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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have high level technical, creative and conceptual skills which they apply across a range of creative arts industry contexts. It applies to work in different environments that require the development of creative solutions to complex problems.
Practice at this level is underpinned by the ability to research, analyse, conceive and develop ideas and negotiate solutions. Application of advanced communication, organisational and project management skills are also required. Individuals at this level will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge within one or more fields of work and operate across a broad range of technical or management functions with accountability for personal outputs and team outcomes within broad parameters.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
18 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Design innovative products | Core |
| Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | Core |
| Ensure a safe workplace for a work area | Core |
| Manage copyright arrangements | Core |
| Manage design realisation | Core |
| Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Elective |
| Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice | Elective |
| Collaborate in professional creative projects | Elective |
| Critique cultural works | Elective |
| Design digital simulations | Elective |
| Design virtual and hybrid events | Elective |
| Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships | Elective |
| Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
| Develop marketing plans | Elective |
| Develop organisational strategies | Elective |
| Develop public relations documents | Elective |
| Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |
| Engage in the business of creative practice | Elective |
| Engage in the business of graphic design | Elective |
| Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice | Elective |
| Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | Elective |
| Evolve ideas for professional creative work | Elective |
| Extend cultural research expertise | Elective |
| Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level | Elective |
| Extend professional expertise across new art forms and media | Elective |
| Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools | Elective |
| Extend typographic design expertise | Elective |
| Implement and manage international marketing programs | Elective |
| Implement design solutions | Elective |
| Initiate and lead applied research | Elective |
| Lead innovative thinking and practice | Elective |
| Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation | Elective |
| Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events | Elective |
| Manage business risk | Elective |
| Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
| Manage knowledge and information | Elective |
| Manage market research | Elective |
| Manage organisational finances | Elective |
| Manage organisational marketing processes | Elective |
| Manage project integration | Elective |
| Manage strategic contracts | Elective |
| Obtain and manage sponsorship | Elective |
| Obtain revenue to support operations | Elective |
| Originate a body of independent creative work | Elective |
| Originate and develop concepts | Elective |
| Originate graphic designs for complex briefs | Elective |
| Present a body of own creative work | Elective |
| Publicly present a body of own creative work | Elective |
| Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | Elective |
| Research and apply design theory | Elective |
| Research global design trends | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Painter (Visual Arts)
ANZSCO 211411
Painters (Visual Arts) conceive and create visual art forms, such as pictures, abstract designs and similar compositions, to communicate impressions and ideas.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Potter and Ceramic Artist
ANZSCO 211412
Potters or Ceramic Artists conceive and create functional or artistic articles by moulding clay, glass and other fusible materials using hand-building and wheel techniques.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Sculptor
ANZSCO 211413
Sculptors conceive and create three-dimensional forms to communicate impressions and ideas by carving or modelling materials, such as wood, stone, clay and metal, or assembling found and manufactured materials.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Other Visual Arts or Crafts Professional
ANZSCO 211499
Other Visual Arts or Crafts Professionals include jobs like Leadlighter, Multimedia Artist, Quilter, and Textile Artist.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Multimedia Designer
ANZSCO 232413
Multimedia Designers plan, design and develop the production of digitally delivered information, promotional content, instructional material and entertainment through online and recorded digital media using static and animated information, text, pictures, video and sound to produce information and entertainment tailored to an intended audience and purpose.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
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How to enrol in this course
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When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
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Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
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How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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