CUA20715 Certificate II in Visual Arts enables learners to use a range of materials, processes, skills and techniques to produce art and craft works. They have the ability to select, adapt and transfer skills to different situations. Job outcomes are limited at this level. This qualification would suit

• Persons interested in developing basic visual art/craft skills

Enrolment Procedure:

• Information Session
• Suitability process
• Interview
• Applicant notified of success of application
• Enrolment
• Place confirmed on payment of fees (or first instalment)

Career Opportunities

All students who participate in this course are provided with advice on employment and training options including, but not limited to:

• assistant in art/craft studio
• gallery assistant

Dates and Times

SOUTH
Hunter Street Campus

Are you wanting to learn new skills, prepare to apply for higher level entry in 2019, or see if the creative industries is what you have been looking for?

• Next Intake:  2019
• Venue:  Hunter Street Campus, Hunter Street, Hobart
• Entry is subject to suitability and interview
• Call 1300 655 307 to register your interest

The following Studio Areas will be covered

• Ceramics
• Jewellery
• Printmaking
• 2D exploration

NORTH
Inveresk Campus

This qualification may allow credit against other arts related courses.

• Next Intake:  20 February – 13 November 2018
• Duration: 1 year, part-time
• Contact us on 1300 655 307 to register your interest
• Acceptance will be subject to prior and relevant experience the prospective candidate has had.

NORTH WEST
Devonport Campus

Are you wanting to learn new skills, renew or upgrade your skills in any of the Studio Areas below?

• Next Intake: 28 February – 2 November 2018
• Duration: 1 year, full-time  /  Part time options available
• Entry is subject to suitability and interview
• Costs depend on selection of units chosen
• Contact us on 1300 655 307 to register your interest

Studio Areas available at Devonport Campus

• Ceramics
• Glass
• Painting
• Printmaking

Duration

Inveresk Campus, Launceston

• Part-time, Tuesdays from February to November

Devonport Campus

• Full-time – 2 to 3 days per week, Wednesday to Friday, February to November 2018
• Part-time – 1 to 2 days per week depending on units selected

Further Study

Those who complete CUA20715 Certificate II in Visual Arts may apply to enrol in the CUA31115 Certificate III in Visual Arts. This takes one year full-time, or 2 years part-time, to complete.

Learning Options

On the job in an actual workplace, or off the job in a simulated workplace environment that will provide underpinning knowledge and skills. TasTAFE provides specialist studios specific to different areas of visual arts and craft.

Training is based around completion of a variety of projects that incorporate groups of different units. It focuses on practical learning and practical application of skills and knowledge. Projects simulate typical art/craft based activities and cover such things as: basic drawing and design, creative thinking, digital imaging, product making, keeping a journal, reading a brief, meeting timelines, research, writing, and more.

Assessment Process

Assessment takes place throughout the training.  Assessment methods may include:

• assessment checklists
• assignments
• journal
• portfolios
• products
• samples
• student presentations
• workbooks

Recognition

For further details please refer to www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/future/recognition/  

Fees and Payments

South:   Additional costs of $55.00 will cover materials used in class

For further details please refer to www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/future/fees-and-payments/

Pre-requisites

People may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification.

Qualification Requirements

The qualification consists of a total of 9 units comprising of 4 core units and 5 electives.  These units are delivered in a range of studios.

• The selection of units will vary and will depend on the campus selected.
• Further information is available from each campus.
• Details will be confirmed during the information session and interview.

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