Contemporary Art Career Development

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VISU 3013
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Course ID
208220
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Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Art and Design
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will build on students' knowledge of the arts industry and to offer practical information relevant to developing a career. Students will explore ways to develop their careers as artists and in allied professions through an overview of the arts sector, including federal and state arts advisory and funding bodies, private and public galleries, advocacy and community arts organisations, public art commissions, residencies, artist run initiatives, and alternative examples of artist collectives and cooperatives, and creative entrepreneurship. Students will develop curriculum vitae and the skills to produce grant applications and acquittals, build networks, and promote their work.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the structure of the arts industry
  • Explain arts law, funding, marketing and networking
  • Operate in the visual arts sector
  • Plan a career and initiate arts projects in the sector

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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