How to become an artist
Manifest your creativity in original works of art using various forms and mediums.
What does an artist do?
Duties and tasks
Ability to analyse drawings, designs and customer needs to create the desired product.
Design and develop ideas and styles for pottery and ceramic art pieces, conceptualising functional or abstract art pieces.
Identify and work with appropriate ceramic materials for specific job requirements.
Mix appropriate glazing materials and dip or paint them onto dried pottery.
Mould clay and pottery materials into artistic and functional pieces using pottery wheels, carving with tools, moulding and hand techniques.
Place finished and decorated pottery items into kilns to set.
Safely operate machines and tools required for creation of products such as pottery wheels.
Professional bodies
Related jobs
Art teacher
Arts and crafts professional
Ephemeral artist
Kiln operator
Leadlighter
Textile artist
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UndergraduateCUR-FIA-DEG
A fine arts degree for truly dedicated artists
Contribute to society’s artistic and aesthetic needs. Major in Fine Art for a demanding, but rewarding, profession as a fine artist. This art degree calls for a high level of creativity, self-discipline, dedication and a capacity for self-criticism.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
PostgraduateCUR-ART-GCE
Embrace your creativity and build your expertise
Prepare for creative industries and roles. You’ll choose from topics including creative writing and fine art. Get to know professional publishing. Consider creating online. Add new specialised skills to your resume and watch your career bloom.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
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PostgraduateCUR-AFA-MAS
For professional fine art skills and expertise
Deep dive into the discipline of Fine Art. Unpack approaches to arts research. Consider the materials and methods of the artist’s studio. You’ll build up your portfolio with a series of artworks. Prepare for professional practice as an artist.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 2 years full time or part time equivalent
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PostgraduateCUR-AFA-GDI
Explore the artistic world and build professional skills
Reveal your inner artist as you explore the discipline of Fine Art. Learn about studio materials and methods. You’ll build an awareness of what it takes to be a professional artist. Get creative and engage with the art community.
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- 100% online
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
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