Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals create visual two- and three-dimensional concepts and forms through painting, drawing, sculpting, modelling, video, multimedia, ephemera, soundscapes and other media to communicate concepts and ideas.
Average Salary
$66,560
Average Age
49yo
Job Growth
The number of Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals working in Australia is expected to increase by 10.3% by 2019
Education Level
84.1% of Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals have gained a qualification at a Year 12 level or above
Most Important skills for a Visual Art or Craft Professional
- Understanding the implications of new information
- Giving full attention to what others are saying
- Using logic and reasoning
- Choosing the most appropriate actions
Key Statistics for Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals
70% are female
64% work part-time
How do I become a Visual Art or Craft Professional?
Entry level Arts courses generally don’t carry any pre-requisites. However some courses require the applicant to have some creative skills or relevant work experience. Take a look at these courses.
Certificate in Freelance Cartooning and Illustrating
Photography Institute
Top Arts Courses
Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment
Ulleo
Photography Professionals: Skills & Strategies to Grow Your Business
Ulleo
Interior Design and Decoration Professionals
Ulleo
Interior Design and Decoration Essentials
Ulleo
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Geelong Only)
The Gordon Institute of TAFE

Progress your career
If you are looking to take the next step in your Arts career, look to a Diploma or Bachelor Degree. Diplomas can be used as a pathway program if you aren’t ready to step straight into a Bachelor.
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts and Visual Culture)
Bachelor of Arts (Digital Design)