Visual Art

ACT Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent or Adult Entry | A portfolio of recent work that demonstrates your aptitude for visual art/design. Portfolios may contain examples of visual art from a range of activities and media types and may include: drawing, photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture or any creative projects you have undertaken. | Interview (or other negotiated process) | Basic computing skills | Students must also meet one of the following English requirements: IELTS 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0) | TOEFL iBT - 46 | PTE Academic - 42 | Cambridge English test (C1 Advanced and B2 First) - 162.

• CUAACD501

  Refine drawing and other visual representation tools

  CIT Code:	ARTS259
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use drawing and other visual representation tools to develop, refine and communicate ideas for creative work. The unit focus is on manual drawing development and refinement, and visual representation as cognitive tools in a professional practice, rather than a particular level of drawing technique. It applies to individuals who are professional practitioners working in any area related to visual communication using drawing and other visual representation tools to support their practice.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPPR501

  Realise a body of creative work

  CIT Code:	ARTS305
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate conceptual, technical and organisational skills to create a coherent body of work in any creative form. It applies to individuals who are at the beginning of their professional practice and whose completed work conveys a well developed command of materials, process and technique, and strong conceptual and theoretical development.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPPR502

  Develop own sustainable professional practice

  CIT Code:	ARTS307
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish goals for own professional practice and to determine how one's practice can be developed in a sustainable way, taking account of all aspects of sustainability – individual, social, environmental and economic. It applies to individuals who must consider the sustainability of their practice in any sector or area of expertise.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPPR503

  Present a body of own creative work

  CIT Code:	ARTS308
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use creative, technical and project management skills to produce a professional and innovative presentation of own creative work. It applies to individuals who maintain an up-to-date presentation package or portfolio of creative work. The presentation or portfolio may be physical or virtual.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPPR505

  Establish and maintain safe creative practice

  CIT Code:	ARTS310
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice. It applies to individuals who are sole practitioners or working in collaborative teams across all sectors and areas of expertise, who are responsible for managing safety. The practitioner applies a self-directed approach to ensuring safety. The unit could apply to a range of internal and external work environments, including workshops, studios, offices, field locations and performance venues.The unit does not apply to individuals employed by organisations to manage the safety of a practice.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUARES503

  Analyse cultural history and theory

  CIT Code:	ARTS319
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and debate cultural history and theory, and to use those processes to develop individual approaches to creative work. It applies to individuals working across all cultural sectors. It might also apply to individuals working much more broadly in business and community roles. At this level, the individual mostly works independently, although the research may be guided by others in terms of its scope and objectives.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAACD513

  Make mixed media artworks

  CIT Code:	ARTS271
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make artworks that combine the use of different media. Mixed media usually refers to a range of visual media, but it could also involve the integration of non-visual elements, such as sound. It applies to individuals who work independently and have a well-developed command of techniques in a particular creative form. Individuals may be exploring mixed media for the first time as part of an emerging practice. Work would be undertaken independently with support available as required.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUADIG509

  Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art

  CIT Code:	ARTS283
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to further application of technologies in own creative practice. It applies to individuals who produce creative digital media work or integrate digital and traditional media. Their technology exploration is conducted independently with mentoring and guidance as required.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUADRA502

  Investigate drawing materials and processes

  CIT Code:	ARTS285
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of drawing materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. This unit relates to drawing as an art form and differs from units that focus on drawing as a visual representation tool. It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPAI502

  Investigate painting materials and processes

  CIT Code:	ARTS294
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of painting materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPRI502

  Investigate printmaking materials and processes

  CIT Code:	ARTS297
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of printmaking materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUASCU502

  Investigate sculptural materials and processes

  CIT Code:	ARTS322
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of sculptural materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work which usually includes the creation of three-dimensional (3-D) sculptural forms. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• Extending expertise in a specialised art form to professional level

  CIT Code:	ARTS360
  Description:	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extend own expertise in a specialised art form in order to develop a cohesive body of professional work for the public domain. It involves self-directed research and the independent, highly developed use of specialised materials, processes and techniques. It applies to individuals who work as creative practitioners, producing a professional standard of work that demonstrates a mature engagement with their chosen art form. The unit may be applied to any art form. This subject achieves the unit of competency CUAPPR606 Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAIND502

  Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge

  CIT Code:	DSGN176
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain creative arts industry knowledge, and monitor and manage own professional practice. It applies to individuals with advanced research and analysis skills working as practitioners, administrators or managers. They could be working in the public or private sector in a variety of contexts.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

• BSBMKG414

  Undertake marketing activities

  CIT Code:	MKTG216
  Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and manage basic marketing and promotional activities. It is a foundation unit covering general and basic marketing and promotional activities that do not require detailed or complex planning or implementation. It applies to people with no previous experience in marketing. It could be undertaken as part of a broader role of a person in a small enterprise, or as part of a marketing plan for a larger enterprise.
  Prerequisites:	Nil

Visual artists work in a wide range of contexts across the arts and other industries. They are often sole practitioners but may also hold positions in government or commercial organisations. Artists work within and across many media, and their practice may incorporate ceramics, digital art, glasswork, drawing and illustration, jewellery making, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture, textile design and wood design.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma may gain entry to other tertiary or higher education art and design programs.

Modes of study include:

• simulated workplaces for students to practice their new skills include large artist studios and specialty print and sculpture workshops fully equipped with creative tools and technologies
• work experience includes participating in industry-led workshops, attending public exhibitions and working studios
• supervised study time with industry specialists
• on-line learning and student engagement through e-Learn

Students will be assessed in the following ways:

• Participation in studio workshops, complete assignments and projects
• Assessment may be based on competency, marks and grades, or a combination of all three methods

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Visual Arts may receive:

• 24 credit points (1 year) tpowards the Bachelor of Graphic Design (164JA) or the Bachelor of Web Design and Production (267JA) at the University of Canberra (UC).
• 48 credit points (6 months) towards the Bachelor of Visual Arts or Bachelor of Design at the Australian National Universiyty (ANU).

Students are advised to speak directly with UC and ANU in relation to course choices and pathways. ANU credit eligibility is assessed on a case by case basis.