Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Certificate IV in Visual Arts is a practical, studio-based qualification which provides students with a an understanding and broad knowledge in a range of art methods.
The program is designed to support folio creation and offer an introduction to the arts industry.
Areas of study include drawing, digital art, sculpture, printmaking, painting, public art and art theory.The program aims to support students in the development of their artistic voice, create a folio, learn about the visual arts industry and develop skills to become a visual art practitioner.
Upon completion of this program, students will produce a “portfolio” of artwork for use in further art training and/or to seek work in the visual arts industry.
Structure
C4370 Courses
C4370 Core Units - Select ALL Six (6) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribute to health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS201) | 20 | OHTH5952C | City Campus |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD301) | 80 | VART6351C | City Campus |
| Realise a creative project (CUAPPR401) | 60 | VART6352C | City Campus |
| Develop self as artist (CUAPPR404) | 60 | BUSM8780C | City Campus |
| Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work (CUAPPR405) | 60 | VART6353C | City Campus |
| Research history and theory to inform own arts practice (CUARES403) | 70 | GEDU6104C | City Campus |
C4370 Elective Units - Select Nine (9) Courses. NB: Course 052075-CUAIND301 is included for historical enrolments and is no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms (BSBDES302) | 50 | GRAP5381C | City Campus |
| Produce innovative digital images (CUADIG405) | 50 | VART6354C | City Campus |
| Experiment with techniques to produce drawings (CUADRA401) | 50 | VART6355C | City Campus |
| Experiment with techniques to produce paintings (CUAPAI401) | 50 | VART6356C | City Campus |
| Participate in collaborative creative projects (CUAPPR304) | 50 | VART6357C | City Campus |
| Experiment with techniques to produce prints (CUAPRI401) | 50 | VART6358C | City Campus |
| Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture (CUASCU401) | 50 | VART6359C | City Campus |
| Work effectively in the creative arts industry (CUAIND311) | 50 | GEDU6190C | City Campus |
| Conduct research (CUARES402) | 30 | GEDU6106C | City Campus |
| Work effectively in the creative arts industry (CUAIND301) | 50 | GEDU6105C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
It is highly recommended that people undertaking this qualification possess some relevant art or design skills and knowledge prior to entry. This could be demonstrated through skills in drawing or particular art techniques.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites
International English language requirements:
IELTS (Academic): 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) An IELTS score of 5.0 (no band less than 4.5) will be accepted for the November Foundation Studies intake.
Extra requirements Applicants must complete and submit a pre-selection kit which includes a folio component. Short listed applicants may be required to present their folio to a selection panel.
Pre-selection is the process by which we select those applicants who will be shortlisted for interview for the Visual Art program. This process is very important and the kit should contain a folio of your best work which clearly represents your interests and artistic concerns.
The folio should contain artwork produced after 2013 that demonstrates the use of a variety of materials and techniques.
The following is a guide only:
- Freehand observational drawings/life drawings (max.6 -8)
- Visual Diary or Journal
- Any paintings, digital images, sculptures, public art or prints (max.6-8).
- A short statement outlining your intention to undertake a visual arts program.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification delivers competency-based training and assessment, designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform effectively in the work you are training for. Competency-based assessment allows you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to complete workplace activities, safely and consistently, at the standard required in your job, in a range of situations and environments. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks while explaining what you know about the task and the relevant work environment. It could also involve completing a project and reporting on the both the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on the skills and knowledge you have demonstrated.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised. This process is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for RPL
- refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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