Set yourself on the path to a creative career in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industry. Develop the practical skills required to work as a visual arts and crafts professional.
CUA20415 Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
TAFE at School Full fee | $3,950 |
Subsidised | $220 |
Concession | $220 |
TAFE at School Subsidised | $0 |
Full fee | $5,930 |
Kick start your creative career in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander arts industry and get the skills needed to gain an entry-level position as a visual 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 mainland exhibitions.
This course will help you develop a range of art and craft skills in Aboriginal and/or 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 learn basic drawing and painting skills, and organise and complete daily work activities.
Successful completion of this course will prepare you for further study in this area. You will also be able to enter the industry as a visual arts and crafts professional.
If you've got a taste for something bigger, use this course to pathway to higher qualifications in a number of streams within the creative industries.
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The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBWHS201Contribute to health and safety of self and othersUnit code: BSBWHS201 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 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. |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others | |
CUAACD101Use basic drawing techniquesUnit code: CUAACD101 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a basic visual representation of objects or ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form. |
Use basic drawing techniques | |
CUAATS101Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identityUnit code: CUAATS101 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of the cultural and intellectual properties of one’s own cultural identity. |
Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity | |
CUAPPR201Make simple creative workUnit code: CUAPPR201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make simple creative work in any medium. It involves the process of developing and discussing ideas, and then using a limited range of specific art and design techniques to communicate those ideas through the work. |
Make simple creative work | |
CUARES202Source and use information relevant to own arts practiceUnit code: CUARES202 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to access relevant historical and theoretical information relevant to one’s own area of creative work. |
Source and use information relevant to own arts practice |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CUAPPR301Produce creative workUnit code: CUAPPR301 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. |
Produce creative work | |
CUAPAI301Produce paintingsUnit code: CUAPAI301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and use a range of combined techniques to produce finished paintings from design concepts which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress. |
Produce paintings | |
CUADRA301Produce drawingsUnit code: CUADRA301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and use a range of combined techniques to produce finished drawings from design concepts which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress. This unit relates to drawing as an art form and differs from units that focus on drawing as a visual representation tool. |
Produce drawings | |
CUADRA201Develop drawing skillsUnit code: CUADRA201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a limited range of basic drawing techniques to produce fundamental drawings from simple ideas. This unit relates to drawing as an art form and differs from units that focus on drawing as a visual representation tool. |
Develop drawing skills | |
CUAPAI201Develop painting skillsUnit code: CUAPAI201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a limited range of basic painting techniques to produce fundamental paintings from simple ideas. |
Develop painting skills |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Nambour | 25 January 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week Monday, Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $5,930 Subsidised: $220 Concession: $220 |
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Nambour | 05 February 2021 | 10 months | 1 day per week Friday |
Classroom | TAFE at School Full fee: $3,950 TAFE at School Subsidised: $0 |
You must be a Year 10, 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.
Course placements are subject to availability.
CUA20415 Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
QCE points: 4
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Whilst this course has no specific entry requirements, the unit CUAATS101 - Develop understanding of own Aboriginal 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.
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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. 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.
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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