Push the boundaries of your art practice and develop your artistic skills and techniques. Work towards becoming a painter or printmaker in our Diploma of Visual Arts at Melbourne Polytechnic. Be bold and brave - follow your passion, it could lead anywhere. Turn your passion into a passionate career The Diploma of Visual Arts combines specialized technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realize a body of work in one or more art forms. Practice at this level is underpinned by application of arts theory and history. You’ll learn how to critically analyze and synthesize information from a range of sources. There’s also the opportunity to discuss and expand on complex ideas around the art of painting and visual art research. Course stream/Focus of study Professional level Applied history and theory Creative practice Drawing Health and safety Painting Printmaking Professional practice Sustainability Assessment Methods Assessment is by course work and folio presentation Modes of Delivery Blended, Studio Based, Classroom Pathways to further study When you graduate from the Diploma of Visual Arts, Painting course, you will be able to articulate into the Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development, or you can apply for degree courses in fine art. This course has pathways set up with Deakin University for students who wish to study the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts). Career Pathways Successful graduation will see you qualified for a career as an Arts Administrator, Arts Practitioner, Community Artist, Creative Artist, Gallery Assistant, Painter or Printmaker.