Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Visual Arts
Diploma of Visual Arts
CUA51115
AZL3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 21/02/2019 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 20/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 15/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise a body of work in one or more art forms. Mediums may include ceramics, drawing and illustration, painting, photomedia, printmaking, public art, sculpture, textile design, wood design, digital art and glasswork.
Practice at this level is underpinned by application of arts theory and history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Discourse around complex ideas is also required.
Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:To enter this qualification, individuals must have the technical and organisational skills to conceptualise and create works in selected medium.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or through formal study.
PACKAGING RULES:
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
- six (6) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units of which:
- three (3) units must be selected from Group A
- two (2) units must be selected from Group B
- four (4) units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AB60 | Product Design |
| AB61 | Jewellery Design |
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG97 | CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWH22 | CUAPPR502 | Develop own sustainable professional practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWH20 | CUAPPR505 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWH23 | CUAPPR503 | Present a body of own creative work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWH24 | CUAPPR501 | Realise a body of creative work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWK27 | CUAACD501 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D657 | CUV50111 | Diploma of Visual Arts | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR9 | CUA51120 | Diploma of Visual Arts | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
To enter this qualification, individuals must have the technical and organisational skills to conceptualise and create works in selected medium.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or through formal study.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships