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Visual Arts - Diploma
NTIS code: 21885VIC CRICOS Course Code: 068941D -
This program prepares students to pursue a career as visual artists or in other creative fields. This is achieved by studying practical and theoretical courses developed in conjunction with the arts industry. This is a studio based program taught by known contemporary artists. Students will learn to work as professional and exhibiting art practitioners within the arts industry.
This course is delivered by LaTrobe College of Art and Design. It enables students to gain a thorough practical and theoretical introduction to contemporary visual art, with choices from painting methods to video &photography.Students will learn and develop a range of skills, be exposed to the exciting world of visual art practice, receive ongoing advice and begin to shape a personal direction in visual art.
Small class sizes, one-on-one teaching, fully equipped digital and art studios are further enhanced with the annual New York Art Tour, exhibiting and practice with the LaTrobe Street Gallery and drawing / studio projects in regional Victoria held at the Union Bank Art Centre in Clunes.
Who can apply?
Students who have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Mature age applicants
International students who have achieved:
- equivalent educational standards.
- 5.5 IELTS or equivalent.
Intake
February & July
Course Length and Fees
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Face to face teaching (average):
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20 hrs per week
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Course Duration:
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1 year
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Annual Tuition:
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Local Students:
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$9,700
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International Students:
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$10,200
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Local students: Part time option available
International students: Fees do not include Overseas Student Health Cover.
Note:
- Fees include a non refundable $250 application charge
- All fees are subject to change
Units of Competency: Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)
Core
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Hours |
Unit |
Unit Name |
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15 |
CUFSAF01B |
Follow health safety and security procedures |
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15 |
VPAU010 |
Analyse and implement sustainable work practices |
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30 |
CUVCRS11A |
Select and prepare work for exhibition |
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60 |
CUVCOR04A |
Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse |
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50 |
CULMS008B |
Conceive, develop and realise exhibition designs |
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100 |
VPAU012 |
Use advanced drawing techniques to represent and communicate |
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100 |
VPAU011 |
Apply research and critical analysis to inform artistic and design |
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50 |
CUSADM09A |
Address legal and administrative requirements |
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50 |
BSBSBM403A |
Promote the business |
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Elective
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Hours |
Unit |
Unit Name |
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65 |
PSPPM402B |
Manage simple projects |
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60 |
VPAU014 |
Manage creative and professional self |
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15 |
CUVCRS02A |
Select sites and plan work |
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Specialised
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Hours |
Unit |
Unit Name |
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50 |
CUVVSP34B |
Apply techniques to produce paintings |
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50 |
CUVVSP36B |
Research and experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
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100 |
VPAU026 |
Develop and refine artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected paintings |
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150 |
VPAU027 |
Realise thematically connected paintings |
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50 |
CUVVSP35B |
Produce paintings |
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150 |
CUVPHI06A |
Plan and carry out image capture in response to a brief |
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100 |
VPAU028 |
Develop and refine artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected photographic / digital imaging work |
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150 |
VPAU029 |
Realise thematically connected photographic / digital imaging artwork |
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50 |
CUVVSP50B |
Apply techniques to produce sculpture |
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50 |
CUVVSP51B |
Produce sculpture |
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