Course Level
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts - CUA40620
This qualification reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural arts context and produce work that shows a well-developed command of technique in their chosen art form. The outcomes of this qualification apply to work in cultural arts environments within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. Individuals at this level usually operate autonomously, however they may provide some leadership and guidance to others with limited responsibility for the output of others.Practice at this level is underpinned by application of broad and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge and the ability to analyse and use information from different sources. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Jewellery Designer, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Studio Artist, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Glass Artist, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Textile Artist. It also provides a pathway to other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander arts, craft and design roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations QualificationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.Units of competency in qualificationSome individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Eora | Full-time - 4 months | $11,400 | N/A |
Lismore - Southern Cross University Campus | Full-time - 4 months | $11,400 | N/A |
Subjects
- Experiment with throwing techniques
- Produce innovative digital images
- Create 3D digital models
- Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols
- Promote innovation in team environments
- Form glass
- Analyse textile design influences
- Produce technical drawings
- Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
- Obtain revenue to support operations
- Lead effective workplace relationships
- Author interactive media
- Hand carve wood to custom design
- Hand mould products
- Develop and extend design skills and practice
- Implement copyright arrangements
- Participate in collaborative creative projects
- Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
- Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity
- Process colour materials in a wet darkroom context
- Experiment with techniques to produce textile work
- Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
- Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
- Select sites for creative projects and plan work
- Operate slip casting equipment
- Investigate business opportunities
- Develop personal work priorities
- Articulate, present and debate ideas
- Produce screen printed textiles
- Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
- Develop and present business proposals
- Store and maintain finished creative work
- Capture images in response to a brief
- Experiment with techniques to produce drawings
- Conduct research
- Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
- Integrate disability access and inclusion
- Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
- Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples
- Plan a career in the creative arts industry
- Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery
- Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
- Research and develop business plans
- Produce computer-aided drawings
- Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
- Capture images using drone technology
- Produce drawings to communicate ideas
- Apply critical thinking to work practices
- Document the creative work progress
- Install and dismantle exhibition elements
- Apply work health and safety practices
- Experiment with techniques to produce wood objects
- Experiment with moulding and casting techniques
- Manage feedback on creative practice
- Determine resource requirements for new business ventures
- Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture
- Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
- Explore the use of colour
- Plan finances for new business ventures
- Interpret and respond to a design brief
- Manage copyright arrangements
- Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
- Work effectively in the creative arts industry
- Manage personal health and wellbeing
- Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity
- Process photo images
- Communicate effectively with arts professionals
- Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
- Contribute to continuous improvement
- Select and prepare creative work for exhibition
- Develop basic dance composition skills
- Experiment with techniques to produce ceramic works
- Develop self as artist
- Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures
- Manage finances for new business ventures
- Design user interfaces
- Create user interfaces
- Experiment with techniques to produce performance art
- Experiment with techniques to produce paintings
- Collaborate in creative processes
- Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs
- Communicate effectively in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry
- Source textile materials and resources
- Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- Explore the history and social impact of creativity
- Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
- Experiment with techniques to produce glasswork
- Produce innovative video art
- Analyse use of colour in textiles
- Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
- Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
- Source and apply design industry knowledge
- Integrate colour theory and design processes
- Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs
- Paint and fire glass
- Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
- Organise finances for new business ventures
- Organise personal work priorities
- Market new business ventures
- Make scale models
- Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
- Generate design solutions
- Experiment with printing techniques
- Increase depth of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques
- Realise a creative project
- Experiment with ceramic surface treatments