Diploma of Illustration

National Code: 21871VIC

Course Location and Contact Information

Visual Arts Department
Preston Campus
Phone:	+61 3 9269 1431
Email:	visualarts-info@nmit.vic.edu.au

Course Description

The course develops skills appropriate to the diverse illustration industry though set projects. Students gain experience in editorial, advertising, promotional and book illustration using such media as gouache, acrylic and oil paint, mixed media and technology. Drawing, context and culture, design and new media units support core illustration study. Creativity, innovation and individuality are fostered in the course as well as highly developed visual communication problem solving skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment as illustrators in the diverse illustration and design industry. Opportunities exist in advertising, publishing and the emerging new media environment.

Course Duration

Full-time: Two years

Course Commencement Dates

February.

Entrance Requirements

Successful completion of VCE or mature age. All prospective students must attend an interview session where they will be required to present a folio. The folio should contain a variety of art work which demonstrates the use of a range of materials and techniques including a selection of illustrations and freehand observational drawings. At interview students will also be asked to discuss their awareness of illustration and the illustration industry.

Application Procedures

Apply through VTAC. A supplementary form must also be lodged with the Visual Arts department - Illustration - VTAC code: 69981

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Successful students may continue on to further studies to complete a degree in their specialist field.

Course Outline

CUFSAF01B	Follow health safety and security procedures (15 hrs)
VPAU010	Analyse and implement sustainable work practices (15 hrs)
VPAU011	Apply research and critical analysis to inform artistic and design practice (100 hrs)
VPAU012	Use advanced drawing techniques to represent and communicate concepts (100 hrs)
VPAU013	Apply the elements and principles of design (100 hrs)
VPAU040	Develop a concept and design in response to a given brief/commission (150 hrs)
CUVVSP11A	Apply techniques to produce digital images (50 hrs)
CUVVSP45A	Produce prints (50 hrs)
CUVVSP35A	Produce paintings (50 hrs)
CUVDSP02A	Develop self as a designer (60 hrs)
PSPPM401B	Design simple projects (65 hrs)
VPAU041	Produce computer based illustration/s (140 hrs)
VPAU042	Produce an advanced 2-dimensional illustration from a brief (150 hrs)
VPAU303	Produce an advanced 3-dimensional illustration from a brief (150 hrs)
VPAU014	Manage creative and professional self (60 hrs)
CUSADM09A	Address legal and administrative requirements (50 hrs)
BSBSBM403A	Promote the business (50 hrs)
VPAU043	Produce art work for final art production (60 hrs)
CUFMEM07A	Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of a multimedia product (50 hrs)
CULMS07A	Develop small exhibitions (60)

Total Hours - 1534

Assessment Methods

Assessment is by course work and folio presentation.

Materials

Throughout the course students are expected to supply additional materials when required.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Diploma of Illustration.

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