Ceramics Course

In order to be considered for this program and for more details on enrolling please contact the college.

If you have completed 7564 CIV Ceramics General(or equivalent), the program will be 1.5 years. If you are a year 12 entry, the program will be 3 years.

This nationally recognised program provides you with vocational training in the theoretical and practical aspects of ceramics for work in the ceramics industry as an exhibiting ceramic artist, studio production potter or ceramic manufacturer.

You will receive studio-based training in well-equipped and safe facilities, and will have the opportunity to access studios outside classes for practice, individual project work and exhibitions.

Guest artists, visiting lecturer programs, studio visits and frequent excursions to viewing sites and galleries are essential parts of the program. There is a core of professional studies modules, including occupational health and safety, which provide knowledge and skills essential to survival in the art world.

For more information on Ceramics courses at Gymea visit our website at www.sit.nsw.edu.au/ceramics/gymea

Before enrolling:
. It is recommended you contact the college for advice on selection of the Ceramics program you wish to study.
. You should think about the area of ceramics in which you eventually want to work. The Year One strands include specific modules in Visual Arts, Studio Production, and a General strand for people without prior experience or knowledge of ceramics or who do not want to specialise at this stage. In Year Two you continue the studio strand area of study in which common practical and theoretical skills are thoroughly covered.

Artist/ceramics craftsperson, studio production potter, exhibiting ceramic artist, manufacturer of limited production run ceramics.

You may find it useful to explore the My Future website www.myfuture.edu.au

Completion of Year 12 with a minimum of 10 units in the NSW HSC Record of Achievement (or equivalent statement from another educational authority), plus submission of a portfolio. Alternatively, a Ceramics Certificate IV or equivalent, plus submission of a portfolio.

Contact college prior to enrolment for details and further advice on entry requirement and submission of portfolio.

In 2010 the TAFE NSW fee for this course is $621.00 per semester. (see note 3 below)
$80 per Semester course related charge at Sutherland College - Gymea full / part time

1) The TAFE NSW fee is payable for each year of enrolment. A TAFE year consists of two semesters of 18 weeks. The minimum TAFE NSW Fee for a course is based on one semester, even if the course duration is less than 18 weeks. If the course runs from 18 weeks to a year, it counts as two semesters and you may pay the TAFE NSW Fee in two half-yearly payments. If you choose to pay the TAFE NSW fee in two instalments, the first instalment must be paid at enrolment and the second must be paid by 31 May. Note:If you commence a course in semester 2 and your course duration is more than 18 weeks you will be required to pay the relevant TAFE NSW fee for 1 semester. A Fee Notification will be sent to you. You may pay the TAFE NSW fee by EFTPOS, Visa card, Mastercard, cheque or money order. NO CASH is accepted.

2) If you receive a government benefit such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Sickness Allowance and provide proof at enrolment, you may be eligible for a TAFE NSW concession of $51 per course enrolment per year. Students in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and students with a disability who are Clients of a teacher Consultant are entitled to one full fee exemption for one TAFE NSW course per year and are eligible for the $51 Concession fee for subsequent enrolments in that year.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students are exempt from paying the TAFE NSW Fee.

3) In addition to the TAFE NSW fee, some programs have Course Related Charges associated with them. Course Related Charges cover the cost of materials, resources, equipment and services used in your program. If your circumstances do not enable you to pay this charge you will need to speak with your teacher when you commence class to negotiate alternative arrangements.

When you finish this program you may be eligible to do Ceramics Advanced Diploma 7566 or various other TAFE NSW fine arts or design programs or a related university degree.

Please refer to the Career Pathway brochure to review career options and educational progression.

TAFE NSW recognises skills and knowledge gained through previous studies, the workplace and life experience which may allow you to complete your qualification faster. You may be entitled to recognition that will exempt you from one or more modules, up to 100% of the requirements for a course award. There is no fee for processing recognition applications for current TAFE NSW students. Commercial (fee based) recognition is also available to organisations and individuals.

For further information please contact the Sydney Institute Information Centre on 1300 360 601 or visit our website www.sit.nsw.edu.au

Depending on your choice of electives within this program you may be eligible to receive the following embedded qualifications:

* 90343NSW Certificate IV in Ceramics, General (7564);
* 90347NSW Certificate IV in Ceramics, Studio Production (7563);
* 90345NSW Certificate IV in Ceramics, Visual Arts (7562).

5495 - Diploma in Ceramics

For more information on Program Structure and Student Assessment Guide please go to the website http://www.tafensw.edu.au or call 1300 360 601.

Sydney Institute Information Centre
Ground Floor, Building W,
827 - 839 George Street, Haymarket NSW 2007
Phone: 1300 360 601 or
email: sydney.info@tafensw.edu.au

Course Information
Sutherland College - Gymea Campus
Phone: 9710 5015
http://www.sit.nsw.edu.au/ceramics/gymea/

Number	Subject name	Nominal hours
Year 1
5481A	OH&S in the Visual Arts	18
5492M	Design Applications	48
5499D	Observational Drawing Skills	36
5499E	Darwing from Life	36
7400C	Glaze Technology I	54
7530A	History/Theory Cultural Productions I	108
7562B	Handforming Techniques & Concepts I	102
7562F	Ceramics Technology	30
7563A	Wheelforming Techniques I	120
7564A	Industrial Mouldmaking & Slipcasting	78
7564C	Kilns, Fuels & Firing	30
Year 2
5495R	Applied Design 1	36
7400B	Ceramic Materials	54
7400E	Surface Treatment Adaptation	54
7530B	Professional Practice Presentation	18
7530C	Drawing from the Visible World II	51
7531A	History/Theory Cultural Productions II	108
7562B	Handforming Techniques & Concepts I	36
7563A	Wheelforming Techniques I	36
7564K	Ceramics Exhibition Practice	24
7565A	Making a Plaster Prototype	72
7565B	Handforming Techniques & Concepts 2	36
7565C	Wheelforming Techniques 2	36
7565G	Clay Body Design & Adaptation	26
Year 3
5495D	Glaze Technology	54
5495P	Applied Material Techniques	24
5495S	Kiln Design & Construction	66
5495T	Specialised Surface Treatment Techniques	54
5495U	Applied Design 2	36
5495V	Ceramics Presentation	24
5499BA	Professional Practice for Artists I	36
7530C	Drawing from the Visible World II	51
7565B	Handforming Techniques & Concepts 2	90
7565C	Wheelforming Techniques 2	90
7565H	Workshop Management	24

This course may have an articulation arrangement to university. Please check directly with the college and visit www.sit.nsw.edu.au/courses/university