Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development: Fees & Entry Requirements at Melbourne Polytechnic, Australia

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Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development

Australia

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What will I learn?

The creative arts industry continues to grow in Australia, offering a broad range of opportunities for visual artists.This course is designed to prepare students to make a smooth transition into a professional practice, working in an industry-related role or in a freelance capacity. It will help you apply your current skills and knowledge to the development of a self-directed project/product such as a solo exhibition, industry portfolio or published work. As a student in our Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development CUA60420, you will have access to your own studio on campus, as well as mentors who will provide critical and constructive feedback, technical advice and assistance with the design and development of your individual work.This course focuses on building your employability options, current industry knowledge, ability to realise project goals and establish an ongoing practice. We build upon the skills you attained at Diploma level, and our past graduates have produced targeted folios (to approach industry clients), secured publishing deals, established unique online stores, attended international trade fairs and created substantial bodies of work for exhibition.You will be involved in exhibitions, industry forums and workshops that provide opportunities to extend the audience for your work and develop connections with industry.

Which department am I in?

Creative Arts and Performing Arts

CRICOS

111060J

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$21,280.00 (11,83,208) per year
Type of Accommodation - Sharing rented premises (with 2 others) (In the city) – Weekly Rent - $230 - $300 - Estimated total annual living cost (rent and other living expenses e.g. food, transport, utility bills) - $26,000 - $36,500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Preston Campus

77 St Georges Road,

Preston,

Victoria,

3072, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Academic: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and a literacy and numeracy test. Other: Completion of an Australian Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120. Applicants who have completed a diploma in a related field of study may still be accepted for direct entry to this course but are required to present a folio which should demonstrate the use of a range of materials and techniques, including a selection of illustrations, visual artwork, photography, freehand observational drawings, digital and other artwork.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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