Personalised for LOCAL students.
Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.
Personalised for INTERNATIONAL students.
International student means; you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.
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Visual Art

Visual Arts courses to explore your creativity in visual art, graphic design, jewellery and illustration.

Australian creative industries contribute $90 billion annually to our economy. Here in Melbourne, the art community is a powerhouse of creative businesses and start-ups, where artists, designers, and jewellers make their mark.

Bring out your inner artist with a Melbourne Polytechnic Visual Arts course. We offer a range of nationally-accredited courses in Visual Art, Illustration, Graphic Design, Glass and Glazing Design, and Jewellery. 

With purpose-built art classrooms, including drawing, painting and printing studios, and dedicated jewellery and glass workshops, Melbourne Polytechnic supports and nurtures the next generation of Melbourne artists. Students can show their work at our three galleries through regular exhibiting opportunities.

You’ll be taught by award-winning industry professionals, who love to share their technical knowledge to help you express yourself. Our industry connections bring successful alumni and artists back into our Creative Arts community to share knowledge with current students and offer unique opportunities.

Extend your artistic practice and find your creative voice with Melbourne Polytechnic’s courses in Visual Arts.

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