself in the world of art as we explore local and state galleries and attend artist talks.
You will celebrate your talent and gain real industry experience through curating and exhibiting your work in our in-house galleries throughout the year.
Channel your creativity into a meaningful and fulfilling course. Apply today and embark on a journey towards a rewarding career!
Possible career outcomes
- Studio/craft artist
- Community arts officer
- Art gallery/museum assistant
- Pathway to Diploma and Bachelor of Visual Art
Applications & attendance
How to apply
- Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 February Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Day | Full Time Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri, 9.30am to 4pm | Apply |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply work health and safety practices | CUAWHS312 | 30 |
| Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work | CUAPPR415 | 70 |
| Develop self as artist | CUAPPR414 | 60 |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas | CUAACD311 | 90 |
| Realise a creative project | CUAPPR411 | 90 |
| Research history and theory to inform own arts practice | CUARES403 | 70 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Experiment with printing techniques | CUAPRI411 | 50 |
| Experiment with techniques to produce drawings | CUADRA401 | 50 |
| Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery | CUAJWL401 | 50 |
| Experiment with techniques to produce paintings | CUAPAI411 | 50 |
| Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture | CUASCU411 | 50 |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | CUADES302 | 60 |
| Explore the use of colour | CUADES301 | 50 |
| Produce innovative digital images | CUADIG415 | 70 |
| Store finished creative work | CUAPPR203 | 30 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Hands-on projects
- Written assignments
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $1.06 | per hour | 870 | AUD $922.00 | AUD $7,120.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $5.30 | per hour | 870 | AUD $4,611.00 | AUD $7,120.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $13.50 | per hour | 870 | AUD $11,745.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Levy | AUD $130.50 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Materials | AUD $962.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
| Excursion Fee | AUD $63.00 | Once per year | charged at enrolment | ||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.