Creative Industries

Description

Create your own unique, hand-printed gift and greeting cards for birthdays, special occasions or Christmas. In this workshop, you will learn how to create lino prints, combined with the fun printmaking technique of Chine Collé, a technique that adds colour and variety to your prints. You will also create your own small lino stamp for decorating gift tags and wrapping paper.

Further description of short course:

Day 1: Design and create two linocuts

Participants will create two simple designs for a greeting card and stamp. There will be a range of templates available to use. Participants will then create a linocut from their chosen design. Depending on time, there may be the opportunity to create test prints.

Day 2: Linocut printing with Chine Collé

Participants will learn how to hand-print using the linocuts created the previous week. Final prints will incorporate the Chine Collé technique. Chine Collé is a technique where their coloured paper is added to the print at the time of printing.

Participants will be able to take home their linocuts to continue printing.

Information on where to source printmaking tools and materials needed to print at home will be provided.

Certification

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

    CUAPPR101 Use Ideas and Techniques to Develop Creative Work

Pathways to further study

CUA10315 Certificate I in Visual Arts

Description

Would you like to guarantee your recyclable waste is getting recycled?

Most of us try to recycle where we can, but we can’t always be assured our waste ends up in the right place. More and more, we hear about our plastic footprint and experts say that by the year 2050, there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish!

Join us in this workshop using and combining recycled objects to create a unique sculptural piece that holds succulents. The workshop will explore different combinations of connecting the recycled objects, adding colour and texture then the succulents to create hanging or standing features.

The succulents and most of the recycled objects will be provided.  (You’re welcome to bring your own!).

Certification

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

     CUAPPR101 Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work

Description

This course covers basic printmaking techniques and is designed for anyone that is keen to learn a variety of printmaking techniques such as:

• drypoint etching
• relief printing
• monoprinting​​​​​​

You will get to create and take home some exciting original prints.

All course materials are provided.

Certification

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

    CUAPRI201 Develop Printmaking Skills

Description

Join us for a fun introduction to the world of colour. Exploring a range of painting styles, methods and techniques to help you build skills and develop your own personal style. 

Colour mixing, value, composition, abstract, still life and expressionist painting will all be covered in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

Certification

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

     CUAPAI201 Develop Painting Skills

Description

This course is suitable for beginners and people wanting to refresh their skills.
Learn how to see like an artist with this foundation drawing course.
You will learn fundamental techniques such as expressive line, tone, perspective and proportion, as well as how to use drawing materials.

Exercises explored in this course include:
    Still life
    Perspective
    Tonal Drawing
    Mark making & mixed media techniques

Certification

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units.

    CUAACD101 Use Basic Drawing Techniques

This qualification focuses on you starting your career in the Graphic Design industry. You will combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. Graphic designers work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media. At this level, you may end up working in junior or generalists roles, applying skills and knowledge relevant to areas from advertising and promotion, art direction, branding, corporate identity, instructional design, packaging, signage to web design. You will also be introduced to taking your first steps towards working freelance in the Graphic Design industry. As well as providing an opportunity for gaining employment, this qualification also provides a pathway towards higher level learning at advanced diploma and degree qualifications.

This course is available to study online so you can make an application from anywhere in Western Australia.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This qualification will further develop your practical skills and knowledge in music performance and composition. You will learn about the music industry, copyright and royalties. You can also choose to develop skills in stagecraft, midi music composition, audition and performance skills as a soloist or as part of a group, reading music, performing backup accompaniment, improvisation, operating a mixing console and assessing performing and recording deals.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work, and/or that of a team, in their chosen field in the music industry.

It is recommended that applicants have completed AQF level Certificate IV in Music Industry.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to enhance your current musical skills for performance purposes.

You can choose to learn skills that enable you to play music or sing, develop a demo recording, use technical equipment and computers, record and transform sound and prepare yourself for performance.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context in the music industry, using some discretion and judgement and theoretical knowledge. They may provide support to a team.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

Description

This skill set addresses fundamental skills, knowledge and performance requirements for graphic design practice.

Certification

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

    BSBDES302 Explore and Apply the Creative Design Process to 2D Forms
    BSBDES401 Generate Design Solutions
    CUAGRD302 Use Typography Techniques
    CUAGRD401 Research and Apply Graphic Design Techniques

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to create two and three dimensional forms in a variety of visual art areas. You will learn to visualise, develop and present ideas and images, to discuss the visual arts analytically and appreciatively and to constructively evaluate your own work and that of others. You will also learn skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and design.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This qualification will provide you with developed skills and knowledge across many media, and practice may incorporate ceramics, digital art, glasswork, drawing and illustration, jewellery making, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture, textile design and wood design. You will have a sound grasp of the theory and history to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. You will further develop skills in arts and crafts, interpret and respond to a design brief and refine art techniques.

This course has additional entry requirements, please enquire for details.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

The Certificate IV in Visual Arts will further develop your practical skills and knowledge enabling you to create original artworks in a range of areas including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, 2D and 3D design and textile art. Your skills will be developed through direct investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials.  You will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork. You will undertake research and critical analysis of culture and history to inform your arts practice, as well as focus on your personal development, and professional practice in arts business in preparation for the arts industry.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This full time course is designed for 15-18 year olds who are not attending school. Students will engage in practical and hands on skills in printmaking, painting, drawing and digital cameras and technology. The course will incorporate elements of language, literacy and numeracy in a creative learning environment.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This full time course is designed for 15-18 year olds who are not attending school. Students will engage in practical and hands on skills in printmaking, painting, drawing and digital cameras and technology. The course will incorporate elements of language, literacy and numeracy in a creative learning environment.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.