Art Consultant Courses
Art Consultants help clients purchase and display artworks, requiring a passion for contemporary art and strong sales skills.
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Get qualified to work as a Art Consultant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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From $16,053
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Art History) delves into the visual and material culture from various periods and regions. This course cultivates an understanding of artistic movements, iconography, and aesthetics, alongside the socio-political influences on art. It sharpens critical thinking and visual analysis skills through in-depth study and research. Graduates emerge as connoisseurs equipped to contribute to the academic, curatorial, and cultural sectors, understanding art's historical significan...
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CUA51120
Duration
9 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus
The CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts supports your career in photography, ceramics, painting, digital art, printmaking, sculpting, and fashion — or for further developing your creative hobbies and artistic interests. It’s the perfect blend of creative arts history, theory, and practice. Over 12 months you’ll be refining your practical skills across a range of mediums, plus realising and presenting a body of your own creative work. Even better, you’ll have the opportunity to join an international study tour...
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Duration
9 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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From $43,377
The Bachelor of Arts (Art History) provides an extensive understanding of art history and markets through specialized study in areas like antiquity, modernism, or indigenous art. This course equips students with historical knowledge and analytical skills to comprehend and connect art works across time and culture. Students acquire skills in visual and spatial analysis, enabling interpretation of diverse art forms, from traditional painting and sculpture to unconventional mediums like performance art and land art.
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From $27,942
The Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) equips students to refine their unique artistic abilities. This course fosters the ability to handle aesthetic, perceptual, formal and conceptual aspects of fine art. It exposes learners to varied artistic processes and techniques, offering tools for a career in modern art and culture. This study not only advances practical skills but also instills a foundational understanding of artistic theories and concepts.
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How much do Art Consultants earn?
There are no clear salary figures for Art Consultants working in Australia right now. Increase your earning capacity by developing your sales and marketing skills as well as your ability to build authentic relationships.
What are the job opportunities for Art Consultants?
There are no clear employment figures for Art Consultants in Australia right now. They are employed by art galleries, property developers, picture framing and interior design companies, or they have their own private consultancies.
How do I become a Art Consultant?
To become a successful Art Consultant you will need an expert knowledge of contemporary art and interior design principles. At the same time, you’ll need the ability to buy and sell artworks, framing, and installation services. Suitable qualifications include: Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Arts (Art History), or Bachelor of Fine Art and Business, Bachelor of Business (Marketing).
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Art Consultants assist their clients with the purchase and display of artworks including paintings, sculptures, installations, and mixed media pieces. They work with individual collectors as well as galleries, private companies and public organisations.
As an Art Consultant you could be assessing and appraising a client’s office space, attending an art auction on behalf of a client, creating a visual proposal with display suggestions for a client, commissioning a painting, or networking with a group of artists at an exhibition.
To succeed in this occupation you will need a passion for contemporary art, an eye for detail, and excellent personal presentation, as well as sales and marketing skills.
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