Study Visual Arts
Turn creativity into your profession
Turn your creativity into a career. Our Visual Arts courses give you hands-on experience, expert guidance, and practical skills so you can graduate job-ready and make your mark in the art world.
Why choose Melbourne Polytechnic?
Take part in on-campus exhibits
Study in purpose-built studios and showcase your work in our on-campus galleries throughout the year.
Learn from practising artists
Be inspired by award-winning teachers and industry professionals who bring real creative experience to every class.
A hub for Melbourne’s creatives
Join a thriving artistic community with strong industry connections, networking events and exhibition opportunities.
Build your creative career
Develop your artistic style and gain practical skills to turn your passion into a sustainable creative profession.
Apply now and start in February
Enrolments are now open for our February intake and places fill up quickly. Start your application today.
Certificate IV in Visual Arts CUA41320
Preston
VTAC
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Develop your artistic skills in drawing, design and digital media while advancing your creative practice.
Diploma of Visual Arts - Illustration CUA51120
Preston
VTAC
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Refine your illustration and design skills to create engaging works for publishing, visual media and professional creative projects.
Diploma of Visual Arts - Glasswork CUA51120
Prahran
Full Time - Prahran
Develop technical glassworking skills to create installations, sculpture and contemporary artworks.
Diploma of Visual Arts - Painting Printmaking CUA51120
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Strengthen your painting and printmaking skills to create original artworks for studio practice and exhibition opportunities.
“My background is in painting, studying at Melbourne Polytechnic has given me formal recognition for those prior skills. ”
Manuel Morena
Visual Arts Diploma graduate
Ready to enrol?
Our courses start in February and enrolments are now open. Apply now to secure your place!