Creative Arts, Fashion and Music Courses

Art Studio Assistant Art Gallery Assistant Upholsterer Curtain Maker Picture Framer Dance Teacher Choreographer Fashion Consultant Music Librarian Ballet Dancer

Study areas

Acting

Musical theatre, acting for stage and screen, and contemporary performance skills are all covered by these recognised qualifications.

Career opportunities Performer Actor Theatre Performer Screen Actor Drama Teacher Performance Artist Drama Tutor Acting Coach Theatre Director View all

Arts and Craft

Discover courses in visual arts, graphic design, photography, and more. Explore your potential today.

Career opportunities Artist Painter Sculptor Potter Jeweller Art Studio Assistant Art Director Freelance Artist Art Gallery Director Art Gallery Assistant Picture Framer Screen Printer Illustrator Gallery Manager Art Consultant Arts Administrator Art Technician Craftsperson Art Dealer Arts Programmer Fine Artist Ceramic Artist View all

Dancing

Choose training courses in a wide range of dance genres including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and musical theatre.

Career opportunities Performer Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Assistant Dance Teacher Choreographer Professional Dancer Entertainer View all

Fashion

Refine your sewing technique, learn pattern making, level-up your sketching and drawing skills, get into millinery, or develop an explosive portfolio ...

Career opportunities Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Milliner Assistant Fashion Designer Magazine Stylist Costume Designer Fashion Consultant Footwear Designer View all

Music

Gain skills in music theory, performance, vocals, songwriting, and instrument technique.

Career opportunities Musician Music Tutor Music Manager Music Publisher Music Producer Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician Audio Engineer Music Composer Songwriter Music Editor Assistant Sound Engineer Sound Technician Musicologist Film Score Composer Music Conductor Music Journalist Vocal Coach Disc Jockey Music Therapist Ethnomusicologist Production Manager Music Librarian Accompanist Music Historian Session Musician Theatre Director View all

Performing Arts

Explore courses in theatre, dance, music, and more. Unleash your potential today.

Career opportunities Performing Arts Technician Performer Dance Teacher Assistant Community Organiser Theatre Performer Singer Performance Artist Opera Singer Piano Accompanist Jazz Musician Music Conductor Dramaturg Casting Director Voice Actor Theatre Manager Theatre Director View all

Photography

Learn to produce commercial-grade photographs, refine digital art, open your own studio, or become a photo journalist.

Career opportunities Photographer Wedding Photographer Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Sports Photographer Photojournalist Event Photographer Product Photographer View all

Textiles, Clothing and Footwear

From leatherwork to upholstery, unleash your creative potential and carve a fulfilling career path in this dynamic industry.

Career opportunities Sewing Machinist Curtain Maker Upholsterer Curtain Installer Sail Maker Pattern Maker Leather Worker TCF Mechanic Textile Designer View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Warehouse Manager Operations Officer Production Manager
Logistics Manager Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Project Coordinator Operations Coordinator Business Support Officer Operations Specialist
+ 7 more

Graphic Design: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer UX Designer UI Designer
Art Director Visual Designer Graphic Designer Vehicle Wrapper Digital Designer Creative Director
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer UX Designer UI Designer Art Director Visual Designer Graphic Designer Vehicle Wrapper Digital Designer Creative Director + 6 more
CHC50221

Diploma of School Age Education and Care
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Officer School Administration Officer Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
Dance Teacher Home Tutor Childcare Assistant Childcare Centre Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Officer School Administration Officer Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Dance Teacher Home Tutor Childcare Assistant Childcare Centre Manager + 4 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Engineer Engineering Consultant Electrical Designer
Grid Connection Engineer Maintenance Engineer Production Manager Electrical Engineer Project Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Engineer Engineering Consultant Electrical Designer Grid Connection Engineer Maintenance Engineer Production Manager Electrical Engineer Project Manager + 5 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Mechanical Engineering
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Draftsperson Production Manager
Project Engineer Maintenance Engineer Research and Development Engineer Quality Assurance Engineer Sales Engineer Production Engineer Design Engineer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Draftsperson Production Manager Project Engineer Maintenance Engineer Research and Development Engineer Quality Assurance Engineer Sales Engineer Production Engineer Design Engineer + 7 more
BSB60520

Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 30 months
$0 - $21,600
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Business or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager
Account Director Brand Ambassador Content Executive Marketer International Marketing Specialist Magazine Stylist
+ 6 more
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Business or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager Account Director Brand Ambassador Content Executive Marketer International Marketing Specialist Magazine Stylist + 6 more

Bachelor of Business
On Campus, Online
12 - 36 months
$0 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Client Services Officer Management Consultant Change And Communications Manager
Business Services Manager Business Specialist Engagement Manager Partnerships Manager Art Dealer Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Investment Banking Analyst Company Director Business Process Analyst Innovation Strategist Business Consultant Head of Digital Strategy Transformation General Manager
+ 15 more

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Manager Brand Manager New Home Sales Consultant
Content Executive Promotions Manager Brand Strategist Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) International Marketer Advertising Manager Marketing Project Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Sponsorship Manager Media Planner Gallery Manager Market Analyst Marketing Strategist Fundraising Coordinator Product Marketing Manager Media Buyer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Content Marketing Manager
+ 19 more
SIR40316

Certificate IV in Retail Management
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $5,500
  • Completed Certificate III in Retail or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Department Manager Retail Manager Retail Team Leader
Store Manager Area Manager Cluster Manager Buyer Fashion Consultant
+ 5 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Retail or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Department Manager Retail Manager Retail Team Leader Store Manager Area Manager Cluster Manager Buyer Fashion Consultant + 5 more
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Quality Controller Warehouse Manager
Inventory Controller Logistics Manager Production Manager Operations Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Quality Controller Warehouse Manager Inventory Controller Logistics Manager Production Manager Operations Officer + 4 more
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $5,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Dance Teacher Assistant Community Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Dance Teacher Assistant Community Coach
MST50119

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Merchandiser Design Assistant Fashion Design Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Merchandiser Design Assistant Fashion Design Assistant
MST30222

Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $4,084
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Leather Worker Pattern Maker Sail Maker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Leather Worker Pattern Maker Sail Maker
MSF30722

Certificate III in Upholstery
Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $4,242
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Upholsterer Curtain Maker
Motor Trimmer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sewing Machinist Upholsterer Curtain Maker Motor Trimmer + 1 more
MEM30619

Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $26,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jeweller Jewellery Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jeweller Jewellery Designer
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 38 months
$0 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screen Printer Printing Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screen Printer Printing Machinist
CUA50720

Diploma of Graphic Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,852
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Signwriter Screen Printer Graphic Designer
Visual Designer Art Director UI Designer Brand Designer Packaging Designer Creative Designer UX Developer Exhibition Designer Design Coordinator Publishing Coordinator Online Content Creator Multimedia Artist 2D Designer Motion Designer
+ 14 more
CUA50420

Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $26,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exhibition Designer Festival Producer Set Designer
Stage Manager Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant Props Assistant Stage Technician
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exhibition Designer Festival Producer Set Designer Stage Manager Audio Visual Technician Lighting Technician Production Assistant Props Assistant Stage Technician + 6 more
CUA40620

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
On Campus
4 - 6 months
$2,500 - $11,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter
CUA30720

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,272
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Painter Junior Animator
Screen Printer Ceramic Artist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Painter Junior Animator Screen Printer Ceramic Artist + 2 more
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What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

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