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National code: CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts at Hunter Street, Newcastle

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

15 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

10 hours

Fee details

Full Fee This is the fee you'll pay for the course. Payment plans may be available for this course.

$10,342

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This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, multiple-choice questions, assignments

  • Skills assessments: projects, case studies

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

  • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

  • Submission of a journal

  • Portfolio of work

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Visual Arts qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 5 core and 10 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Refine drawing and other visual representation tools CUAACD531

  • Realise a body of creative work CUAPPR511

  • Develop sustainability of own professional practice CUAPPR512

  • Present a body of own creative work CUAPPR513

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Hunter Street, Newcastle

TAFE NSW Hunter St is located in the heart of Newcastle’s CBD, and is well known for its studio-based fine arts training, designed for professional artists. Home to the Newcastle Art School and Newcastle Film School, TAFE NSW Hunter St is a cradle of creative arts, nurturing and inspiration, having fostered graduates who have since achieved commercial success. Many others have gained successful careers in a variety of art, fashion and media organisations.

Campus address

Hunter St, Newcastle West 2302

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Newcastle Interchange Station is 750 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Audio Dialogue Replacement recording studio

  • Dedicated Art library

  • Dedicated gallery and exhibition space

  • Digital media Mac lab

  • Drawing and painting studios

  • Modern printmaking facilities

  • Photography darkroom

  • Specialist sculpture facilities

  • State-of-the-art video camera equipment including Scarlett 4K RED camera, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro, green screen and wireless motion-capture studios

  • Traditional and digital photographic studios

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed