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CUA40620
Take the next step with your career in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry. Gain the specialised skills and knowledge required to produce work as an artist.
Take the next step with your career in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry. Gain the specialised skills and knowledge required to produce work as an artist. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts are a rich contribution to Australia’s diverse contemporary culture and national identity. Indigenous artists are using their art as their voice as they share the cultures and traditions of their people. Now more than ever artists are depicting their culture in their art and showcasing it in mainland exhibitions.
In this course you will gain a well-developed command of technique in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts. Develop yourself as an artist and produce work that expresses your own cultural identity. Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing and experiment with techniques to produce paintings.
Successful completion of this course will prepare you to produce art and work in the Arts Industry.
CUA40620 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 9 elective units from the list below.
You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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Cairns
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On campus with some online
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05 Jun 2023
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up to 15 months
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Full time Residential blocks: 5 - 16 June 2023, 10 - 14 July 2023, 4 - 15 September 2023, 24 October - 3 November 2023, 19 February - 1 March 2024, 15 - 26 April 2024, 27 - 31 May 2024
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CairnsOn campus with some online |
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No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Learn moreThis may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Learn moreThere are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Whilst this course has no specific entry requirements, the units CUAATS111 - Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and CUAATS312 - Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity requires interpretation of one's own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island cultural identity in order to complete the unit of competency. Due to this requirement, enrolment into this core unit is limited to those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Students who do not identify as Indigenous or Torres Strait Islanders who complete all other units in this qualification will only receive a Statement of Attainment.
You should also have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to study at Certificate IV level with reasonable support.
It is also a recommendation that interested applicants possess some relevant art or design skills and knowledge prior to entry e.g. drawing or particular art techniques.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You will also be required to have access to and bring to class some art materials and supplies. Details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation.
Students are required to wear covered shoes at all times when working in the studio.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about University Pathways
If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
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