90339NSW Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts
Qualification: Advanced Diploma (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 7532
The 90339NSW Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts is a practical, studio-based course, incorporating a range of current professional practices, with high teaching contact hours.
All teachers and many support staff are practising artists, recognised in the visual arts industry.
The course provides you with an in-depth education in the visual arts and prepares you for self-employment or employment as a practising artist or employment in an arts-related business. It can also provide a new direction in life.
The experience gained is intense and highly fulfilling, demanding of creative talent, skills and commitment. Guest artists, visiting lecturer programs, studio visits and frequent excursions to viewing sites and galleries are essential parts of the course.
You will learn about occupational health and safety, conservation and exhibition practices. This course helps you develop a vision, direction and style based on a synthesis of cognitive and practical skills, creativity and understanding. It emphasises studio work and is based on contemporary theory and professional practices in the visual arts industry. You will have the opportunity to access studios outside classes for practise, individual project work and exhibitions. A core of professional studies modules provide knowledge and skills essential to survival in the art world, including creative technologies, arts industry studies, art theory, history in context, exhibition practices, research and communication and drawing.
The course gives you the opportunity to specialise in one of the following fine arts areas: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography. In Year One you gain a general foundation in a range of practical visual arts strands and core areas of professional studies, including drawing and theory. You can exit the course at this point with 90341NSW Certificate IV in Fine Arts, TAFE course no: 7530. In Year Two you select two strands and continue with core areas of professional studies, including drawing and theory. You can exit the course at this point with 90340NSW Diploma of Fine Arts, TAFE course no: 7531. In the final year you choose one major studio-based elective in Art Photography, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking or Sculpture. Contact each campus to confirm which studio-based elective is offered at that location.
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 portfolio containing seven (7) examples of work. Alternatively, a 90961NSW Certificate III Fine in Arts or equivalent plus submission of drawing(s) and a portfolio containing seven (7) examples of work.
Selection Criteria: Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
1. Your ability to complete the course, demonstrated by your:
a) previous education and training;
b) paid or unpaid, work experience or participation in the visual arts; and
c) 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 (ie 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/Units | |
| Core: | |
| 5362A | Interdisciplinary Drawing I |
| 5362B | Interdisciplinary Drawing II |
| 5362C | Interdisciplinary Drawing III |
| 5362D | Interdisciplinary Drawing IV |
| 5362H | Exhibition Practice III |
| 5481P | Oh&S for the Artist |
| 5487C | Exhibition Practice II |
| 5499BA | Professional Practice for Artists I |
| 5499BB | Professional Practice for Artists II |
| 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 |
| 7531A | History/Theory Cultural Productions II |
| 7531B | Digital Image Manipulation for Artists |
| 7532A | History/Theory Cultural Productions III |
| Elective: contact the campus for details | |
Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 1, 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.
Campuses:
Lismore - You need to have completed 90340NSW Diploma of Fine Arts to apply for this course.
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.
Flexible program over 36 weeks with 2 days per week on-campus, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9.30 am to 4.00 pm.
Course related charge negotiated dependent on materials used.
For more information
contact the campus on (02) 6623 0200.
Information sheet, Lismore Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 229KB)
