Visual Art and Design Practice - Diploma and Advanced Diploma

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Courses on Offer

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Summary:These programs prepare you for professional practice in a broad range of visual art, creative design and contemporary craft niche markets. You will develop the professional attributes required to participate and promote yourself in the visual art and design industries.
Delivery Mode:Advanced Diploma: 1 semester full-time (approx. 29 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent, following completion of the Diploma of Visual Art and Design Practice or equivalent
Diploma: 1 semester full-time (approx. 29 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent
Job Opportunities:Advanced Diploma: Freelance art and design practice, design supervisor, merchandiser, exhibition coordinator, gallery and arts management and liaison
Diploma: Design assistant, assistant artist/maker, gallery assistant, exhibition assistant
Entry Requirements:  Advanced Diploma: You must:
- have a Diploma of Visual Art and Design Practice or equivalent
Diploma: You must:
- have an ACT Year 12 or equivalent OR have a Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Crafts CUV40103 or equivalent qualification OR be Mature Age (turn at least 20 in first year of study)
AND
- present a portfolio at interview of recent work which should include at least ten pieces of visual art and/or design work including a selection from
- a visual diary
- sketches and drawings in a variety of media
- painting or mixed media art works
- art and design development work
- illustrations and prints such as silk screen, woodcuts, etchings or linocuts
- three dimensional work, photographs, textile design and/or computer aided imagery
- visual art and design cultural understanding

Entry process:
1. Submit your application
2. Attend an interview (or other negotiated process) where you will be given the opportunity to elaborate on your portfolio and present your academic results, resume and references and any other supporting material which demonstrates your
- drawing and design skills
- evidence of creativity and conceptual skills
- motivation and attitudes towards art and design work
- potential aptitude for art and design work
- work experience, where relevant
- portfolio organisation skills
Additional Information:  You will need to purchase equipment for use throughout the program. There will also be a materials cost of approximately $150 for each semester. In addition, you will need to purchase materials for the completion of projects which remain your property.
Availability:Student intake offered in Semester 1 (Diploma) or Semester 2 (Advanced Diploma)
Credit Transfer:  The Advanced Diploma provides credit into:
Australian National University School of Art
- Bachelor of Visual Arts
- Bachelor of Design Arts
For further information on credit received for qualifications completed at CIT, check the Pathways Guide or call the Student Services Hub on 6207 3188.
Campus:
Qualification:Advanced Diploma of Visual Art and Design Practice (80824ACT)
Diploma of Visual Art and Design Practice (80825ACT)
Program No:AD-2G28, DP-2G28
Accredited:31 December 2012
Subjects:
To gain the Diploma of Visual Art and Design Practice you must successfully complete the following.

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State ID

Core (complete all)

ARTS

195

Investigative drawing

-

ARTS

197

Investigative art and design workshop

-

ARTS

196

Contexts for art and design practice

-

ARTS

198

Art and design studio practice

-

 

To gain the Advanced Diploma of Visual Art and Design Practice you must successfully complete the following.

ARTS

195

Investigative drawing*

-

ARTS

197

Investigative art and design workshop*

-

ARTS

196

Contexts for art and design practice*

-

ARTS

198

Art and design studio practice*

-

ARTS

199

Advanced drawing for design and promotion

-

ARTS

201

Advanced art and design workshop

-

ARTS

200

Advanced contextual studies

-

ARTS

202

Advanced art and design studio practice

-

* Subjects completed in the Diploma also count towards the Advanced Diploma and do not need to be re-assessed in this program.

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