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Diploma of Visual Art And Craft

Diploma of Visual Art And Craft

Accredited course
National Code
51141
State Code
4427
TGA Status
Draft
DTWD Status
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/12/2002
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
680
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
Accredited Date
11/12/2002
Expiry Date
31/12/2006
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The Diploma of Visual/ArtCraft provides training for individuals who wish to pursue careers as visual artists or craft makers.

Specialized study is provided in painting, printmedia, ceramics, sculpture and electronic art, with additional skills and knowledge in drawing, art theory and history. Elective units provide learners with opportunitites to focus on acquiring specific studio competencies or to explore a range of interdisciplinary projects.

The program is designed to prepare graduates for contemporary practice in art and craft, with the development of sound workplace methods based on health and safety guidelines.

The course develops individual resources through project-based training, and integrates theory with practice. Research and observation, experimentation and evaluation lead to the acquisition of skills and knowledge in key areas of contemporary visual art and craft practice.

Schedule
1.

CORE UNITS - Learners to complete all units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10963 Define Visual Culture 40 Module
14395 Develop Drawing Projects 60 Module
10965 Develop Studio Projects 100 Module
10964 Discuss Visual Culture 40 Module
10962 Refine Drawing Projects 60 Module
10967 Refine Studio Projects 100 Module
2.

ELECTIVE UNITS - Learners to select 7 units to a total of 280 hours.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10970 Apply Elements of Lithography 40 Module
14284 Apply Interactivity in Electronic Art 40 Module
10971 Apply Screenprint Processes 40 Module
10976 Build On A History of Women's Sculpture 40 Module
14279 Compose Assemblage 40 Module
10974 Create Cast Bronze Sculpture 40 Module
14347 Create Ceramic Form 40 Module
14277 Create Installation 40 Module
14294 Create Portraiture 40 Module
14394 Design Ceramics in Digital 3-d 40 Module
14281 Design Digital Art for the Internet 40 Module
14350 Design Wheelwork Ceramics 40 Module
14286 Develop A Drawing Folio 40 Module
14288 Develop Art History/theory Projects 40 Module
14280 Develop Digital Animation 40 Module
10973 Develop Drawing into Printmedia 40 Module
14289 Develop Landscape Paintings 40 Module
14283 Develop Photo Media 40 Module
10977 Develop Sculptural Paper & Fibre Projects 40 Module
14354 Evaluate Contemporary Ceramics 40 Module
14285 Examine Processes of Mark-making 40 Module
14290 Explore and Apply Light & Colour 40 Module
14352 Implement Ceramic Technology 40 Module
14293 Implement the Technologies of Painting 40 Module
10972 Integrate Printmedia Processes 40 Module
14291 Investigate the Conditions of Painting 40 Module
14276 Make Multiples and Moulds 40 Module
14292 Paint Feminism & the Body 40 Module
14349 Refine Ceramic Sculpture 40 Module
14353 Refine Ceramic Technology 40 Module
14351 Refine Wheelwork Ceramics 40 Module
14282 Research Digital Video 40 Module
14393 Review Ceramic History 40 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
7500 50458 Diploma of Fine Art Accredited course
7503 50303 Diploma of Studio Ceramics Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
7529 51754 Diploma of Visual Art and Craft Accredited course
General Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training on behalf of the Crown.

2. The proponent for this course is Central TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code [TBA].

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training or the Curriculum Manager, Central TAFE, 140 Royal Street, EAST PERTH, telephone (08) 6211 2285.
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