TAFE NSW
2 years (full-time); 2.5 years (full-time) for Art and Design specialisation; variable with part-time study
A bachelor's degree for aspiring creative professionals specializing in visual arts or music production. Learn industry-relevant skills from working professionals, build a professional portfolio, and develop business knowledge to launch a successful creative career.
Entry requires evidence of previous experience or study. You must have completed NSW HSC or equivalent, a Recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate, a Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation, or at least one year full-time study at a higher education institution. You must attend a consultation with the academic team to discuss your creative background and goals, and submit 3 examples of your original creative work (visual artworks for Visual Arts specialisation, or music for Music Production and Performance specialisation). Certified evidence of qualifications is required through a Justice of the Peace or authorising officer.
The course comprises 21 subjects (240 credit points) including 19 core subjects and 2 electives. Core subjects establish foundations in studio-based creative practice, written reflection, and academic research. Students complete business and culture-related subjects including Business Communication, Digital Marketing and Social Media, Creative Culture and Story, and Cultural Foundations. Visual Arts specialisation includes Techniques in Drawing and Design Foundations, Object and Form, and Studio Practice and Creative Play. Music Production and Performance specialisation includes Foundations of Music, Music Technology, Music Composition and Production, and Music Performance. Year 3 culminates in a Creative Practice Capstone Project (30 credit points). Elective subjects allow students to tailor their study to specific interests and career goals.
TAFE NSW is a leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and experienced teaching staff who actively work in creative fields. The institution offers comprehensive student support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, Aboriginal student support, careers counselling, and access to libraries and scholarship programs. TAFE NSW provides flexible study options across multiple campuses, recognition of prior learning to accelerate degree completion, and practical, portfolio-building experience that directly prepares graduates for professional creative careers.
Graduates pursue careers as visual arts and crafts professionals, musicians, composers, producers, sound engineers, artists, graphic designers, art directors, production designers, studio managers, and gallery curators. Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals create visual concepts through painting, drawing, carving, sculpting, modelling, printmaking, video, multimedia, and other media. The field shows stable growth with median weekly earnings around $920 for full-time workers. Graduates develop entrepreneurial skills and professional networks that support independent creative practice, exhibition opportunities, live performances, and collaborative arts projects.
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