Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft
Local
| Course Enquiries: | Design, Multimedia & Art Department |
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| Course Code: | CUV40103 |
| Start Date(s): | February. |
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Applicants must attend an interview and present a folio of art works (maximum of 10 pieces in any medium).
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Overview
This qualification provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to produce art in a range of areas, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and drawing. Students will develop skills via investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials, research and observation.
Theory subjects in history, drawing and the design process underpin learning and development. The course is ideal for students wishing to enhance their folio for application to further study.
Qualification & Recognition
On successful completion of this course students are eligible to receive the nationally endorsed Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQTF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.
Course Fees
Fees are calculated according to the level of course being studied, and the number of hours being undertaken, up to Government established maximums. Eligible students are able to access a Government Subsidised Place and certain categories of Full Fee Paying students may be able to access an Eligibility Exemption. Assistance is available in the form of VET FEE HELP or a Holmesglen Payment Plan for students who are unable to afford fee payment up front. For further information please check the link below or contact the Information Office on 03 95641640.
How to Apply
- VTAC: The VTAC code for this course is 61351 (VGF) or 61354 (Fee type determined by provider)
Applicants must also submit a supplementary application form.
Course Structure
- Unit
- Hours
- Explore the use of colour
- This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory.
- 30
- Participate In OHS Processes
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge which everyone in the workplace must have in order to work safely. It covers a range of industry contexts involving a variety of different conditions and hazards.
- 20
- Work with others
- 15
- Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate the concept and conduct critical discourse about the concept for own work. The concept encompasses ideas, form and context for the work.
- 60
- Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for application to any type of illustrative work. Within this unit, illustrative work would generally be quire simple in nature.
- 80
- Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice
- 70
- Document the work progress
- 15
- Select and prepare work for exhibition
- 30
- Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent
- 50
- Produce ceramics
- 50
- Research and experiment with techniques to produce ceramics
- 50
- Produce digital images
- 50
- Research and experiment with techniques to produce drawings
- 50
- Produce paintings
- 50
- Research and experiment with techniques to produce paintings
- 50
- Produce sculpture
- 50
- Research and experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
- 50
Assessment
Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.
Career and Further Study Opportunities
Graduates of this course can pursue studies in diploma and higher education art and design courses or work in art related fields.
Graduates may apply to articulate directly into diploma level study in fields of visual arts and graphic design. They will also have developed a folio which may be used in applications for further study at other institutions and universities.
