CUV40103 Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Crafts

Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design
TAFE Course No: 19114
Nominal Hours: 783

This is a practical, studio-based course, incorporating a range of current industry practices and studio-based support skills. The course is designed for people who want to become a visual artist/crafts practitioner. It provides you with practical skills and knowledge across a range of visual arts areas, or in one or two specialised areas. It gives you the skills to support a small visual arts practice or to work with or for other visual artists. On completion you will produce a "portfolio" of art work for use in application/s for further training, or to seek work in the visual arts industry. Contact each campus to confirm which studio-based electives are offered at that location. You will also need to purchase materials and cover other costs which may arise during the course.

Career Opportunities: Artist/crafts worker, arts assistant, technical assistant in employed or self-employed arts or contemporary crafts related work.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can articulate into the Visual Arts Diploma 7481, or do other TAFE NSW courses in the fine arts, museum practices or some university courses. Entry Requirements: NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent).

Student Selection: Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
1. Creative applications of skills and knowledge in fine arts or visual arts areas
2. Imaginative ideas and/or concepts applied to work
3. Creative or cultural awareness in a medium or area appropriate to the fine arts.

Selection Method: Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Application Form and: A portfolio or diary containing seven (7) pieces of work. Applicants should contact their local campus for further information, closing dates and additional portfolio requirements regarding the presentation of work.

Modules/Units
Core:
CUFSAF01B	Follow health, safety and security procedures
CUVCOR04A	Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse
CUVCOR09A	Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
CUVCOR13A	Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice
Elective:
19114A	Technical tutorial support
8999A	Tutorial support
BSBCMN213A	Produce simple word processed documents
BSBSBM301A	Research business opportunities
CUEMAR03B	Undertake marketing activities
CULMS209A	Provide and sell products and services to visitors
CUSADM03A	Manage a project
CUSADM07A	Establish and maintain work and contractual relationships
CUSADM08A	Address copyright requirements
CUSGEN01A	Use and adapt to changes in technology
CUSGEN05B	Make presentations
CUVADM11A	Work within an arts organisation context
CUVCOR01A	Source concept for own work
CUVCOR02A	Develop and articulate concept for own work
CUVCOR03A	Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work
CUVCRS08A	Document the work progress
CUVCRS11A	Select and prepare work for exhibition
CUVCRS13A	Store finished work
CUVCRS14A	Prepare, store and maintain finished work
CUVDES01A	Apply colour theory in response to a brief
CUVDES02A	Apply the design process to 2-dimensional work in response to a brief
CUVDES03A	Apply the design process to 3-dimensional work in response to a brief
CUVDES04A	Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief
CUVDES05A	Interpret and respond to a brief
CUVPHI01A	Source and apply photoimaging industry knowledge
CUVPHI04A	Apply photoimaging lighting techniques
CUVPHI05A	Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent
CUVPHI06A	Plan and carry out image capture in response to a brief
CUVPHI07A	Process photoimages to work print/file stage
CUVPHI08A	Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages
CUVPHI09A	Use colour materials, processing and printing techniques in a wet darkroom context
CUVPHI10A	Use and extend wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs
CUVPRP01A	Develop self as artist
CUVVSP04A	Apply techniques to produce ceramics
CUVVSP05A	Produce ceramics
CUVVSP06A	Research and experiment with techniques to produce ceramics
CUVVSP07A	Apply techniques in wheel-formed ceramics
CUVVSP11A	Apply techniques to produce digital images
CUVVSP12A	Produce digital images
CUVVSP13A	Research and experiment with techniques for digital image enhancement and manipulation
CUVVSP14A	Apply techniques to produce drawings
CUVVSP15A	Produce drawings
CUVVSP16A	Research and experiment with techniques to produce drawings
CUVVSP18A	Apply techniques to produce video art
CUVVSP26A	Apply techniques to produce jewellery
CUVVSP34A	Apply techniques to produce paintings
CUVVSP04A	Apply techniques to produce ceramics
CUVVSP05A	Produce ceramics
CUVVSP06A	Research and experiment with techniques to produce ceramics
CUVVSP07A	Apply techniques in wheel-formed ceramics
CUVVSP11A	Apply techniques to produce digital images
CUVVSP12A	Produce digital images
CUVVSP13A	Research and experiment with techniques for digital image enhancement and manipulation
CUVVSP14A	Apply techniques to produce drawings
CUVVSP15A	Produce drawings
CUVVSP16A	Research and experiment with techniques to produce drawings
CUVVSP18A	Apply techniques to produce video art
CUVVSP26A	Apply techniques to produce jewellery
CUVVSP34A	Apply techniques to produce paintings
CUVVSP35A	Produce paintings
CUVVSP36A	Research and experiment with techniques to produce paintings
CUVVSP44A	Apply techniques to produce prints
CUVVSP45A	Produce prints
CUVVSP46A	Research and experiment with techniques to produce prints
CUVVSP50A	Apply techniques to produce sculpture
CUVVSP51A	Produce sculpture
CUVVSP52A	Research and experiment with techniques to produce sculpture

Applying and enrolling:

Semester 2, 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour Education Campus - Contact Phil Greed on (02) 6659 3000.
Great Lakes - Contact Steve Williams on (02) 6555 0600.
Murwillumbah - Contact the campus on (02) 6672 0600.

Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour Education Campus - Continuing course. Places may be available in some units.
Contact Phil Greed on (02) 6559 3000 to arrange an interview.

Great Lakes - Full-time, 16 hours (3 days) per week for 36 weeks
or
For people who have completed CUV30103 Certificate III in Visual Arts and Contemporary Crafts, 16 hours per week for 18 weeks .
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6555 0600.

Murwillumbah - Full-time day, 19 hours per week for 36 weeks.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6672 0600.