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SZ751 Introduction to the Australian Theatre Industry
S2752 Scriptwriting
SZ753** Event Process 1
S2754 Project Administration
S2756** Rehearsal and Skills Maintenance
SZ758** Industry Placement
SZ759 Costume
SZ760 Make-up
SZ761 Basic Photography
S2762 Basic Video Camera Operation
S2763 Basic Sound
S2766 Performing Arts in Context
SZ768** Event Project 2
SZ769** Project Administration 2
SZ770 Publicity and Marketing
SZ771 Research and Consultations
SZ772** Negotiation Skills
SZ773** Dealing With Conflict
SZ775** Rehearsal Skill/Main 2
S2776 Acting
Year 2
505041** Job Seeking Skills
505042 Introduction to Industrial Relations
505044 Popular Theatre
S2777** Voice
SZ778** Movement
SZ779** Introduction to Australian Theatre Industry
SZ780** Events Projects 3
SZ781** Project Administration 2
S2782** Publicity and Marketing Events 2
SZ783** Research and Consultation
SZ784** Industry Placement
SZ785** Rehearsal Skills Maintenance
S2786** First Aid
S2787** Microcomputing
SZ788** Keyboarding
SZ789** Word Processing
S2790 Stage Management
SZ791** Industry Placement
SZ777** Voice 3
SZ778** Movement 3
SZ797** Project Administration 4
SZ798** Publicity and Marketing Events
SZ799** Research and Consultation
SZ800** Small Companies Simulation
SZ801** Rehearsal and Skills Maintenance
SZ803** Sound
505078** Event Project 4
'k*Please note: subject details for these subjects were
unavailable at time of print please contact the department.
Application procedure
Applications must be made through VTAC. In addition,
applicants MUST contact the department to receive further
information regarding an interview.
Further information
Elizabeth Kulikovskis, Department of Performing Arts.
Telephone: 9214 6739 or 9214 6737.
2 5 0 3 Diploma ~ ~ ~ of Arts
(Visual Arts)
The Diploma of Arts: Visual Arts is offered at the Prahran
campus. The course exposes students to the breadth of the
art industry. It aims to develop vocational skills which will
lead to self-employment opportunities within the
art industry; develop and prepare a folio for use when
applying for higher education degree art courses; prepare
students for full-time study; establish an awareness of the
role and responsibilities of the art worker in society and
develop attitudes of adaptability in response to changing
trends and opportunities within the art industry.
Career potential
The course aims to train visual artists who will work with
commercial galleries, artist-run galleries, alternate spaces,
museum exhibitions, community based projects and on
commissions.
Other opportunities for employment may include
interdisciplinary areas such as the performing arts, writing,
radio, film and television.
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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 and folio
presentation. In addition to the folio presentation, applicants
will be evaluated on their knowledge of contemporary art.
Recognition of prior learning
Through the recognition of prior learning, participants
will be given credit for modules 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.
Further studies pathways
Although the Associate Diploma of Arts: Visual Arts is a
vocational course, students may apply for advanced
standing in fine art degree courses at other universities.
Course availability and duration
The course is offered as a two year full-time or approved
equivalent part-time course.
Course structure
The course will focus on fine art theory and practice with
a core curriculum which will support the elective areas of
study.
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