Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft
Not Applicable
Subjects
Core Units |
Complete 4 core units:
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Elective Units |
Complete 14 other units At least 2 units must be selected from one or more of the following areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package: Ceramics Design Digital art Drawing Glass Installation Jewellery Painting Performance art Photoimaging Prints Public art Sculpture Textiles/fibre Video art Wood In addition, at least 2 units must be selected from one or more of the following areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package: Professional practice Small business Research and innovation Remaining units may be selected from other areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package or any relevant endorsed Training Package at the appropriate level. |
The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate IV. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification. |
Notes on Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft
The Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft is designed to reflect the role of individuals who demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base, apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, apply skill and knowledge to a wide variety of contexts, and take responsibility for their own outputs. They may take limited responsibility for the output of others, though in a visual arts context this is not always the case.
This qualification is flexible and designed to meet a broad range of industry needs. The workplace context for this qualification will vary and this context must guide the selection of elective units.
Examples of other Training Packages, which may be relevant to this qualification, are as follows:
Business Services, e.g. computer technology
Entertainment, e.g. props, sets, scenic art, costume
Financial Services, e.g. bookkeeping
Furnishing e.g. furniture production
Hospitality, e.g. food and beverage
Information Technology, e.g. Internet
Manufactured Mineral Products, e.g. ceramics
Metal and Engineering, e.g. jewellery
Museums and Library/Information Services, e.g. exhibitions
Music, e.g. performance
Printing and Graphic Arts, e.g. pre-press
Retail, e.g. customer service, sales
Screen and Media, e.g. digital content, set and scenery construction
Textile, Clothing and Footwear, e.g. clothing production
Tourism, e.g. guiding
Examples of appropriate elective units for particular jobs are as follows:
Artist at artist-run studio
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity
CUEMAR03B Undertake marketing activities
CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
CUVCRS02B Select sites and plan work
CUVCRS11B Select and prepare work for exhibition
CUVCRS14B Prepare, store and maintain finished work
CUVPRP01B Develop self as artist
CUVVSP13B Research and experiment with techniques for digital image enhancement and manipulation
CUVVSP24B Research and experiment with techniques to produce installation
CUVVSP36B Research and experiment with techniques to produce paintings
CUVVSP46B Research and experiment with techniques to produce prints
CUVVSP52B Research and experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
Artist at co-operative glass studio
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
CUEMAR03B Undertake marketing activities
CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
CUSADM01A Purchase or hire equipment/supplies
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
CUVCRS02B Select sites and plan work
CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings
CUVCRS11B Select and prepare work for exhibition
CUVCRS14B Prepare, store and maintain finished work
CUVDES04B Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief
CUVPRP01B Develop self as artist
CUVVSP22B Research and experiment with techniques to produce glass work
CUVVSP48B Research and experiment with techniques to produce public art
CUVVSP52B Research and experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
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Licensing Information
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Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the
Communication Passing on key safety information to colleagues. Presenting concepts to others. Interpreting briefs and conceptual visions. Producing art works which are consistent with the conceptual vision. |
Teamwork Checking safety procedures with other team members. Discussing concepts, industry developments and work issues with colleagues. Showing sensitivity to cultural and social differences when communicating with others. |
Problem Solving Identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person. Refining concepts to incorporate feedback from others. Applying selection criteria to finished work to be stored. Adjusting techniques to achieve a particular effect. Identifying and addressing copyright requirements. |
Initiative and Enterprise Developing several possible concepts to communicate an idea. Producing a range of samples in response to a brief or conceptual vision. |
Planning and Organising Collecting and analysing information to develop concepts and ideas. Organising the presentation of a concept to others. Organising work tasks to ensure safety. Organising information systematically. Preparing and maintaining documentation. Determining criteria for the selection of finished work for storage. Identifying techniques and processes required to produce art works. Sourcing and analysing information to inform design practice. Researching and critically analysing history and theory to inform artistic practice. Selecting and preparing work for exhibition. |
Self-management Following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS. Maintaining personal safety standards. Challenging one's own ideas and approaches. Having clear goals about one's future as an artist. |
Learning Evaluating information gained from research and integrating ideas into the development of own work. Using practice, feedback and discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve skills and knowledge. Seeking specialist advice on copyright issues. Improving skills through experimentation with materials and techniques. Keeping up to date with industry and technological developments. Undertaking training in the use of new technology to improve work practices. |
Technology Using the internet for research. Using electronic record keeping. Using tools and equipment to produce art works. Using technology to expand own arts practice. |