Overview
This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who have attained the skills of an experienced artist. You will develop your own professional portfolio, have opportunity to work closely with community organisations, building those steps to becoming an emerging artist. Provide art works for leading organisations in Canberra city opportunities to turn your art work into graphic design and knowledge on how to build your own professional practice.
Qualification: Qualification: |
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts CUA40615 |
Program No: Program No: |
C4-YC03 |
Campus: Campus: |
CIT Reid |
Duration: Duration: |
2 semesters full-time (three days a week - approx.6 hours a day) OR part-time equivalent |
Cost Info: Cost Info: |
The 2021 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.
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Indicative Cost: Indicative Cost: |
$2,149
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Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome: |
This qualification prepares people for skilled work at a pre-professional level and for learning at higher levels, in particular through visual arts qualifications at Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree levels. |
Enrolment Type: Application Type: |
Standard |
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Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
You must have completed the Certificate II in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts OR have equivalent skills.
As this is an identified Indigenous program it is not generally considered appropriate to have international students enrol.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 15 subjects
Core: Complete all 6
- CUAATS303
Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander cultural arts
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CIT Code: |
ARTS155 |
Cost: |
Standard $441.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop
and apply knowledge of cultural arts within a specific Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander context. The local cultural knowledge necessary
to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This unit also reflects
the fact that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
culture. It applies to individuals working in all areas of arts
practice who are expected to work closely with the local Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander community. They may be responsible for
establishing a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander reference
group. It is vital to ensure respectful integration of any local
cultural knowledge or protocols that will inform the implementation of
the unit. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CUAATS302
Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander identity
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CIT Code: |
ARTS163 |
Cost: |
Standard $220.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to express
own cultural identity through artistic practice. The local cultural
knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be
accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This unit
also reflects the fact that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres
Strait Islander culture.It applies to individuals who work
independently or with others to produce artistic works for exhibition
in galleries or for sale at markets or through a range of distribution
channels. They could also be giving expression to their cultural
identity through music, dance or screen productions. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CUARES403
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
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CIT Code: |
ARTS164 |
Cost: |
Standard $206.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use
investigative and critical thinking techniques to evaluate history and
theory information and distil key themes and ideas. It applies to
individuals working in all areas of arts practice. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CUAPPR401
Realise a creative project
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CIT Code: |
ARTS302 |
Cost: |
Standard $153.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to
experiment with ideas and techniques to find an individual style or
voice throughout a creative project that results in a completed work.
It applies to individuals who have sound technical, conceptual and
theoretical skills in a particular area of creative practice, often at
a pre-professional level. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CUAACD301
Produce drawings to communicate ideas
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CIT Code: |
DSGN117 |
Cost: |
Standard $310.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce
drawings that represent and communicate ideas. It does not relate to
drawing as an art form. It applies to individuals who use drawings,
either electronic or hand drawn, for personal use or in response to a
project or brief. Drawings may include design concepts for objects,
processes or spaces, movement sequences for performances or screen
productions, exhibitions, tenders, proposals or publications. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBWHS201
Contribute to health and safety of self and others
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CIT Code: |
OHSS200 |
Cost: |
Standard $54.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a
manner that is healthy and safe in relation to self and others and to
respond to emergency incidents. It covers following work health and
safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and instructions, implementing
WHS requirements and participating in WHS consultative processes. It
applies to individuals who require a basic knowledge of WHS to carry
out work in a defined context under direct supervision or with some
individual responsibility, in a range of industry and workplace
contexts. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
Electives: Complete 9
- CUAIND403
Communicate effectively with arts professionals
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CIT Code: |
ARTS290 |
Cost: |
Standard $66.00
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Description: |
Practitioners, administrators or managers who work with a broad
range of arts professionals apply the skills and knowledge in this
unit. They could be working in the public or private sector and they
could be interacting with arts professionals in contexts such as
community projects, exhibitions, events or festivals. This work is
carried out under limited supervision. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CUAPAI401
Experiment with techniques to produce paintings
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CIT Code: |
ARTS292 |
Cost: |
Standard $136.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to
proactively experiment and innovate with various painting techniques
and ideas to develop professional practice and an individual style.It
applies to individuals who have well developed skills in design and
technique and who often produce work at a preprofessional level for
sale in outlets such as markets and fairs. They work independently
with limited supervision and guidance as required. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CUAACD401
Integrate colour theory and design processes
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CIT Code: |
DSGN119 |
Cost: |
Standard $66.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to
investigate and combine colour theory and design processes into
two-dimensional or three-dimensional work.It applies to individuals
who use design processes in visual communication situations. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBDES301
Explore the use of colour
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CIT Code: |
DSGN163 |
Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore
the use of colour and to apply colour theory. It applies to
individuals whose work involves understanding and applying the
effective use of colour. No licensing, legislative or certification
requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBDES302
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
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CIT Code: |
DSGN164 |
Cost: |
Standard $110.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore
and creatively apply the design process to the development of
two-dimensional (2D) forms. It applies to individuals who apply the
creative design process to the development of 2D forms. The unit
underpins many other specialised design units. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBDES303
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
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CIT Code: |
DSGN165 |
Cost: |
Standard $110.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore
and creatively apply the design process to the development of
three-dimensional (3D) forms. It applies to individuals who work under
supervision and apply an understanding of the design process using
discretion and judgement. No licensing, legislative or certification
requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBDES403
Develop and extend design skills and practice
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CIT Code: |
DSGN170 |
Cost: |
Standard $66.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop
and extend skills as a practising designer. It applies to individuals
who work as a designer, in any industry context, either independently
or employed by an organisation. Designers must continually refine,
develop and evaluate their own conceptual and technical skills.
Research, experimentation and collaboration are key factors in this
process. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply
to this unit at the time of publication. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBCRT402
Collaborate in a creative process
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CIT Code: |
INNO106 |
Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to
collaborate in a creative process that is underpinned by a commitment
to trust and ethics. It applies to individuals who are involved in
what is traditionally considered a creative endeavour but is also very
important in broader business and community activities where creative
team effort is highly valued. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or
certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of
publication. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- BSBCRT301
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
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CIT Code: |
INNO108 |
Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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Description: |
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to develop the
habit of thinking in a more creative way through looking at things
differently, musing, testing, experimenting and challenging existing
thought patterns. It applies to individuals who need to develop and
extend their critical and creative thinking skills to different issues
and situations and have a range of problem solving, evaluation and
analysis skills. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or
certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of
publication. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
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More Information
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au