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The course content has been developed by industry
representatives together with educationalists and aims
to develop design, manipulative and computing skills with
the production knowledge to engender pride in
craftsmanship.
Career potential
Students who successfully complete the course will have
the entry level competencies to work as a graphic artist
across a wide range of graphic industry occupations. By far
the greatest number of career opportunities exist within
advertising agencies and the graphic design and finished
art studios which service them.
Students from the course are employed in a number
of other areas of the industry, such as publishing
(newspapers and magazines), retail advertising, large
corporations, printers, film and television production
houses, educattonal institutions and government
departments.
Further studies pathways
This course is vocational and designed to provide direct
entry into industry. Further studies pathways are not
currently provided, however applications for further study
can be made on an individual basis.
The course will take applications for recognition of
prior learning. Application can be made at the time of
the interview.
Entry requirements
The entry level for this course is post-VCE. The
normal expectation is that successful applicants will have
completed the VCE or are mature-age.
Applicants will also be asked to supply evidence, through
the presentation of a folio of artwork, of their art ability.
Duration of study
Twenty months of full-time study, followed by four
months of evening classes (one subject) are necessary to
complete the subjects required for the course.
Course structure
AA347/AA359/AA368
AA348
AA349/AA360/AA369
AA3 5 0
AA35 1
AA352/AA363
AA353/AA364/AA370
AA354/AA365/AA371
AA355lAA367
Design 1,2 & 3
Drawing
Finished An 1,2 & 3
Occupational Health and Safety
Ans Law
Technical Illustration 1 & 2
Typography
Computer Graphics
Reprographics& Pre-Press 1 & 2
Negotiation Skills
Client Interaction
Personal Organisation Skills
Careers
Colour
AA356
AA357
AA358
AA361
AA362
AA366/AA372 Product Illustration 1 & 2
AA373
Practical Placement
AA374
Visiting Specialists
Application procedure
Applications must be made through VTAC and also to the
Secretary, Associate Diploma of Arts: Graphic Art,
Swinburne University of Technology, TAFE Division,
Prahran campus.
Further information
Secretary, Graphic Art Department. Telephone: 9214 6739.
*** Diploma of Arts: Theatre
Technology (Costume Stream)
This course is offered at the Prahran campus. The purpose of
this course is to provide training for individuals who wish to
pursue or enhance their careers as theatre technicians in the
areas of costume or work in related areas.
Career potential
Career potential available to graduates is broad based
within the arts industry, including careers in technical
theatre and other costume related areas, small theatre
companies, community theatres, theatre in education,
festivals, event and project management and
entrepreneurial work within the arts.
Further studies pathways
Graduates may choose to pursue further studies in
performing arts areas in higher education.
Recognition of prior learning
Through the recognition of prior learning, participants
will be given credit for subjects where they can provide
evidence that they have achieved the learning outcomes.
Learning outcomes include:
The applicant has actually completed the learning
outcome that is being claimed;
The learning outcome is still valid and performable;
The learning has reached the accepted level;
The learning is applicable to the area claimed;
The learning outcome can be applied outside the
specific context in which it was learned;
A sound connection can be made between the learning
outcome and the vocational outcomes.
Entry requirements
Admission to the course is conditional on
successful completion of VCE. Provision is made for
students returning to education.
All intending students must attend an interview/
folio presentation.
Course availability and duration
The course is offered as a two year full-time course. Parttime
places are offered subject to availability. This course
combines practical studies, industry simulation, and
industrial placement, to enhance students'
overall knowledge, experience and networks.
Course structure
Year l
505030 Introduction to Wordprocessing
50503 1 ** Keyboarding
505032** Using a Microcomputer
505101 Pattern Construction
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