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OXYGEN COLLEGE
The ‘Professional Artist Program’ is a two-year course that delivers three qualifications combined – in year one students will study a CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Art and a CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts combined to form a full-time study load. In year two, students will then progress to a CUA60720 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts.
In the first year of the program we take emerging artists and build a foundation to their existing creative technique. They will trial a variety of art mediums, have access to facility and mentoring and develop alongside other likeminded artists. In the second year, we continue that journey and in addition look to facilitate real industry outcomes along with ongoing coursework.
The course has been designed to turn individuals into the best artist they can be, whilst also providing opportunities for a variety of career paths within the creative industry.
Available at Geelong and Ballarat campuses
2 years, 3 days per week, 9am-4pm
*Students that opt to only complete Year 1 will receive certificates for both CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts and CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts if deemed competent in all units.
* Year 2 of the Professional Artist Program is optional. The initial commitment is 12 months with Year 2 requiring a re-interview to assess the student’s goals against course outcomes.
Within a state-of-the art facility, supported by a highly qualified training staff, each with industry backgrounds, students gain skills within a vast array of potential career pathways in the creative industry, including painting, drawing, print making, exhibition and studio practice, freelancing and curating.
Develop, produce and refine exhibition ready paintings
Develop fundamental drawing skills using a variety of drawing media
Lino, woodblock, montypes, collagraphs and dry-point etching
Learn how to become a sustainable, professional artist in the art industry
Develop a folio of work, guided by your own interests and ambition
Participating in sold and group exhibitions
If you would like more information about our application process in detail, or if you have more questions about the course. Please don’t hesitate to contact us through email or directly through phone on 1300 195 303. Furthermore, we suggest heading over to the gallery and facility pages to get an idea of what Oxygen College has on offer and to see some work from past students. We also recommend heading over to our Facebook & Instagram page to keep up to date with Oxygen College.
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OXYGEN COLLEGE
The biggest assistance was the networking and galleries to whom I could reach out and show my work.
Creating more work and commissions as well as selling more of my work.
I am a person who loves the ocean and its creatures and painting/drawing them fulfils me. The colours of some of the creatures fascinate me.
A friend recommended Oxygen College to me and I did the first course which was so good that I stayed for five years.
From the first day in class I felt the desire to help from all teachers. They all found my creativity and brought it to the surface. The teachers are experts in their field and assist all students to be the best at their craft. They went above and beyond my expectations.
The opportunity to talk about our work, sharing processes and individual practices in how work was created, in a supportive environment was very beneficial to the development of my craft.
I am practicing my craft full time now. I’ve also been involved with several shows over the last couple of years, that have opened up more opportunities for me to learn, and has paved the way to where I am now. And I’m currently in the middle of preparing for a show at the Hue & Cry Gallery towards the end of 2023.
I am a solo artist, who likes to explore a eclectic range of interests. I don’t see myself as solely an illustrator or painter, and I find expressing myself through any type of art form; the most satisfying experience.
I am a solo artist, who likes to explore a eclectic range of interests. I don’t see myself as solely an illustrator or painter, and I find expressing myself through any type of art form; the most satisfying experience.
The trainers that I had, were very encouraging in pursuing ideas and concepts. Also once finishing the Professional Artists program, it opened up other pathways that gave me confidence to explore within my own creative practice.