PO Box 3267 Hamilton DC NSW 2303 Australia Phone: 13 12 25 Email: hunter.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au Web: www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au The Faculty of Arts and Media offers courses at Newcastle Art School in the city centre and at Newcastle Campus in Tighes Hill. Some courses are also available at Ourimbah on the Central Coast and at Singleton in the Hunter Valley. Newcastle Art School, Hunter St Campus is a small, dedicated art facility in the heart of the city. It features landmark heritage buildings, a modern extension, specialist art library, new computer labs and a shopfront gallery. Ceramics, Fine Arts and Media Arts courses are conducted here. Newcastle Campus is situated on Maitland Rd, Tighes Hill, on a major transport route 3km from the city centre. It is a large, multidisciplinary campus with full student services and amenities. Fashion, Design and Music courses are conducted here. CRICOS Provider: 00591E Application dates: Check website for details. Open Day: Check website for details. Semester dates: Check website for details. PROGRAM/COURSES Visual Communication Design Performing Arts Music Theatre Fashion & Textiles Fashion Arts Fine Arts Ceramics New Media Multimedia 1
Program/Course information Visual Communication Design SUBJECTS Graphic Design Visual Communication Printing AWARDS Diploma of Graphic Design 2 years full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7891 This course is for people who want to develop the theoretical, practical and technical skills necessary to work as a graphic designer. The course is suitable for people who want to either work in a professional graphic design practice or as an independent freelance designer. You will learn how to solve problems creatively, be imaginative, think laterally and extend and transform problems by designing innovative solutions, and produce creative contemporary graphic designs. The course also teaches business planning, management skills in the development of a design project, how to allocate work and provide support and feedback, how to manage your own professional development, time management skills and performance in the workplace. Depending on the electives chosen, you can choose to specialise in print technologies, publication design, packaging, corporate identity, advertising, illustrative design, information graphics, web design, animation, digital photo-media, or digital visual media. Certificate IV in Graphic Design Foundation 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7890 This course is for people who want to acquire the knowledge and practical skills required to work creatively as an assistant graphic designer in a professional practice. It is for people with a strong creative flair for visual communications who want to produce graphic design in a commercial context. You will learn how to creatively resolve 2D and 3D design problems, manipulate and extend design concepts and contextualise them within design processes, individually and in collaboration with others. You will conduct research, source and manage information and its effective communication. You will learn how to produce creative design solutions taking into account the historical, social, environmental and ethical issues affecting design. You will explore a range of manual and digital technologies, media, typography and techniques. Certificate III in Design Fundamentals 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7895 This course is for people who want to develop fundamental skills in design and prepare for further study at the Certificate IV level. You will learn about the history and theory of design and about the contemporary design industry. You will research, explore and experiment by producing drawings both by hand and computer, and you will learn how to safely apply the design process to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional work, based on a design brief. The course covers the following areas: design research, concept development, exploration of the design process, colour theory, drawing and presentation skills and design in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional contexts and media. Certificate II in Printing & Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing) 1 semester full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=19302 In this course you will learn about desktop publishing (DTP) and the structure and methods of the printing industry. You learn to apply layout and typography principles using PageMaker, InDesign, Quark XPress and other popular desktop publishing software. Electives enable you to learn more about lettering applications, illustration applications, business graphics, colour evaluation input-output peripherals and reproduction controls for DTP. Performing Arts Music Theatre SUBJECTS Music Performing Arts Theatre Design AWARDS Certificate III in Music Industry (Business) 1 semester full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7810 This is a music business course for people who want to enter the music industry at the local community level as band or artist managers or venue operatives. You will develop music industry knowledge, and establish good working relationships in business. You will develop practical knowledge of copyright and royalties, and be able to negotiate and maintain contracts. You will also learn to plan a music industry career, and follow health, safety and security practices relevant to music management. 2
Program/Course information You can choose to develop other skills in critical listening, stage management, administration or promotions. Certificate IV in Music Industry (Business) 1 semester full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7811 This is a music business course is for people who want to enter the music industry at an advanced level within the broader community as talent and venue managers. You will be able to maintain music industry knowledge. You can also develop skills relevant to a small music business, such as promoting products and services, assessing performance and recording deals, and undertaking marketing activities. You can choose to learn other skills such as feasibility studies, audiovisual operations or touring a band. Diploma in Music Industry (Business) 1 semester full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7812 This is a music business course for people who want to manage complex business situations in a wider music and general entertainment environment. You will learn how to establish and manage contracts and address the legal and administrative requirements of a small music business. You can also learn to develop and manage music industry budgets, develop artists and repertoire and learn to risk manage concerts and other types of shows. Advanced Diploma in Music Industry (Business) 1 semester full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7813 This is a music business course for people who want to work in the music industry as specialist music managers at a professional level. You will be able to develop and implement strategic and operational plans for a music industry business. You may also learn to write music business articles, apply music knowledge and follow scores at a technical rehearsal. You can choose to learn how to plan a major event, obtain sponsorship, develop marketing strategies and manage financial operations. Certificate III in Music Industry (Technical Production) 1 semester full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7819 This is a sound production course for people who want to enter the music industry at the local community level as audio technicians and/or sound mixers. You will develop music industry knowledge, establish contractual and work relationships, and follow health, safety and security practices important to sound production. You can also choose to develop critical listening skills, record sound, operate a sound mixer, lay sound tracks and/or operate sound reinforcement equipment. Certificate IV in Music Industry (Technical Production) 1 semester full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7820 This is a sound production course for people who want to work as sound recordists and audio editors at an advanced level within the broader community. You can choose to coordinate technical production, manage a range of workplace situations and/ or implement occupational health, safety and security practices important to the music production environment. You can also choose to test and repair sound equipment, make technical presentations and analyse music videos. Diploma in Music Industry (Technical Production) 1 semester full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7821 This is a sound production course for people who want to develop complex sound designs and sound recordings for a variety of media and environments. You will learn to maintain and apply music industry knowledge. You may choose to learn how to apply artistic judgement to sound production and sound design. You can learn to create a final sound balance or follow a score in a technical rehearsal. Advanced Diploma in Music Industry (Technical Production) 1 semester full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7822 This is a sound production course for people who want to work as specialist sound recordists and sound designers at a professional level. You will learn to manage sound production for a variety of events, including music concerts, screen productions and other kinds of entertainment. You will learn to produce a final audio master for a musical recording. You can also choose to enhance your managerial skills with a range of music business skills or explore the creative realm of sound design with some performance skills. Certificate III in Theatre Performances & Practices 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7521 This course is for people who want to gain employment in the live theatre or screen industry as an actor, or in support roles as production assistant, support person or administrative assistant or to continue further live theatre education and training at Certificate IV level. Under teacher 3
Program/Course information direction, you will perform a range of acting roles, applying skills intrinsic to theatre and screen performance, namely acting, voice, singing and movement, commencing from basic to extended ability. You will also acquire live theatre industry knowledge, develop skills in a specialised production or service discipline; keep fit and follow occupational health and safety and security procedures. Certificate IV in Music Theatre 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7597 This course is for people who want to audition for work or further study in the music theatre industry, involving a range of settings, including solo, group and full scale productions. You will learn to act, apply voice and movement in performance, sing and dance individually and in groups. You will also develop a repertoire of songs and dance routines suitable foe audition and learn how to manage personal business arrangements associated with career aspirations. You will develop a working knowledge of the Australian music theatre industry. You will learn how to work safely and cooperatively and use effective communication skills. Fashion & Textiles Fashion SUBJECTS Fashion Design Millinery Design AWARDS Certificate IV in Clothing Production 1 year full time/4 years part time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7684 This course is for people who want to study fashion technology to acquire the skills to work in the fashion industry in the development and production of fashion clothing. This course is hands-on and practical, suitable for entry into the fashion industry. It provides broad-based training providing multiskilling across all facets of fashion production. You will learn about different areas of the fashion industry, including design concepts and product development, patternmaking and grading, custom garment making, the use of current and new technologies in CAD systems and operations for design and product development, working within the fashion supply/value chain, frontline management, and effective teamwork. The course comprises core and elective modules/units. You must complete at least five elective modules/units to receive the qualification. You will need access to plant and equipment to complete some of the modules/units in this course. Diploma of Textiles, Clothing & Footwear - 2 years full time Certificate IV in Fashion Design & Industry Practices 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7803 This course is for people who want to acquire knowledge, practical skills and a sound understanding of fashion design required to work creatively as assistants in the fashion industry. It is for people with a strong creative flair for fashion and who want to work in fashion design firms. The course is suitable for people who can operate with entrepreneurial flair, and articulate their design ideas with confidence. The course covers in detail aspects of fashion production, administration, retailing, styling and garment assembly and production for ready to wear markets, and allows you to gain first-hand knowledge of fashion promotion, publishing, marketing, parades and events. Depending on your choice of electives, you can learn how to sew simple garments; apply basic skills to drawing the human figure; perform basic textile printing techniques; develop and modify textile designs; assist with fashion promotions or assist in retail merchandising of fashion design products. Certificate III in Headwear/Milinery 1 year part time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7679 This course is for people wanting the skills to safely work in the millinery industry. You will learn about the design, construction, blocking, trimming and finishing of millinery. In this course you will acquire the skills needed to safely work in the millinery industry. You will learn about production skills, millinery design, a range of different production support skills, occupational health and safety, and quality. The course allows you to combine on-thejob with off-the-job training. The course comprises core and elective modules/units. You must complete at least eleven elective modules/units to receive the qualification. Arts Fine Arts Ceramics SUBJECTS Fine Arts Visual Arts Ceramics AWARDS Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts 3 years full time 4
Program/Course information ommand=getcourse&courseno=7532 This course provides you with an in-depth education in the visual arts and prepares you for selfemployment or employment as a practising artist or employment in an arts-related business. It can also provide the skills to undertake a new direction in life. The Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts is a practical, studio-based course, incorporating a range of current professional practices, with high teaching contact hours. All teachers and many support staff are practising artists, recognised in the visual arts industry. This course helps you develop a vision, direction and style based on a synthesis of cognitive and practical skills, creativity and understanding. It emphasises studio work and is based on contemporary theory and professional practices in the visual arts industry. You will have the opportunity to access studios outside classes for practise, individual project work and exhibitions. The experience gained is intense and highly fulfilling, demanding of creative talent, skills and commitment. Guest artists, visiting lecturer programs, studio visits and frequent excursions to viewing sites and galleries are essential parts of the course. You will also learn about occupational health and safety, basic conservation and exhibition practices. A core of professional studies modules provide knowledge and skills essential to survival in the art world, including creative technologies, arts industry studies, art theory, history in context, exhibition practices, research and communication and drawing. The course gives you the opportunity to specialise in one of the following fine arts areas: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography. In Year One you gain a general foundation in a range of practical visual arts strands and core areas of professional studies, including drawing and theory. You can exit the course at this point with the Certificate IV in Fine Arts (7530). In Year Two you select two strands and continue with core areas of professional studies, including drawing and theory. You can exit the course at this point with the Diploma of Fine Arts (7531). In the final year you choose one major studio-based elective in Art Photography/Photomedia, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking or Sculpture. Diploma of Fine Arts 2 years full time/4 years part time o mmand=getcourse&courseno=7531 This course gives you a specialised education in the fine arts. The course is for people who want to be practising artists or people who intend working in support of professionals in the fine arts industry. It provides an opportunity to develop a direction and style, based on a combination of skills, creativity and understanding, with a core of drawing skills. The course has an emphasis on studio work and is based on professional practices in the visual arts industry. You have the opportunity to concentrate on two of the following fine arts discipline areas: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and ceramics. Certificate IV in Fine Arts 1 year full time/2 years part time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7530 This course gives you a broad based education in the fine arts, with an emphasis on the language of drawing as a fundamental skill. It prepares you for entry into higher award courses, or gives you the necessary awareness and general skills for working in a range of fine arts disciplines associated with the arts industry. You will develop your technical skills, creativity and understanding of the fine arts. There is an emphasis on creating studio based art work, with a core of drawing, cultural and professional studies based on practices used by artists. The four studio areas you can choose to study are: painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography/ photomedia and digital art. This course is being reviewed and may be replaced by a new course. Contact the campus for further details. Certificate III in Fine Arts 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7853 This course introduces you to the basic practical, technical and creative skills used in a range of fine arts areas and prepares you for further study. It gives you practical experience in the safe use of studio-based processes and materials. You will also learn about basic history and contemporary art practices in the context of the fine arts. You can study a range of fine arts areas including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, basic digital arts. You learn to construct images exploring your own artistic ideas under the direction of artist teachers. You have the opportunity to gain essential drawing skills, design and composition skills, and build an awareness of contemporary art practices and presentation skills. You can also prepare a portfolio for entry into further training or self-employment/employment opportunities in fine arts. You will also need to purchase materials and cover other costs, which may occur during the course. This course is being reviewed and may be replaced by a new course. Contact the campus for further details. 5
Program/Course information Certificate II in Visual Art and Contemporary Craft 1 year part time ommand=getcourse&courseno=19112 This course provides you with a practical introduction to the visual arts. You gain experience across a range of visual arts areas as a basis for further studies. The course may provide you with a start to a career as an artist or assist you in work within an area of the visual arts or in related community arts or crafts areas. You learn about creating images, objects and forms in a range of visual arts areas under the direction of artist teachers. Certificate IV in Visual Art and Contemporary Craft 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=19114 This course is for people who want to become a visual artist/crafts practitioner. It is a practical, studio-based course, incorporating a range of current industry practices and studio-based support skills. The course provides you with practical skills and knowledge across a range of visual arts areas, or in one or two specialised areas. It gives you the skills to support a small visual arts practice or to work with or for other visual artists. On completion you will produce a portfolio of art work for use in application/s for further training, or to seek work in the visual arts industry. Contact each campus to confirm which studio-based electives are offered at that location. New Media Multimedia SUBJECTS Multimedia New Media From the editing strand, you will learn to operate a non-linear editing system, edit dialogue and sound, prepare an edit decision list and oversee an online edit. From the animation strand, you will learn to produce storyboards and rough animation, and create digital 2D and 3D animation and 3D models and images. From both strands, you will learn how to collaborate with others in the planning, developing and finalising of a screen production. You will develop a working knowledge of the Australian film and television industry, how to work safely, and use effective communication skills. Certificate IV in Multimedia 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7633 This course is for people who want to gain employment in the multimedia industry. You will learn how to produce graphics, edit multimedia material, develop web/intranet sites/pages, author/ develop CD-ROMs, test games and design interfaces. Diploma in Communication & Media 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=313 This course will help you develop a broad range of skills in communication and media, opening up employment options across a wide range of industries. Depending on modules chosen, you will develop competencies in writing and editing, presentation, project management and small media production, interpersonal skills, the use of communication technology tools and a range of specialised technical, creative and/or conceptual skills. It may also prepare you for positions where you are required to exercise accountability for personal and group outcomes. AWARDS Certificate III in Screen 1 year part time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7839 This is a film and television course for people who want to enter the film and television industry with a range of skills in production and post-production for film and television, including sound, lighting and special effects. You can also choose to develop a range of animation or sound production skills. Certificate IV in Screen 1 year full time ommand=getcourse&courseno=7875 This is a film and television editing course for people who want to work in the film and television industry in a support role in either editing or animation. 6
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