Art Craft Design
Diploma (69893)
Description
This studio-based course emphasises the acquisition of skills, knowledge and aesthetics relevant to the contemporary art/craft/design industry. Quality products are essential supplies for gallery owners, tourist centre venues and various other businesses throughout Tasmania, Australia and overseas. This course aims to encourage students to produce original quality goods for these and other identified markets and to actively contribute to the growth of the arts community in Tasmania.
Who should enrol in this qualification?
New employment opportunities are emerging for visual artists in Tasmania in areas outside traditional studio-based work and teaching. With the growth of technology, visual artists, exhibitions and events, craftspeople and designers are entering technologically based areas where these skills are also being applied to "new media" areas such as digital imaging, art museum and gallery management, heritage interpretation, design in industry, cultural diplomacy, art therapy, and curatorial work. The successful application of these skills requires a combination of creative, business/administration and occupation-specific skills.
Do I need any skills?
Applicants will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of creative ability to enable successful completion of the program. The applicants may be asked to attend an interview and submit a portfolio of their work.
Entry Qualifications
Successful completion of Certificate IV in Visual Arts & Contemporary Craft
OR Equivalent qualification
OR Recognition of Current Competencies from relevant work experience.
How long will it take?
- 1 year full time
- 2-3 years part time
Where can I learn?
- Hobart, Clarence Campus, Bounty Street, Warrane
- Launceston, Academy of the Arts, Invermay Road, Inveresk
- Devonport Campus, Valley Road, Devonport
- Burnie Campus, Mooreville Road, Burnie
Enrolment Procedure:
- Interview
- Submission of portfolio to showcase the applicant’s creative and artistic ability. (Note: this may not be required if the student’s work has previously been assessed at TAFE)
- Applicant notified of success of application
- Place confirmed on payment of fees (or first instalment)
How will I learn?
All training is skills based and practical, and takes place in well-equipped studios and workshops. Training may also take place through a variety of ‘real life’ arts enterprises that combine art and craft business practice modules with hands-on, studio based modules. Work may be assessed holistically.
Some units may be undertaken as distance learning. Flexible delivery options may also be available to people working in their own studios or other art, craft or design businesses.
Hobart:: Full-time, part-time
Launceston: Full-time, part-time
Devonport/Burnie: Full-time, part-time
How will I be assessed?
Assessment takes place throughout the year by:
- Participation in studio activities
- Formal classroom/studio exercises
- Discussion and feedback during studio work
- Submission of finished work
- Written assignments
- Completion of work books
- Participation in exhibitions
- Submission of portfolios
Occupational Health & Safety is assessed in conjunction with all activities.
When I complete this training, what's next?
On completion of this course graduates should have at least one marketable product and/or small portfolio of products, designs or services that can generate income and lead to the development of further marketable items.
Diploma of Art, Craft, Design graduates may qualify for credit in the:
- Bachelor of Contemporary Arts
- Batchelor of Design Teaching
- Associate Degree in Design
Courses at the University of Tasmania, subject to interview and portfolio.
What Competencies will I undertake?
In order to fulfil the requirements for the Diploma, students need to complete all 6 core units and a minimum of 8 elective modules. At least 5 elective units must be from one of the studio specialisations listed:
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Glass
- Jewellery
- Painting
- Photography & Digital Imaging
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Textiles & Fibre
- Wood Design
Not all studio areas are available in all regions.
Core units – complete all 6 units of competency
- CUEOHS02B Establish & Maintain a Safe and Secure Workplace
- CUVICSD04A Originate and Develop a Concept
- CUVADM13A Research and Critique Cultural Work(s)
- BSBSBM401A Establish Business and Legal Requirements
- BSBSBM404A Undertake Business Planning
- CUEMAR02B Undertake Market Research
Plus
Elective units – Studio Specialisations
Participants complete a minimum of 8 elective modules, at least 5 of which must be selected from one of the studios specialisations listed above. Participants may also select suitable modules from other subject areas, including a General List.
Fees
You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text books.
Concessions … apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).
Additional costs apply in this course for text books and stationery, protective clothing and equipment, travelling expenses, as well as tools, minor equipment and project materials as required.
For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307.
Assessment Validation Process
The Institute of TAFE Tasmania will validate this strategy annually via a staff moderation process and reference to an arts industry group.
Program Details
Hobart, Clarence Campus |
Launceston, Inveresk |
Devonport Campus
Burnie Campus
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Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307
Last Updated
Friday, 23 May 2008 (M)
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