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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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Upcoming info sessions

Have a chat with our highly experienced course advisors who can help you navigate your many career options.

Tue 12 November - 2:30PM
Visual Arts - Online Information Session
Certificate III in Visual Arts Certificate IV in Visual Arts Diploma of Visual Arts - Illustration Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development Diploma of Visual Arts - Painting Printmaking
Tue 12 November - 3:30PM
Diploma of Graphic Design - Online Information Session
Diploma of Graphic Design
Tue 19 November - 3:00PM
Visual Arts - Online Information Session
Certificate III in Visual Arts Certificate IV in Visual Arts Diploma of Visual Arts - Illustration Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development Diploma of Visual Arts - Painting Printmaking
Tue 26 November - 3:30PM
Diploma of Graphic Design - Online Information Session
Diploma of Graphic Design
Tue 10 December - 1:00PM
Visual Arts - Online Information Session
Certificate III in Visual Arts Certificate IV in Visual Arts Diploma of Visual Arts - Illustration Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development Diploma of Visual Arts - Painting Printmaking