Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)

Institution Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Bendigo City Campus
Method On Campus
Location Bendigo
Type Diploma

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Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)

Objectives This course provides the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career as a visual artist.
Entry requirements You will need to have successfully completed Year 12 (VCE or its equivalent) or be a mature age entrant. Other Entry Requirements Entry is based on interview and folio presentation, displaying a range of work that is well presented, diverse, original and competent. In addition, your folio must contain six observational drawings executed in any media. Full details of folio requirements and interview procedure will be sent on application.
Academic title Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)
Course description Key Study Areas

Core topics studied include:

    * Drawing
    * Life drawing
    * Contemporary art studies
    * Context and culture
    * Studio and materials studies (design, digital media, computer applications)
    * Arts business practice

Electives include:

    * Painting
    * Printmaking
    * Photography
    * Sculpture

Where
• Bendigo (City Campus)

Duration Options
This course is taught through classroom and practically based activities, either full time over 2 years or part time (limited placements available). Full time study is approximately 26 hours per week in the first year and 25 hours per week in the second year. Part time study hours depend on modules chosen.
Selection Process
• Individual Interview
• Assessment of Folio
• Assessment of Application (VTAC)

Employment Opportunities

On successfully completing this course you will have the knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in the diverse arts industry.

Further Study Options

Further study opportunities are available both at TAFE and university level. BRIT has articulation agreements with La Trobe University Bendigo for Visual Arts graduates.

Assessment

You will be assessed as part of this course.

Typical Course Content    (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)

NCS007    Presenting Information
VBS635    Occupational Health And Safety
VBS636    Business Practice
VBS637    Focus On Industry
VBS639    Contemporary Art And/Or Design
VBS641    Drawing
VBS642    Life Drawing
VBS643    Photography
VBS644    Drawing Level 2
VBS645    Drawing Level 3
VBS646    Drawing Level 4
VBS647    Life Drawing Level 2
VBS648    Arts Business Level 2
VBS649    Arts Business Level 4
VBS650    Contemporary Art Studies Level 2
VBS651    Contemporary Art Studies Level 3
VBS652    Context and Culture Level 2
VBS653    Context and Culture Level 3
VBS654    Context and Culture Level 4
VBS655    Studio and Materials Studies
VBS656    Context and Culture Level 1
VBS657    Painting Level 1
VBS658    Painting Level 2
VBS659    Painting Minor Study 1
VBS660    Painting Minor Study 2
VBS661    Painting Major Study 1
VBS662    Painting Major Study 2
VBS663    Printmaking Level 1
VBS664    Printmaking Level 2
VBS665    Printmaking Minor Study 1
VBS666    Printmaking Minor Study 2
VBS667    Printmaking Major Study 1
VBS668    Printmaking Major Study 2
VBS669    Sculpture Level 1
VBS670    Sculpture Level 2
VBS671    Sculpture Minor Study 1
VBS672    Sculpture Minor Study 2
VBS673    Sculpture Major Study 1
VBS674    Sculpture Major Study 2
VBS675    Photography Level 2
VBS676    Photography Minor Study 1
VBS677    Photography Minor Study 2
VBS678    Photography Major Study 1
VBS679    Photography Major Study 2

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.