Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Where this course may lead

Successfully completing this combined (Certificates III and IV) course may give you a pathway into employment in the visual art and craft industries, either on a self-employed basis, or in an arts administration role. It also opens opportunities for further studies at diploma level.

What you learn

You develop an in-depth knowledge of the cultural and visual arts. Your studies include painting, sculpture in clay, wood and mixed media, print making, and drawing.

Delivery method and course duration

Course duration 12 months | Course mode Full-time.

Flexible learning options are also available.

Entry requirements

• You need to have completed the combined Certificate I in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts (CUV10203) and Certificate II in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts (CUV20203), before commencing study at this level. Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate your creative skills in a portfolio interview.
• You must attend an interview (you can have the Aboriginal Liaison Officer or an Indigenous teacher as a support person in the interview with you).

Assessment

The level of competency developed through this course will be assessed using the following methods.

• Observation, questioning and practical demonstration through port folio, visual diary and exhibition.

Your teachers will provide you with more information on specific requirements at the start of each unit and they will assist with any support you may need.

Outcomes and accreditations

On successful completion of this course, you receive an AQF qualification.

The units you study for this qualification may vary according to industry and workplace requirements. Please contact the department for a full list of units available to you.

This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification contact the department.

Where applicants can show evidence of prior qualification or experience in a related field, there may be an opportunity to apply for recognition to be given for previous study, knowledge, and/or skills resulting from work or life experience relevant to this qualification. Please contact the department for further information about Skills Recognition.

Core

• Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse
• Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
• Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice
• Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
• Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
• Produce Work Which Expresses Own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Identity

Elective

• Investigate micro business opportunities
• Manage own work and learning
• Install and dismantle exhibition elements
• Document the work progress
• Research and experiment with techniques to produce installation
• Research and experiment with techniques to produce prints
• Research And Experiment With Techniques To Produce Public Art
• Research And Experiment With Techniques To Produce Wood Objects
• Co-ordinate The Production Of Brochures & Marketing Materials

Other

• Prepare, store and maintain finished work

Information session

An information session will be held. Please contact the course coordinator for further information.

Fees and charges

Information about course fees is available from our website at www.wodongatafe.edu.au/feesandcharges, or refer to our Fees, Charges and Refunds brochure.

How to apply

Please apply direct to the ATSI Cultural Arts Course Coordinator.

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