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Art Craft Design

Short Courses

The following short courses are units from the Diploma of Visual Art, Craft and Design. More short courses are currently being developed. All courses will be run subject to a minimum student enrolment number.

All courses are run from Clarence Campus, Bounty St. Warranne. Some fee concessions may apply.

How do I enrol?

For more information and enrolment please contact.
Jan Thompson
Ph: (03) 6245 8018 or email: jan.thompson@tafe.tas.edu.au


Observational Drawing

Develop skills to produce representational drawings from observed reality. Subject matter will include still life and life drawing. Some basic experience of drawing is required prior to undertaking this course.

  • Starts: Wednesday, 25 June 2008. 6pm-9 pm (8x3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: Glen Dunn
  • Costs: $84.00+ $40.00 materials
  • Code: 11-531

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Silkscreen printing

An introduction to a variety of traditional and contemporary screen printing techniques.

  • Starts: Thursday, 26 June 2008. 6pm-9 pm ( 8x3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: Iona Johnson
  • Costs: $171.50+ $40.00 materials
  • Code: CUVVSP45A/11-592

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Introductory Printmaking

This course provides an introduction to a range of printmaking techniques including collagraph, etching, mono-printing and lino cut. No previous experience is needed.

  • Starts: Tuesday, 24 June 2008. 6pm-9 pm (8x3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: Leonie Oakes
  • Costs: $171.50+ $40.00 materials
  • Code: CUVVSP45A/11-448

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Bookbinding

Explore traditional and contemporary bookbinding techniques with a practicing Printmaker and Book artist.

  • Starts: Monday, 23 June 2008. 6pm-9 pm (8x3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: Leonie Oakes
  • Costs: $84.00+$40.00 materials.
  • Code: 11-666

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Jewellery – Lost Wax Casting

Learn the Ancient techniques of ‘Lost Wax Casting’ to produce unique pieces of Jewellery.

  • Starts: Wednesday, 25 June 2008. 6pm-9 pm (8x3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: Carl Bjorklund
  • Costs: $87.50+ $50.00 materials
  • Code: CUVVSP5IA

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Wood Design – Steam it, Bend it and Vacuum it!

Examine the techniques for steaming, bending and laminating timber. Build a basic steam box and vacuum bag. Design and make an item using a combination of the techniques that you have learned.

  • Starts: Wednesday, 25 June 2008. 6pm-9pm ( 8x3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: Jon Hemming
  • Costs: $87.50+ $50.00 materials (covers basic materials only)
  • Code: CUVVSP59A

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Photography – Digital photo-imaging

Introduction to Digital SLR image capture and processing using Bridge and Photoshop software.

  • Starts: Wednesday, 25 June 2008. 6pm-9pm (16x3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: Bernie Carr
  • Costs: $297.50+ $50.00 materials
  • Code: CUVPHI05A/CUVPHI07A

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Photoshop

Learn how to get the best from this leading industry standard software. From basics to ‘tips and tricks’ and more complex photo-manipulation or preparation for basic website production.

  • Starts: Tuesday, 24 June 2008. 6pm-9pm (8x3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: Marcos Gogolin
  • Costs: $87.50+ $20.00 materials
  • Code: CUVVSP11A/Pshop

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Ceramics – Slip it, slab it and fire it!

Research, experiment and produce Raku fired ceramics using the techniques of slip-casting and hand building.

  • Starts: Wednesday, 2 July 2008. 6pm-9pm (8 x 3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: John Watson
  • Costs: $87.50+ $40.00 materials
  • Code: CUVVSP06A

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Computer aided drawing and design

Master basic 2D drafting and 3D modelling using Google SketchUP. You will be amazed at what you can do with this FREE software after just a few weeks of tuition. Some basic computer experience is recommended prior to taking this course.

  • Starts: Thursday, 26 June 2008. 6pm-9pm (8x3 hour sessions)
  • Tutor: Marcos Gogolin
  • Costs: $87.50+ $20.00 materials
  • Code: CUVCRS03A

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If you are interested in other Art Craft and Design courses/areas please contact us and tell us what your needs are!

Last Updated

Thursday, 29 May 2008 (B)

 
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