Program Overview

Diploma of Fine Arts (A1B)

The Diploma of Fine Arts is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a hands-on education in fine arts, filled with adventure and opportunities for creative expression. This course is available to study as both part-time or full-time, with a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years.

Overview

Within this diploma, students will develop skills in self-expression and creative problem-solving to generate artwork. They will be encouraged to participate in contemporary culture, engaging directly with Tasmania's internationally acclaimed arts culture through ongoing partnerships with festivals and arts institutions across the state.

Career Outcomes

The Diploma of Fine Arts offers diverse opportunities for students to build a career in the ever-expanding creative arts sector. Potential career paths include:

• Arts administrator
• Creative director
• Furniture designer
• Illustrator
• Multimedia artist
• Museum or gallery curator
• Painter
• Photographer
• Printmaker
• Researcher
• Sculptor
• Sound artist
• Video artist
• Teacher

Course Structure

The Diploma of Fine Arts requires the completion of 100 credit points from the schedule. Students can complete the diploma with a broad engagement in Critical Practices and Studio Practice units at Introductory (100) level or specialize in specific studio practice units at Introductory and Intermediate (200) level.

Introductory Units

Some of the introductory units available in the course include:

• FFC110 - Ceramics 1
• FSA125 - Critical Practices: Foundations
• FSA126 - Critical Practices: Bodies, Identity and Politics
• FSA127 - Critical Practices: Networks
• FSD112 - Drawing & Printmaking 1
• FSF113 - Object and Furniture 1
• FSF114 - Sculpture & Time-Based Media 1
• FSH111 - Photography 1
• FSP111 - Painting 1
• HOS113 - Introducing Indigenous Lifeworlds

Intermediate Units

Some of the intermediate units available in the course include:

• FSD216 - Drawing & Printmaking 2A
• FSD217 - Drawing & Printmaking 2B
• FSF216 - Object and Furniture 2A
• FSF217 - Object and Spatial Practice
• FSF218 - Sculpture & Time-Based Media 2A
• FSF219 - Sculpture & Time-Based Media 2B
• FSH214 - Photography 2A
• FSH215 - Photography 2B
• FSP214 - Painting 2A
• FSP215 - Painting 2B

Entry Requirements

For domestic students, the entry requirements include:

• School Recommendation Program
• Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education
• Domestic applicants with higher education study
• Domestic applicants with VET/TAFE study
• Domestic applicants with work and life experience
• Subject pre-requisites

For international students, the entry requirements include:

• English language requirements
• General entry requirements
• Course-specific requirements

Fees & Scholarships

The course offers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for domestic students, with an indicative annual fee of $9,623. International students can expect a total tuition fee of $38,250 AUD per standard, full-time year of study. Scholarships are available for both domestic and international students.

Articulation and Alternative Entry Pathways

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Fine Arts may progress to the Bachelor of Fine Arts. Alternative entry pathways to the Diploma of Fine Arts include the Diploma of University Studies (Arts Specialisation) and the University Preparation Program.