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Diploma of Visual Arts
The Diploma of Visual Arts at Sydney Art School is available to Australian students as well as international students who wish to study in Australia.
It is recommended for visual arts students who are looking to to extend existing technical artistic skills. The studio based "hands on" based learning model follows the classical atelier tradition of teaching art. Specialised studio sessions for skills in drawing, painting, printmaking and jewellery making are available.
The Sydney Art School Diploma of Visual Arts course is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework provides for a pathway into Australian universities. It is also listed on the Commonwalth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
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NATIONAL CODE CUA51115 |
CRICOS CODE 093699A |
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QUALIFICATION Diploma |
INDUSTRY AREA Arts & Design |
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STUDY MODES Full Time, Part Time |
FULL COURSE FEE |
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INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT This course is available to International Students |
PATHWAYS OPTIONS Western Sydney University (WSU), Austalian Catholic University (ACU), Other* |
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Studio Locations Hornsby, Baulkham Hills |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise a body of work in one or more art forms. Mediums may include ceramics, drawing and illustration, painting, jewellery making, photomedia, printmaking, public art, sculpture, textile design, wood design, digital art and glasswork.
Practice at this level is underpinned by application of arts theory and history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Discourse around complex ideas is also required.
Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.
Entry Requirements
To enter this qualification, individuals must have the technical and organisational skills to conceptualise and create works in selected medium.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or through formal study.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
It is highly recommended that people entering this qualification possess HSC, Certificate IV qualification in visual arts OR a related discipline AND have well-developed skills in a specialised art form.
Pathways from the qualification
This qualification prepares people for entry into work at a professional level. Its conceptual and theoretical content also supports learning at higher levels. People with CUV51115 Diploma of Visual Arts often engage in further learning in vocational and higher education through Advanced Diploma and Degree qualifications in a range of arts-related disciplines and beyond.
Qualification Rules and Units
Qualification Details
Full details of for this qualification CUA51115_R1-Diploma-of-Visual-Arts pdf File
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15
6 core units plus
9 elective units of which
3 units must be selected from Group A
2 units must be selected from Group B
4 units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
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CUAACD501 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| CUAPPR501 Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice |
| CUAPPR503 Present a body of own creative work |
| CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory |
Elective Units Group A |
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Below is a subset of Electives from Group A that are readily covered as part of current SAS studio sessions. Other elective units listed in the qualification may be chosen by the student with the agreement of the School. A complete list can be found at https://training.gov.au/TrainingComponentFiles/CUA/CUA51115_R1.pdf |
| CUAACD502 Create observational drawings |
| CUAACD503 Select and refine a specialised drawing technique |
| CUAACD505 Work with the human form in creative practice |
| CUADRA501 Refine drawing techniques |
| CUADRA502 Investigate drawing materials and processes |
| CUAJWL401 Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery |
| CUAPAI501 Refine painting techniques |
| CUAPAI502 Investigate painting materials and processes |
Elective Units Group B |
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Below is a subset of Electives from Group B that are readily covered as part of current SAS studio sessions. Other elective units listed in the qualification may be chosen by the student with the agreement of the School. A complete list can be found at https://training.gov.au/TrainingComponentFiles/CUA/CUA51115_R1.pdf |
| BSBLIB504 Develop exhibition concepts |
| BSBMKG414 Undertake marketing activities |
| BSBMKG527 Plan social media engagement |
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) against other units not listed above may be assessed by Sydney Art School on request.
Employability Skills Summary
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the visual arts, craft and design industries for this qualification.
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Employability skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification |
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Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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