CUV50111 Diploma of Visual Arts Course summary

CUV50111 Diploma of Visual Arts
Classroom based - Full time South Bank
Course summary
South Bank : Classroom based - Full time : Starts on 27-01-2015
VET Fee Help: $14,500
Careers: Arts Professionals, Visual Arts And Crafts Professionals, Painter (Visual Arts)
Outcome: Diploma
THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR VET FEE-HELP
They say a picture paints a thousand words, so tell the world your story with the skills you gain at TAFE
Queensland Brisbane. Learn fine-tuned skills in drawing, digital media, painting, print making, sculpting or
ceramics. Your work could be displayed in some of the world’s finest galleries capturing the attention of
appreciative audiences from across the globe.
Course details
Want to apply your creative abilities in the real world? From the fine arts to new media, our Diploma of Visual Arts
course will indulge your creative sensibilities while providing you with the necessary skills to work as a professional
artist. The program covers core areas of visual culture and professional practice plus electives in the following
studio areas:
Painting;
Printmaking;
Drawing;
Sculpture;
Digital media;
Ceramics.
Students in their final semester will have the opportunity to apply for an overseas study tour to New York.
To enrol directly with us, simply call 13 72 48.
If you are applying to QTAC for a January or July intake, please use the following codes.
Full fee - QTAC code 555016
Please read the TAFE Queensland rules prior to enrolment.
Articulation Options
The Diploma is available as a discrete qualification only.
Additional University Pathway Options
Credit towards the following degree programs is available to graduates of the Diploma. Students must apply for
University entry through QTAC.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Griffith University) Students also have the opportunity to apply for direct entry into
Griffith University through an interview process at the end of second year.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) (Queensland University of Technology)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) / Graduate Diploma in Education (Senior Years)(Queensland University of
Technology)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (University of Southern Queensland)
Diploma graduates will receive a minimum Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) of 82 (OP equivalent 10).
QUT and Griffith University will give 5 bonus rank points bringing a graduate's TER to 87 (OP equivalent 8).
This qualification is eligible for the Commonwealth VET FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Check out which financial support option is right for you.
You might be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Note: All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is
subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, appropriate
accreditation and registration requirements.
For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in
which the unit commences. The fee schedule outlines unit fees and census dates applicable per semester of
enrolment.
Career prospects:
Artist
Arts & Crafts Professional
Sculptor
Print Maker
Hours of study:
Full-time 12 months.
We have two major intakes in February and July. If you are interested in starting a qualification outside of these
times, please call 13 72 48 for more info.
Entry requirements
School leavers must have completed Year 12 or equivalent. Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility
and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies. All applicants must submit a folio.
PLEASE NOTE: folio submission is separate to the QTAC application process. TAFE Queensland Brisbane will
invite folio submissions after QTAC advises applicant details following the closing date.
Units
CUVRES502A Analyse cultural history and theory (Core)
CUVPRP505A Establish and maintain safe professional practice (Core)
CUVPRP502A Prepare for sustainable professional practice (Core)
CUVPRP503A Present a body of own creative work (Core)
CUVPRP501A Realise a body of creative work (Core)
CUVACD501A Refine drawing and other visual representation tools (Core)
CUVRES501A Critique cultural works (Elective)
CULMS407C Install and dismantle exhibition elements (Elective)
CUVCER502A Investigate ceramic materials and processes (4 of 4 electives (student must choose 3),
Elective)
CUVPAI502A Investigate painting materials and processes (1 of 4 electives (student must choose 3),
Elective)
CUVPRI502A Investigate printmaking materials and processes (2 of 4 electives (student must choose 3),
Elective)
CUVACD513A Make mixed media artworks (3 of 6 electives (student must choose 4), Elective)
CUVACD507A Refine 3-D design ideas and processes (3 of 4 electives (student must choose 3), Elective)
CUVCER501A Refine ceramics techniques (5 of 6 electives (student must choose 4), Elective)
CUVDIG501A Refine digital art techniques (6 of 6 electives (student must choose 4), Elective)
CUVDRA501A Refine drawing techniques (4 of 6 electives (student must choose 4), Elective)
CUVPAI501A Refine painting techniques (1 of 6 electives (student must choose 4), Elective)
CUVPRI501A Refine printmaking techniques (2 of 6 electives (student must choose 4), Elective)
There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the
region for more information.
Last updated on 6 November 2014