90341NSW Certificate IV in Fine Arts

Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
National Code: 90341NSW
TAFE NSW Course No: 7530

This course gives you a broad based education in the Fine Arts, with an emphasis on the language of drawing as a fundamental skill. It prepares you for entry into higher award courses, or gives you the necessary awareness and general skills for working in a range of fine arts disciplines associated with the arts industry.

You will develop your technical skills, creativity and understanding of the fine arts. There is an emphasis on creating studio based art work, with a core of drawing, cultural and professional studies based on practices used by artists.

The four studio areas you can choose to study are: painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography and digital art.

This course is being reviewed and may be replaced with a new course. Contact the campus section for further details.

Career Opportunities: Artist, arts related work or self-employment, arts assistant, technical assistant. Specialised project based employment positions are also available in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and art photography. Opportunities also exist in arts related areas such as digital art, ceramics, community arts, art galleries, museums, design, illustration, teaching, arts consultancy, administration, picture framing, conservation and set construction.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can do other TAFE NSW courses in the visual arts or some university courses.

Entry Requirements: Completion of Year 12 with a minimum of 10 units in the NSW HSC Record of Achievement (or equivalent statement from another educational authority) plus submission of drawing(s) and a portfolio containing seven (7) examples of work.

Alternatively, a Fine Arts Certificate III or equivalent plus completion of drawing(s) and submission of a portfolio containing seven (7) examples of work.

Student Selection: Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:

1. Your ability to complete the course, demonstrated by your:
* previous education and training;
* paid or unpaid, work experience or participation in the visual arts; and
* life and community experience.
2. Why you want to do the course and how the course is relevant to your career plans or personal goals.
3. Any further evidence in support of your application

Plus:

1. Interest in and a capacity to apply skills and knowledge in at least one of the visual art disciplines (i.e. painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, drawing or ceramics).
2. Individuality of expression.
3. An ability to experiment.
4. An ability to express personal vision.
5. An imaginative and innovative application of ideas or concepts.
6. Care and skill in the presentation of work presented.

Selection Method: Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the application form. You must also submit a portfolio containing at least seven (7) examples of original work. The portfolio can be
A1 in size and must contain original work or photographs of original work (preferably in 8 x 10 format), or 35mm slides. Photographs may be used for original installations, performance, large scale or three-dimensional works.

The portfolio work should indicate creative ability, skills and interests in the visual arts. Examples of work should show a range of technical skills, visual processes and media and demonstrate a variety of approaches to subject matter, themes or concepts.

Applicants will also be asked to do a drawing of subject matter that will be set up at the campus. Materials will be provided.

A panel of teachers will assess the portfolio and drawing(s). Applicants will have the opportunity to discuss their portfolio work and any prior relevant experience, interest, or activities in the visual arts field which would support their application.

Applicants should be prepared to discuss any benefits they would gain from doing the course and any personal qualities which would assist their work as an artist or which would help them gain employment in the visual arts industry.

Note: Applicants must contact the arts and media section of the campus at which they want to apply for the dates for portfolio submission, drawing and interview and any additional portfolio requirements.

Modules
Core:
5481P	OH&S for the Artist
5499C	Exhibition Practice I
7424C	Drawing, General
7530A	History/Theory Cultural Productions I
7530B	Professional Practice Presentation
7530C	Drawing From the Visible World II
7530E	Drawing the Human Figure
Electives:
2475A	Interactive Video Techniques
5363A	Art Photography I
5364A	Painting I
5364B	Painting From the Visible World
5399B	Design Principles
5483C	Colour Theory for Artists I
5488A	Sculpture I
5488B	Sculpture II
5492J	Kilns and Firing for Visual Arts
7424NB	2D Animation for Artists
7454G	Authoring 1 - Multimedia
7461F	Design Principles for Fine Arts
7465EA	Creative Technology - Desktop Publishing
7465EB	Creative Technology - Graphics/Imaging
7465EC	Creative Technology - Digital Video
7465ED	Creative Technology - Internet and Web
7465EE	Creative Technology - Animation
7530D	2D Imaging for Artists
7530F	Creative Use of Digital Technology
7530G	Printmaking 1
7530XX	Technical Tutorial Support
7562A	Handforming with Modular Components
7562D	Handforming with Multi-Media
7562E	Ceramic Materials for Visual Art
7562H	Glazes for Visual Arts
8999B	Tutorial Support (Optional)

Applying and Enrolling

Semester 1, 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Lismore - Full-time, 18 hours per week for 36 weeks, Wednesdays - Fridays, 9.30 am to 4.00 pm.
Course related charge: $300.
Successful applicants will be required to present a portfolio at interview in early December 2008. Details will be advised in writing after the application closing date.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6623 0200.
Information sheet, Lismore Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 205KB)

Wauchope - Continuing course. Part-time day, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9.00 am - 3.30 pm.
For more information contact Jacky Beckhurst on (02) 6586 9500.

This course gives you a broad based education in the Fine Arts, with an emphasis on the language of drawing as a fundamental skill