Diploma of Ceramics

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Course Enquiries:	Arts, Communications & Science Department T: 03 9564 1602 E: arts@holmesglen.edu.au
Course Code:	21872VIC
Start Date(s):	February.
Location:	Chadstone
Total Course Length:	Full-time: 2 years Part-time: Dependant on subject/timetable selection
Prerequisites:	Applicants must attend an interview at which they are required to: present a folio of work which demonstrates conceptual and technical abilities show an understanding of the course and its outcomes

Overview

This course is designed to:

develop a sound knowledge of ceramic raw materials, a high level of technical competence in handling processes and a solid background in design
develop practicing ceramicists who have the discipline, self-direction and knowledge to generate income
develop an artistic awareness and appreciation of ceramics
encourage specialist aspirations and self expression
prepare students who can use their abilities creatively to cover diverse market demands
foster the beliefs, skills, knowledge and attitudes required to ensure the continuation of traditional craft
prepare students for further studies at a tertiary level

Qualification & Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to receive the Diploma of Ceramics.

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.

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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

Directly to Holmesglen: Part time applications apply directly to Holmesglen on 9564 1579
VTAC: All applications for this course must be made through VTAC. The VTAC code for this course is 61081 (VGF) or 61084 (Fee type determined by provider)
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Course Structure

Unit: Hours

Promote the business: This unit covers the development and implementation of marketing strategies and themonitoring and improvement of market performance.; 50
Follow health, safety and security procedures: 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.; 15
Address legal and administrative requirements: Legislative and regulatory requirements of radio and television industries. Management of legal and administrative aspects of commercial radio and television.; 50
Select and prepare work for exhibition: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and prepare work for display or exhibition.; 30
Interpret and respond to a brief: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and respond to a brief through the production of work. As such the unit is holistic in nature and focuses on the overall work process to meet the requirements of a brief.; 15
Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of techniques to the use of a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent.; 50
Develop self as an artist: This is a professional practice unit which describes development of technical and conceptual skills required to work as a practicing artist.; 60
Analyse and implement sustainable work practices: This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by artists anddesigners to develop, monitor and maintain economic, social,institutional and environmental work practices.; 15
Apply research and critical analysis to inform artistic and design practice: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to researchand critically analyse historical and theoretical concepts forapplication to own artistic and design practice. The unit includesthe need for critical analysis of information and own work and thechallenging of different points of view to inform own personalwork and philosophy.; 100
Use advanced drawing techniques to represent and communicate concepts: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to representand communicate a concept through the use of advanced drawingtechniques.; 100
Apply the elements and principles of design: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to extendartistic practice to explore and apply the principles of design to anartwork or a design solution.; 100
Develop artistic practice to produce ceramics: No module detail is available; 210
Produce a thematically connected series of ceramics from a given brief: No module detail is available; 210
Design and produce a variety of forms using wheelforming techniques: No module detail is available; 210
Glaze ceramics: No module detail is available; 120
Fire ceramics: No module detail is available; 50
Decorate ceramics: No module detail is available; 60
Design And Produce A Variety Of Forms Using Handforming Techniques: No module detail is available; 120
Design And Produce A Variety Of Forms Using Mouldmaking Techniques: No module detail is available; 60