CUA31120

Certificate III in Visual Arts

Cultural Focus - For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Set yourself on the path to a creative career in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industry. Gain the practical skills required to gain an entry-level position as an artist.

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NEXT INTAKE On campus: Cairns Start date: 02 May 2023 Duration: up to 12 months

STUDY LOCATIONS Far North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$760

Subsidised

$760

Full Fee

$5,245

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Course overview

You will study units of competency with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural focus. Set yourself on the path to a creative career in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industry. Gain the practical skills required to gain an entry-level position as an artist.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts are a rich contribution to Australia’s diverse contemporary culture and national identity. Now more than ever artists are depicting their culture in their art and showcasing it in exhibitions.

This course will help you develop a range of art and craft skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts. Develop your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity and learn to apply this knowledge to an arts context. You will gain drawing skills, explore use of colour, and produce paintings and prints.

Successful completion of this course will prepare you for further study in this area. You will also be able to enter the industry as an artist or production assistant.

What can I do?

Artist
Production Assistant
Ceramics Studio Assistant
Community Theatre Production Assistant

Course outcome:

CUA31120 Certificate III in Visual Arts

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBWHS211

Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

UNIT CODE :
BSBWHS211

Unit 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 assist in responding to incidents.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

UNIT CODE
CUAACD311

Produce drawings to communicate ideas

UNIT CODE :
CUAACD311

Unit 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 involves planning drawing work, experimenting with ideas and producing drawings.
UNIT NAME
Produce drawings to communicate ideas

UNIT CODE
CUAPPR311

Produce creative work

UNIT CODE :
CUAPPR311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and produce creative work in any media. Work is typically produced through exploration of ideas, techniques, tools, equipment and materials.
UNIT NAME
Produce creative work

UNIT CODE
CUARES301

Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice

UNIT CODE :
CUARES301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the relevance of historical and theoretical information for application to own arts practice.
UNIT NAME
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CUAATS312

Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity

UNIT CODE :
CUAATS312

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to express own cultural identity through artistic practice.
UNIT NAME
Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity

UNIT CODE
CUAATS313

Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts

UNIT CODE :
CUAATS313

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply knowledge of cultural arts within a specific Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander context. The local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This unit also reflects the fact that there is no single Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture
UNIT NAME
Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts

UNIT CODE
CUADES201

Follow a design process

UNIT CODE :
CUADES201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow a design process at a basic level, incorporating an element of problem solving to identify and resolve challenges that may hinder the process. It involves establishing the challenges faced in the design process, exploring different ideas for solutions and solving the associated challenges through implementation of solutions.
UNIT NAME
Follow a design process

UNIT CODE
CUADES301

Explore the use of colour

UNIT CODE :
CUADES301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory. It involves researching colour and colour theory, experimenting with different colours and colour-combinations and communicating different ideas using colour.
UNIT NAME
Explore the use of colour

UNIT CODE
CUAIND314

Plan a career in the creative arts industry

UNIT CODE :
CUAIND314

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate career opportunities in the creative arts industry, including personal skills analysis and portfolio development.
UNIT NAME
Plan a career in the creative arts industry

UNIT CODE
CUAPPR312

Document the creative work progress

UNIT CODE :
CUAPPR312

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to document the conception, development and progress of own creative work.
UNIT NAME
Document the creative work progress

UNIT CODE
CUAPRI312

Produce prints

UNIT CODE :
CUAPRI312

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and finish print works which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress.
UNIT NAME
Produce prints

UNIT CODE
CUATEX311

Produce textile work

UNIT CODE :
CUATEX311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and finish textile works which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress.
UNIT NAME
Produce textile work

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	02 May 2023	up to 12 months	Full time Residential blocks: 2 - 12 May 2023, 31 July - 11 August 2023, 3 - 13 October 2023, 13 - 17 November 2023, 29 January - 9 February 2024, 18 - 28 March 2024, 13 - 24 May 2024	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $5,245 Apply
Thursday Island	02 May 2023	up to 12 months	Full time Residential blocks: 2 - 12 May 2023, 31 July - 11 August 2023, 3 - 13 October 2023, 13 - 17 November 2023, 29 January - 9 February 2024, 18 - 28 March 2024, 13 - 24 May 2024	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $5,245 Apply

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You will be required to complete the bksb online literacy and numeracy indicator to identify any Learning Support needs prior to enrolment.

Assessment Methods

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.

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Certificate III in Visual Arts

Cultural Focus - For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Fee-Free TAFE

Core units

Elective Units

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Ask a question

Certificate III in Visual Arts

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Important Information

Read this before applying

Selection criteria

Assessment Methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to Apply

Direct application

Course Disclaimer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers