Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Not Applicable
Subjects
Core Units |
Complete 7 core units:
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Elective Units |
Complete 11 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 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
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 usually 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.
The local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve some of the units of competency in this qualification may only be accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. Any organisation or individual planning to offer this qualification would be expected to work closely with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, for example through establishing a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander reference group.
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
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
CUVCRS16B Prepare text and graphics files for print processing
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
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the
Communication Presenting market intelligence to colleagues to assist with marketing strategies. Using networks to promote the organisation. Discussing issues of family and kinship with one's own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community. Presenting artistic concepts to others. Passing on key safety information to colleagues. Interpreting criteria for selecting art works for exhibition. Writing reports on promotional activities. |
Teamwork Discussing industry developments with colleagues. Checking safety procedures with other team members. Obtaining feedback on concepts. Working as a team member to install art works in exhibition spaces. Showing sensitivity to cultural and social differences when communicating with others. |
Problem Solving Refining concepts to incorporate feedback from others. Identifying sensitive issues and using information in a culturally appropriate way. Identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person. Identifying action to be taken if finished work is not ready for storage. Adjusting work to meet display requirements. Adjusting practice to address cultural issues. Identifying and addressing copyright requirements. |
Initiative and Enterprise Developing several possible concepts to communicate an idea. Enhancing the quality of work practices through networking. |
Planning and Organising Collecting and organising information on cultural arts and one's own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage. Collecting information to develop a concept for own work that expresses own cultural identity. Identifying the steps and resources required to produce the proposed art object. Organising the presentation of a concept to others. Organising work tasks to ensure safety. Preparing work for storage and storing it appropriately. Planning and organising marketing and promotional activities. Organising art works for exhibition. |
Self-management Following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS. Maintaining personal safety standards. Being confident about presenting information about the organisation to others. Acting within scope of own job role. Producing art work that expresses own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity. |
Learning Improving drawing, sculpture, glass and public art skills through experimentation. Using opportunities to update knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts. Seeking expert advice on copyright. 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. |
Technology Using the internet for sourcing information. Using tools and equipment to produce sculptures, public art, glasswork and drawings. |