Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
CUA60725
Education & trainingAdvanced DiplomaNationally recognised
Level 6AQF level
12Units to complete
18 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
7Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA60725, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Advanced Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
SculptorPrintmakerIllustratorPhotographer
Industries
Visual Arts and Craft
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA60725 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 12 units: 6 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB404Market new business ventures
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBLDR812Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
BSBLEG525Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBPMG430Undertake project work
BSBPMG539Manage project governance
BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
BSBSTR801Lead innovative thinking and practice
BSBSUS511Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBWRT411Write complex documents
CUAACD411Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUAACD508Refine model making skills
CUAACD509Develop and refine metalworking techniques
CUAACD511Make moulds and casts
CUAACD514Refine carving techniques for creative work
CUAACD520Manage kiln operations
CUAACD522Work with photomedia in creative practice
CUAACD523Make mixed media artworks
CUAACD525Manage specialised finishing processes
CUAACD532Create observational drawings
CUAACD533Select and refine a specialised drawing technique
CUAACD534Research and apply light and colour
CUAACD535Work with the human form in creative practice
CUAACD536Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
CUAACD537Refine 3-D design ideas and processes
CUAACD611Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
CUAACD612Extend professional expertise across new art forms and media
CUABRT502Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events
CUACER511Refine ceramics techniques
CUACER513Refine throwing techniques
CUACER514Refine handbuilding techniques
CUACER515Develop and apply ceramic glazes
CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
CUADES301Explore the use of colour
CUADES511Implement design solutions
CUADES512Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
CUADES523Design virtual and hybrid events
CUADES601Design innovative products
CUADES611Manage design realisation
CUADES612Research global design trends
CUADES801Research and apply design theory
CUADIG518Refine digital art techniques
CUADIG519Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
CUADRA501Refine drawing techniques
CUADRA502Investigate drawing materials and processes
CUAFIM511Source funding for projects
CUAGLA501Refine glassworking techniques
CUAGLA502Investigate glassworking materials and processes
CUAGLA513Refine kiln cast glass techniques
CUAILL511Develop professional illustrations
CUAILL512Refine illustration techniques
CUAIND611Work professionally in the creative arts industry
CUAINS601Realise an installation work
CUAPAI511Refine painting techniques
CUAPHI531Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice
CUAPHI533Explore and apply photo lighting techniques
CUAPPR514Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
CUAPPR515Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUAPPR611Originate a body of independent creative work
CUAPPR612Collaborate in professional creative projects
CUAPPR613Engage in the business of creative practice
CUAPPR614Publicly present a body of own creative work
CUAPPR615Evolve ideas for professional creative work
CUAPPR616Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
CUAPRI511Refine printmaking techniques
CUAPRI512Investigate printmaking materials and processes
CUAPUA511Create works of art for public spaces
CUAPUA611Realise a public art project
CUARES502Critique cultural works
CUARES612Extend cultural research expertise
CUASCU511Refine sculptural techniques
MEM19038Apply traditional techniques to jewellery or 3D object production
MEM19039Plan, conduct and supervise a jewellery or object exhibition or program
MEM19043Oversee jewellery or object design production
MSTAT5007Design and produce experimental textiles
MSTAT5008Design and produce printed textiles
MSTAT6004Develop a textile product range
MSTGN2023Identify and handle fabrics and textiles
MSTGN5016Develop textile designs using digital software
MSTGN5018Research and analyse textile materials
PSPPCM023Manage strategic contracts
SITXMPR015Obtain and manage sponsorship
TAEDEL411Facilitate vocational training
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CUA60725 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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