2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

128 I TAFE Courses I Visual and Performing Arts
Applicants should contact the Visual Arts Co-ordinator to enquire about the range
of subjects offered at each campus.
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or
mature age.
Application procedure
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
(VTAC).
After applying to VTAC applicants must contact the Department of Arts to receive
further information with regard to a supplementary application form.
Further information
Contact the Department of Arts on (03) 9214 67370r 9214 6739
12857VIC Diploma of Arts (Visual Art) -
New Media
VTAC code: 78151
This is a progressive contemporary art program run by artists for artists. Video,
16mm film, sound and 3D digital imaging subjects are studied with life drawing,
painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Theory study areas feature
conceptual and stylistic strategies of art practices since the 1960's and includes
gallery visits in Melbourne and Sydney.
Aims & Objectives
This course aims to:
Train students in key areas of fine art to enable self employment
opportunities in the arts industry.
Develop sound practices through a multidisciplinary mode of study.
Develop aesthetic, social, environmental and ethical concepts and processes
necessary to a satisfying personal philosophy and sound professional
attitude.
Campus
Prahran
Career opportunities
Graduates will find rewarding careers in the visual arts industries where
traditional practices converge with new video and digital technologies.
Course duration
Two years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Structure
The course is delivered mainly as practical studio based subjects and in lecture
and tutorial modes. The delivery is structured around a series of generic and
compulsory subjects.
Course subjects
Year 1
Core subjects
VBS656
Context and Culture Level I
VBS652 Context and Culture Level 2
VBS639
Contemporary Art Studies Level I
VBS65D Contemporary Art Studies Level 2
VBS64 I
Drawing Levell
VBS644 Drawing Level 2
VBS642
Life Drawing Level I
VBS647 Life Drawing Level 3
VBS655 Studio and Materials Studies (Digital 3D)
DD46APDDI Video Level 2
DD46APDD2 Video Level 2
VBS643
Photography Level I
VBS675 Photography Level 2
VBS636
Business Practice
VBS635
NCSDD7
Electives
VBS663
Occupational Health and Safety
Presenting Information
Sculpture Level I
VBS67D Sculpture Level 2
VBS669
Printmaking Level I
VBS67D Printmaking Level 2
Year 2
VBS645 Context and Culture Level 3
VBS654 Context and Culture Level 4
VBS651 Contemporary Art Studies Level 3
VBS645
VBS646
Drawing Level 3 (Web Page Design)
Drawing Level 4 (Web Page Design)
AVB648 Art Business Practice Level 2
VBS649 Art Business Practice Level 3
DD46APDD3
Video - Major Study Level I
DD46APDD4 Video - Major Study Level 2
VBS637
VBS676
Focus On Industry
Photography (Minor Study) Level I
VBS677 Photography (Minor Study) Level 2
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or
mature age. Applicants must attend an interview and present a VHS showreel no
longer than five minutes duration. A folio of five works in either painting,
photography, sculpture, drawing or computer works with relevant research
material is also required. Computer works should be Macintosh compatible.
Application procedure
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
(VTAC).
After applying to VTAC applicants must contact the Department of Arts to receive
further information with regard to a supplementary application form.
Further information
Contact the Department of Arts on (03) 214 6739.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
2411AQC
Certificate IV in Arts
(Visual Merchandising)
This course will provide students with a broad knowledge of the visual
merchandising industry and enable them to operate at a level equivalent to the
Australian Standards Level 4 learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are as
follows:
Performance of a broad range of applications including requirements to
evaluate and analyse current practices.
Develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices.
Provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and
planning of the skills.
Aims & Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students should have an understanding of the
visual merchandising industry including: the principles and elements of display,
the development and design of language for the purpose of product presentation,
the design and construction of props, and working to an industry brief.
Campus
Wantirna
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:
Retail store visual merchandising or display departments.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002