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Diploma of Visual Art and Craft

Diploma of Visual Art and Craft

Accredited course
National Code
51754
State Code
7529
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/02/2007
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
750
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
30/01/2007
Expiry Date
30/04/2010
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The Diploma of Visual Art & Craft provides training for individuals who wish to pursue careers as visual artists or craft designer/makers. Specialized studio training is available in painting, printmedia, ceramics, sculpture and digital art, with core skills and knowledge in drawing, art theory and art history. Elective units provide opportunities to focus on acquiring specific studio competencies or to explore a range of interdisciplinary projects. The course develops individual resources and ideas through project-based learning, and integrates theory with practice. Most graduates of the Diploma of Visual Art & Craft choose to complete their studies in the Advanced Diploma of Art & Design [Visual Art & Craft].

Schedule
1.

Learners are to complete thirtheen (13) units - six (6) Core and seven (7) electives.

CORE UNITS: Learners to complete the six (6) Core units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
23258 Define visual culture 40 Module
23256 Develop drawing projects 60 Module
23260 Develop studio projects 100 Module
23259 Discuss visual culture 40 Module
23257 Refine drawing projects 60 Module
23261 Refine studio projects 100 Module
2.

Learners to complete seven (7) elective units to a total of 350 hours.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
23262 Apply Elements of Lithography 50 Module
23276 Apply interactivity in digital art 50 Module
23263 Apply screenprint process 50 Module
23267 Build on a history of women's sculpture 50 Module
23271 Compose assemblage 50 Module
23266 Create cast bronze sculpture 50 Module
23286 Create ceramic form 50 Module
23270 Create Installation 50 Module
23285 Create Portraiture 50 Module
23294 Design ceramics in digital 3D 50 Module
23273 Design digital art for the internet 50 Module
23288 Design wheelwork ceramics 50 Module
23278 Develop a drawing portfolio 50 Module
23279 Develop art history/theory projects 50 Module
11015 Develop Art Work in Context 50 Module
23272 Develop digital animation 50 Module
23265 Develop drawing into printmedia 50 Module
23280 Develop landscape paintings 50 Module
23275 Develop photomedia 50 Module
23268 Develop sculptural paper & fibre projects 50 Module
11016 Evaluate Art Work in Context 50 Module
23292 Evaluate contemporary ceramics 50 Module
23277 Examine processes of mark-making 50 Module
23281 Explore & apply light & colour 50 Module
23290 Implement ceramic technology 50 Module
23284 Implement the technologies of painting 50 Module
23264 Integrate printmedia processes 50 Module
23282 Investigate the conditions of painting 50 Module
23269 Make multiples & Moulds 50 Module
23283 Paint feminism & the body 50 Module
23287 Refine ceramic sculpture 50 Module
23291 Refine ceramic technology 50 Module
23289 Refine wheelwork ceramics 50 Module
23274 Research digital video 50 Module
23293 Review ceramics history 50 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
4427 51141 Diploma of Visual Art And Craft Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
7550 52226 Diploma of Visual Art and Craft Accredited course
General Notes
1. The proponent and copyright owner for this course is Central TAFE.

2. The proponent for this course is Central TAFE on behalf of the Department of Education and 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 51754.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the Department of Education and Training or the Product Development Manager, Central TAFE, Leederville Campus, Richmond Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007, telephone (08) 9202 4770.
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