Course Location and Department

Preston Campus

Visual Arts Department

Course Description

The aim of the course is to provide students with specific skills appropriate to the illustration industry in various forms such as advertising, book and editorial illustration. Besides specialist program staff, invited industry illustrators work with the students.

Career Opportunities

Specialise in a field of illustration e.g. medical, botanical. Employment opportunities include working freelance in publishing or in advertising agencies.

Course Duration

2 Years

Course Commencement Dates

February

Entrance Requirements

Australian Year 12 (or recognised equivalent) or relevant work experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age. A recent portfolio relevant to course preference must accompany application.

Course Fee

$AUD 9000 p.a.

Application Procedures

How to Apply (including forms)

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Pathways to Further Study can be found at the Diploma of Arts (Illustration) page on the NMIT website.

Course Outline

This outline for this course is located at the Diploma of Arts (Illustration) page on the NMIT website.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is by course work and folio presentation.

Materials

Throughout the course students are expected to supply additional materials when required.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.  On successful completion students will be awarded the Diploma of Arts (Illustration).

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