Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
CUA60715
AZL6
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 20/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 15/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have para-professional level technical, creative and conceptual skills to originate, realise and exhibit a substantial body of resolved work that expresses their own creative vision. Visual artists work within and across many mediums, and their practice may incorporate ceramics, digital art, glasswork, drawing and illustration, jewellery making, painting, photomedia, printmaking, public art, sculpture, textiles or wood design.
Practice at this level is underpinned by application of art theory and history, the ability to engage in critical discourse and to debate one’s own work and the work of others.
Visual artists may work in their own practice, or a wide range of contexts across the arts, government or commercial organisations and also bring visual arts perspective to areas such as business, community services and science.
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 conceptual, technical and organisational skills to create and present work in their chosen creative form.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in a creative field or through formal study.
PACKAGING RULES:
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- seven (7) core units plus
- five (5) elective units of which:
- three (3) units must be selected from Group A
- two (2) units may be selected from Groups A or B or from any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Diploma level or above.
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.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWH17 | CUAPPR603 | Engage in the business of creative practice | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AWH20 | CUAPPR505 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWG96 | CUARES602 | Extend cultural research expertise | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWK14 | CUAACD601 | Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWH19 | CUAPPR601 | Originate a body of independent creative work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWH16 | CUAPPR604 | Publicly present a body of own creative work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUI42 | BSBCRT601 | Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) of the five (5) units required must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D665 | CUV60211 | Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGV3 | CUA60720 | Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
To enter this qualification, individuals must have the conceptual, technical and organisational skills to create and present work in their chosen creative form.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in a creative field or through formal study.
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