Visual Arts Every artist was first an amateur -Ralph Waldo Emerson. RTO 31301
Why should you study with us? We have small class sizes, so you get hands on attention with your trainers. We have a job placement company that will assist you in obtaining a job. We run a free goal setting and motivational workshop for students. We have an industry panel that reviews your work and you will receive a certificate graded by industry. Industry contact us seeking students for work and work experience and we pass on these opportunities to students. We have industry guest speakers and excursions throughout the course We have a private course facebook group where you can share ideas/info and communicate with your trainers and other students. We have a private student facebook group for collaborating with other students in other disciplines for example to photo-shoots/events etc together.
Available COURSES Diploma: CUA51115 - Visual Arts (Textile, Print & Surface Design) Certificate iii: CUA30715 - Design Fundamentals: Graphic Design CUA31115- Visual Arts (Textile, Print & Surface Design) Short courses: Textile Design Abstract Painting Art Club Contemporary Painting Digital Fabric Design Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners Mixed Media Art Resin Masterpiece! Watercolour Techniques Holiday courses: Acrylic Layers, Large Canvas Alcohol Inks Workshop Art Fun! Beautiful Women Mixed Media Portraits Canvas! Design your own Print Flow Acrylic Workshop Ink Workshop Vibrant Bold Impasto Vibrant Large Still Life Canvas Watercolour Workshop *Courses subject to change due to availability. For the most up to date list, please refer to our website: https://www.aicd.edu.au
CUA51115: Diploma of Visual Arts Textile, Print and Surface Design Turn your artworks into digital designs that can be printed on a range of products!
Brief overview: The Diploma course will prepare you with the skills to create exciting designs created from your paintings and drawings or designed on computer exclusively. You will learn how to create repeat prints, various colourways, coordinating prints, colour separations for printing and product specifications. This qualification reflects the role of visual artists and combines specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to develop an Your designs can be applied to a range of products: Paintings Art Prints Cushions Scarves Floor Rugs Towels Bed Linen Gift Cards Wrapping Paper Stationary Career opportunities: emerging arts practice. It focuses on developing skills in art forms such as drawing, painting, illustration, textile design and digital surface design. As well, you will develop skills and knowledge of art theory and history and be able to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Some business skills are also covered so that you will be able to realise your dream of becoming a creative arts practitioner. Phone Cases and Skins Crockery - Mugs, Plates etc T-Shirts Wallpaper Fabrics for interiors (i.e. upholstery, curtains etc) Fabrics for fashion garments, accessories, handbags, shoes etc And So much more! ARTIST SURFACE DESIGNER TEXTILE DESIGNER PRODUCT DESIGNER
CUA30715: Certificate iii design fundamentals Graphic Design Complete this Qualification with the Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding for eligible students! Funded by the QLD government.
Brief overview: Over the duration of the course, you will work on industry standard design briefs that will help you learn to think like a professional graphic designer. At the beginning of the course you will be introduced at a grass-roots level to what graphic design is, and what you will do as a designer. You will cover both digital (web page and app design) and print based designs (magazines, flyers, packaging, etc.). You will discover where photography, layout and illustration fit into graphic design using the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You will be taught how to use these programs but you are expected to have a good grounding in the use of computers prior to starting this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you should expect to complete some work in your own time. This will include undertaking library and Internet research, completing projects, and practicing the skills and knowledge covered by the course. Topic areas covered: Working in the design industry Colour theory Elements and principles of design Colour as a design element Design conceptualisation Portfolio development Layout, illustration, and editing skills using Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator Basics of typography Career opportunities: Creative director. Graphic designer. Illustrator. Printmaker.
cua31115: Certificate iii visual arts Textile, Print & Surface Design Complete this Qualification with the Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding for eligible students! Funded by the QLD government.
Brief overview: Explore your creative passion and learn how to turn your drawings and designs into a printed fabrics or other exciting printed products. Build your own range of textile designs which you can sell to other designers or create your own product ranges from your print designs! As a surface designer you can use your print designs to create anything from wallpaper, scarves, cushions, gift cards, wrapping paper, towels, clothing, handbags, shoes, floor rugs, bed linen and more. Take your hand drawn designs and learn how to manipulate them on the computer to create various styles, design variations and colourways and Topic areas covered: Colour Theory Elements and Principles of Design Creating colourways Design conceptualisation Portfolio development Drawing skills Graphic arts skills using Photoshop and Illustrator Career opportunities: ARTIST SURFACE DESIGNER turn into repeat prints. Realise your print designs into real printed fabric samples. This course is suitable for both mature learners as well as high school students to complete as part of the VET in Schools programme. Whether you are a fashion designer or interior designer wanting to learn how to develop your own unique fashion & furnishing prints, looking at starting your own textile or print design based business or just wanting to explore your creative passion, this course will be exciting, challenging and rewarding. Textiles theory Understanding of the different printing methods that can be used Surface design career opportunities History and culture of surface design TEXTILE DESIGNER PRODUCT DESIGNER
COURSE Code Duration Cost (AUD) FT Diploma Visual Arts: Textile, Print & Surface Design Available funding CUA51115 12 Months $12,000 QLD Higher Level Skills Program Non-concessional student co-contribution fees: $8,700 Concessional student co-contribution fees: $7,700 PT Diploma Visual Arts: Textile, Print & Surface Design CUA51115 24 Months $12,000 QLD Higher Level Skills Program Non-concessional student co-contribution fees: $8,700 Concessional student co-contribution fees: $7,700 PT Certificate III Visual Arts: Textile, Print & Surface Design CUA3115 12 Months $3,900 Concessional Full Course Fee: $2,475 Certificate III Guarantee Student co-contribution fee: $800 Concession: $390 PT Certificate III Design Fundamentals: Graphic Design CUA30715 12 Months $3,900 Concessional Full Course Fee: $2,475 Certificate III Guarantee Student co-contribution fee: $800 Concession: $390 *Courses subject to change due to availability. For the most up to date list, please refer to our website: https://www.aicd.edu.au
Short courses Description Duration Cost (AUD) Textile Design 2 consecutive days $750 Abstract Painting 5 Weeks (1 Day/Week) $550 Contemporary Painting 8 Weeks $650 Digital Fabric Design 8 Weeks (1 Day/week) $1,600 Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners Mixed Media Art 6 Weeks $650 4 Weeks (1 Day/Week) Resin Masterpiece 1 Day $499 Holiday courses Description Duration Cost (AUD) Art Fun! Acrylic Layers Large Canvas Alcohol Inks Workshop Beautiful Women Mixed Media Portraits Canvas! Design Your Own Print Flow Acrylic Workshop Ink Workshop Vibrant Bold Impasto Workshop Watercolour Workshop 2 days to play and learn new techniques and tips, plus the fun of trying many different art mediums. Learn how to layer acrylic and inks and use mark making techniques. Marvel as undiscovered patterns result and emerge to create a hidden theme Learn how to work with inks to create spectacular results Learn how to work from photographs, Paint and shade the skin using mixed media techniques. Create interesting backgrounds and work with lots of products 2 days to play and learn gorgeous new techniques and tips for painting with acrylics on canvas. This 1-day holiday workshop covers designing a simple motif by hand, scanning it, manipulating it using freely available software and then printing onto a calico bag and, optionally, your own white t shirt. Learn how to layer and pour acrylics to create spectacular abstracts. Learn what great effects you can create with inks Learn how to work with impasto technique and use brushes, palette knives and fingers to create a bold and colourful work. Learn what you can do with Watercolour, have fun with wet on wet and loose expressive styles and other tricks and tips. 2 Days $200 1 Day $350 2 Hours $65 1 Day $250 2 Days $350 1 Day $99 3 Hours $70 2 Hours $50 1 Day $250 2 Hours $55 *Courses subject to change due to availability. For the most up to date list, please refer to our website: https://www.aicd.edu.au
Application and Enrolment Process: 1. Phone the Gold Coast (07) 55 938 335 OR Brisbane (07) 38 541 395 campus to arrange your interview OR fill out the online Application Form and arrange a phone interview if you cannot come into either campus. 2. Attend your interview or complete the phone interview. 3. You will receive your enrolment paperwork and the student handbook at the interview and information on the required evidence you will have to supply to support your application. 4. After reading the student handbook and enrolment forms, if you wish to enrol you must submit the enrolment form along with any requested evidence (original or certified copies of originals).our administration staff will check the completed enrolment form and evidence you supplied to demonstrate your suitability for the course. We may have to ask you further information or discuss your options if you don t meet the suitability requirements for the course. If you do meet the suitability requirements for the course, we will send you a Confirmation of Enrolment, along with payment plan forms. 5. You will receive your first invoice notice no more than one calendar month before the start of study and at least two weeks before the first census date.