The Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development is designed to prepare you to make a smooth transition into a professional practice, working in an industry-related role or in a freelance capacity. This course is designed to prepare students to make a smooth transition into a professional practice, working in an industry-related role or in a freelance capacity. The course aids students in applying their current skills and knowledge to the development of a self-directed project/product such as; a solo exhibition, industry portfolio or published work. Students will have access to their own studio on campus, as well as mentors who will provide critical and constructive feedback, technical advice and assistance with the design and development of their individual work. This course focuses on building up your employability options, current industry knowledge, ability to realise project goals and establish an ongoing practice. We build upon the skills you attained at Diploma level, and our past graduates have produced targeted folios (to approach industry clients), secured publishing deals, established unique online stores, attended international trade fairs and created substantial bodies of work for exhibition. Expand your portfolio with expert guidance Your work will be supported by sound research, analysis and the development of creative ideas with an ability to negotiate solutions. We will prepare you to make a smooth transition into a professional practice, working in an industry-related role or in a freelance capacity. You’ll be challenged by our passionate teachers to develop your own projects, culminating in exhibitions, strong portfolios and published work. Focus of study Creative process Art and design theory Business and research skills Drawing Photography Assessment You will be assessed through coursework. Modes of Delivery Studio Based, Research, Classroom Pathways to further study Once you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development, you can continue onto further studies to complete a degree in your specialist fine art field. Particularly, you may consider our unique, Bachelor of Illustration Career Pathways The type of careers this qualification leads to, include curator, digital artist, freelance artist, illustrator, painter, printmaker, self employment, sole trader in art and contemporary craft products, visual arts and craft professional.