Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft Course

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

What will you learn in the Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft course?
This course provides you with introductory knowledge and skills if you have no prior experience in the Visual Arts and Contemporary Crafts.

You will gain a practical introduction to Visual Arts, Ceramics and Contemporary Craft areas. The emphasis is on studio work and is based on safe practices used in the Visual Arts industry and community.

The course provides you with an opportunity for imaginative and creative personal development while producing studio based work and the opportunity for further study.

This introductory course is designed to give students the opportunity to experience Ceramics, Sculpture, mixed media Jewellery Design and Drawing for the first time and/or to develop a portfolio to apply for higher level courses.

Artist-ceramics craftsperson, sculptor, Arts/Crafts related work or self employment. Assisting the Studio Artist or working in a commercial studio in the production of ceramics by preparing clay and glaze: finishing and glazing work and preparing ware for sale and transport to galleries.

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

There are no formal educational requirements for this course.

In 2010 the TAFE NSW fee for this course is $438.00 per year. (see note 3 below)
$80 per Year course related charge at Sutherland College - Gymea part time

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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.

This program articulates into Ceramics Certificate III 7561 or Ceramics Certificate IV 7564 or Fine Arts Certificate III 7853.

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

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
Building A, Ground Floor,
Phone: 9710-5015

Senior Head Teacher - Ceramics
Building A, level 1, room 101A
Phone: 9710-5048

Number	Subject name	Nominal hours
Core - all must be completed
BSBOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes	20
CUVCOR02B	Develop and articulate concept for own work	18
CUVCOR07B	Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea	36
CUVCOR11B	Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work	18
Electives - not all electives available. The availability varies from one college to another & from year to year
	Electives available will be advised by teaching section at enrolment