C6174 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Plan: C6174 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Qualification national code: CUA60720
Nominal hours: 850
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne, City Campus
Owning school: Creative Industries (515T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code: 110047C
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts reflects the role of independent professional visual arts practitioners who have a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills and knowledge. These skills allow practitioners to extend and refine their practice to a point where they are able to originate, realise and exhibit a substantial body of resolved work that expresses their individual creative vision. The advanced diploma signifies skills and knowledge of a greater complexity then the diploma and a higher level of personal accountability.
Visual arts practice at this level is underpinned by a sound grasp of art theory and history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Discourse and communication around complex ideas are also required. Deepening skills acquired in the Diploma course, graduates of the Advanced Diploma will have the ability to engage in critical discourse and with a range of theoretical concepts and historical perspectives.
This program prepares individuals who wish to pursue a career as visual artists or in other creative positions (such as roles in government bodies, museums, galleries and educational and cultural institutions) in the arts. This is achieved by studying practical and theoretical courses (alongside WH&S and business-oriented courses) developed in conjunction with the arts industry.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of the Diploma of Visual Arts guarantees entry into this program.
Successful completion of this program guarantees entry into the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) with 96 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1 year full-time study).
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Entry Requirements - Semester 1 (Feb Intake)
To gain entry to this qualification applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Successful completion of the RMIT C5414 Diploma of Visual Arts or equivalent.
- Successful completion of the CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts or equivalent.
- Demonstrated industry experience equivalent to a Diploma of Visual Arts in their chosen creative form via submission of a folio.
The selection task comprises a folio.
1. A folio must demonstrate conceptual, technical and organisational skills to create and present visual arts work. Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in a creative field or formal study. Folio requirements - minimum of 8 samples of work, that demonstrate a variety of visual arts outcomes including: drawing and digital art. Also include work from painting, printmaking, sculpture or photography.
2. Written evidence of prior/current experience or formal study.
Entry Requirements - Semester 2 (Mid-year Intake)
Applications are only open to current or previous RMIT guaranteed pathway students.
Applicants must have successfully completed at least one of the following RMIT qualifications:
- C5414 Diploma of Visual Arts
- C5348 Diploma of Visual Arts
International English language requirement
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The program has many close links with industry. These take on a variety of different forms. Teaching staff within the program are practicing industry professionals with extensive industry experience and networks. This experience, when integrated into teaching and learning practice, enriches your learning environment.
As evidence of these links, students have opportunities to work with industry through project based work such as public art projects, exhibitions and community-based projects. At the end of the program, students combine the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program in an end of year graduate exhibition.
The program has an Industry Advisory Committee that consists of high profile industry representatives. The purpose of the Committee is to ensure that the program links with industry standards and practice remain current.
In addition, the program makes regular use of outside industry experts as guest speakers to ensure that students are exposed to current industry developments. Students visit galleries and museums within the program and on their own initiative.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service. The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance via Equitable Learning Services if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance.
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information from Student Support.
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