If you love to express yourself creatively in painting, printmaking or photomedia, these courses are for you.
The courses were developed in conjunction with the industry and emphasise:
- innovation
- self-sufficiency
Techniques for marketing your work, and yourself as an artist, are also covered.
NMIT studios and galleries allow you to develop and exhibit your work during your studies.
You will gain these skills and knowledge:
Past graduates have gone on to be successful exhibiting artists. Visual Arts has two permanent galleries, at Preston and Fairfield, and students exhibit throughout the year. You will also have external industry exhibitions at the end of your second year.
Check out our Exhibition of artists books by NMIT’s Visual Art students
Success stories:
- Brian Birch
- Emilia Fernandes
- Vicki Catchpole awarded the $1,000 Yarra Tram award at the Linden Postcard show in 2011
- Margot Sharman awarded the New North student photography prize for 2010
Available Courses (15)
Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
Expand your portfolio with expert guidance - NMIT’s Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development is designed with input from industry to extend and deepen your creative practice after gaining a Diploma level qualification in art, design, illustration or photography or demonstrate equivalent experience.
Certificate IV in Design
Start your career with a comprehensive qualification in design - NMIT’s Certificate IV in Design will give you a comprehensive foundation in the fundamentals of design. You will develop a strong practical and theoretical foundation in design and gain experience in analysing design problems and developing well thought out solutions. The Certificate IV in Design forms the first year of the Diploma of Graphic Design.
Diploma of Graphic Design
Get a comprehensive qualification for your career in design - NMIT’s Diploma of Graphic Design is a comprehensive course designed to develop a strong practical and theoretical foundation with high level skills in both contemporary and traditional design processes. Within this program, you will gain an overview of the design industry, including contemporary design and business issues. The Certificate IV in Design forms the first year of the Diploma of Graphic Design.
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
A comprehensive qualification that will make you stand out - NMIT’s Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design is part of a comprehensive program designed to develop advanced skills and focus on complex briefs, design solutions and interface design. These interactive design skills are applied to special collaborative projects which will be get you ready for work as a superior graphic designer.
Associate Degree of Illustration
The Associate Degree of Illustration is a two-year, embedded exit point within the Bachelor of Illustration. Please contact the department for more information.
Bachelor of Illustration
Drawn to illustrate - the Bachelor of Illustration at NMIT will develop your practical skills and knowledge to a high level and enhance your capacity to visually conceptualise. The degree also addresses business practice and opportunities for entrepreneurship in today’s creative arts industry.
Certificate IV in Photo Imaging
Get a qualification recognised as one of the best within industry - NMIT’s Certificate IV and Diploma of Photo Imaging are recognised by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). NMIT is a three time award winner for APPA (Australian Professional Photography Awards) Institute of the Year. You will gain practical experience in the many photographic imaging techniques and practices (both analogue and digital) currently in use.
Diploma of Photo Imaging
The Diploma of Photo Imaging provides practical training for individuals who wish to pursue a career in professional photography. The Certificate IV of Photo Imaging program forms the first year of the diploma.
Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
Develop your writing skills and get published - If you love to write and want to improve as a writer, or you already have skills in these areas and want to develop them further, NMIT’s Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing is ideal and will prepare you for a career in the creative industries. You will develop your writing, editing and print production skills within a course designed for emerging writers and editors, with a range of specialities to choose from diverse study areas including non-fiction, editing and proofreading, popular and literary fiction, poetry and writing for children.
Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Develop your writing skills and get published - If you love to write and want to improve as a writer, or you already have writing skills and want to develop them further, NMIT’s Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing is ideal and will prepare you for a career in the creative industries. You will develop your writing, editing and print production skills within a course designed for emerging writers and editors, with a range of specialities to choose from.
Certificate III in Visual Arts
Do you love to draw? Are you interested in art and design but perhaps need a helping hand to help your realise your creative aspirations and career prospects? NMIT’s Certificate III in Visual Arts is a fantastic introduction to the visual arts and provides a structured program to build on your love for drawing, creating, art and design.
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Let your inner artist break free - NMIT’s Certificate IV in Visual Arts is designed to give you a strong foundation in the visual arts, with practical studio subjects in painting, drawing, illustration, printmaking, photomedia and digital media. Developed with industry input, and emphasising innovation and self-sufficiency, you will be encouraged to develop career networks and pathways for your future.
Diploma of Visual Arts
Photography
Let your creativity snap through - NMIT’s Diploma of Visual Arts specialising in Photography builds on from the skills gained in the Certificate IV in Visual Arts. You will be encouraged to develop your own artistic style and concentrate on a portfolio for graduation in this mostly practical course. You will also gain a strong foundation in the visual arts, with practical studio subjects in drawing, printmaking, photography and digital media.
Diploma of Visual Arts
Illustration
Draw on your skills to create a career - NMIT’s Diploma of Visual Arts specialising in Illustration is a unique course providing training for the illustration industry. This course builds on the skills gained in the Certificate IV in Visual Arts. This course will help you to develop your skills through the methodical teaching of illustration techniques that includes research and concept development and rendering through to final output and production in both print and digital media. Popular genres and fields are explored throughout the year such as comic book art, street art, animation, children’s book illustration as well as illustration for editorial design, advertising, promotional and graphic design.
Diploma of Visual Arts
Painting
Work with us to develop your artistic style - NMIT’s Diploma of Visual Arts specialising in Painting builds on from the skills gained in the Certificate IV in Visual Arts and has been developed with input from industry with an emphasis on innovation and self-sufficiency. You will be encouraged to develop career networks and pathways to ensure your success as an artist. The development of your own artistic style and a portfolio for graduation will be the focus in this mostly practical course. You will also gain a strong foundation in the visual arts, with practical studio subjects in painting, drawing and printmaking.
Higher Ed. Courses (2)
Associate Degree of Illustration
The Associate Degree of Illustration is a two-year, embedded exit point within the Bachelor of Illustration. Please contact the department for more information.
Bachelor of Illustration
Drawn to illustrate - the Bachelor of Illustration at NMIT will develop your practical skills and knowledge to a high level and enhance your capacity to visually conceptualise. The degree also addresses business practice and opportunities for entrepreneurship in today’s creative arts industry.
Available Short Courses (10)
Adobe InDesign for Beginners
Adobe InDesign for Beginners is a short course ideal for people wishing to learn how to prepare digital files for self published ebooks, brochures, postcards or posters. Topics include: typography introduction, design principles, page setup for printing, text layout controls in InDesign, image types, image layout controls, using master pages, using styles, colour management, proofing, printing options and file export options.
Advanced Screen Printing for Artists
This six week certificate course is designed to develop basic skills and apply and combine a range of screen printing techniques to create your own artwork. Topics include: advanced screen printing techniques, table preparation, screen preparation, dos and don'ts, creating a multi-layered design using a range of screen print techniques, mixing/matching colours and using transparencies, learning about drop out.
Children's Book Illustration - Intermediate
Children's books have entertained readers for centuries. This intermediate short course is designed to extend the skills and opportunities of people who have previously completed the Children's Book Illustration - Introduction course. The course explores development, book composition and text placement.
Children's Book Illustration - Introduction
Children's books have entertained readers for centuries. This course explores the art of creating images for different types of children's picture books by exploring basic drawing tachniques, page composition and storytelling through pictures.
Digital Painting in Photoshop
This course will help teach the technical skills required when using the painting tools in Adobe Photoshop to create simple but effective digital paintings and compositions. Participants will learn to render scanned outline drawing or create digital patinings from scratch completely in Adobe Photoshop. Topics include: introduction to the painting tools in Photoshop, vector versus bitmap, using the brush tool, selection techniques, layer techniques, adding textures, scanning line art, image output.
Graphic Design - Introduction
Whether you want to produce a folio for tertiary study in Graphic Design or just wanting to learn new skills, this course provides a great Art and Design educational experience. Areas of study include: drawing/illustration, design appreciation, digital graphics.
Introduction to Screen Printing for Artists
This six week course is designed to develop basic techniques for students to create their own stencils based on original designs. Topics include: introduction to screen printing, table preparation, screen preparation, dos and don'ts, creating a simple design and cutting a stencil, mixing and matching colours, learning about drop-out.
Introduction to Drawing
Get a great introduction to basic technical and conceptual drawing skills. Explore a range of drawing techniques. You will also work with several different media, including: ink, pen, charcoal, pastel and pencil. Course work includes a series of exercises designed to develop both observational and analytical skills.
Introduction to Printmaking
This six-week certificate course is designed to develop basic skills in printmaking. Develop your confidence and gain skills using relief or intaglio print making processes. Gain an understanding of contemporary and traditional print conventions, and explore personal visual motifs to produce a body of limited edition prints.
Photography Folio Preparation
The Photography Folio Preparation short course is for people wishing to improve their skills in digital photography. If you are looking at further study, this is an excellent opportunity to produce an impressive portfolio of prints/images for tertiary course entry. Topics include: components of a camera, image processing, asset management, printing, colour balance and levels adjustment, print presentation.
