Diploma of Textile Arts 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
21863VIC 
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Creative Industries
Location:
Whitehorse Campus
Study Area: Art and Design; 
Study Area Sub Category: Textile Art 
Career Card:
 
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

Support your work as a textile artist and develop your skills and techniques for textile and stitch with this course.
This course enables you to explore and develop art and design using textile-based stitch techniques. Drawing, the creation of textile art and preparation of design briefs are also covered in this course.

You will also develop your skills in operating a studio-based textile art business, learn to market your artwork and run exhibitions, seek sponsorship and manage contracts for art exhibitions and sales.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with a range of employment opportunities in small business ventures to studio-based freelance work. You may choose to become a tutor or a workshop facilitator, or perhaps move into owner operated business, producing both commercial and exhibition works.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into degree courses in textiles or visual arts.

Can I apply?

You must:

  • have successfully completed Year 12 of education, or equivalent
  • be able to demonstrate an interest in this field of study and in working creatively with threads and textiles
  • be able to commit to working out-of-class hours.

How do I apply?

Direct entry. You will also need to submit a completed Box Hill Institute Application for Interview Form by:

  • posting to Creative Industries, Box Hill Institute, Private Bag 2014, Box Hill 3128
  • or in person at Creative Industries, Building W1, Room 124, 1000 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill.

You will need to contact the Institute on (03) 9286 9632 in October to reserve a place at the information session about this course which is held early December. Alternatively check the auditions and interviews page to see if any are currently scheduled.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

No selection process required

Length of course

Part time - 3 years (Fridays)

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $4.33 per hour (max $2,500.00)
  2. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  3. Material Fees - contact the Institute

For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2012 Fee Schedule.

You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP (an Australian Government loan scheme).

Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $15,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

Year 1
CUFSAF01B
Follow Health, Safety And Security Procedures
15.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge, which everyone in the workplace must have in order to work safely. It covers a range of industry contexts involving a variety of different conditions and hazards.
CUVDES05A
Interpret And Respond To a Brief
15.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and respond to a brief through the production of work. As such the unit is holistic in nature and focuses on the overall work process to meet the requirements of a brief. This unit is required wherever work is prescribed by a commissioning agent/client. People working in many industries require the skills and knowledge in this unit, and the unit is written to allow for contextualisation to a particular industry context. The work would usually be carried out independently, although guidance would be available if required.
CUVDES01A
Apply Colour Theory In Response To a Brief
30.00 hr
This unit is combined with others into Design Fundamentals 2D. Enables the student to explore and apply colour theory in response to a brief.
CUVPRP01A
Develop Self As An Artist
60.00 hr
This is a professional practice unit which describes development of technical and conceptual skills required to work as a practising artist. It also deals with communicating effectively and working strategically to achieve planned outcomes as an artist.
CUVCOR03A
Develop, Refine And Communicate Concept For Own Work
50.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, refine and communicate the concept for own work. The concept encompasses ideas, form and context for the work. The unit encompasses the development and evaluation of ideas, plus the communication of the development process to others. In practice, this unit is always integrated with the actual production of work, as described in various specialisation units.
CUVCOR12A
Review History And Theory For Application To Artistic Practice
50.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source and review information on history and theory for application to own work. The unit goes beyond the general understanding of an area of work (covered in unit CUVCOR11A Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work) to encompass the notion of linking knowledge to one’s own practice. The unit provides underpinning skills and knowledge for all areas of arts practice.
CUVDES02A
Apply The Design Process To 2-Dimensional Work In Response To a Brief
50.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and apply the design process in a 2-dimensional (2D) way in response to a brief.
CUVVSP15A
Produce Drawings
50.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce drawings through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials. As such the range of techniques could be quite varied and broad in nature.
Year 2
CUVDES03A
Apply The Design Process To 3-Dimensional Work In Response To a Brief
50.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and apply the design process in a 3-dimensional (3D) way in response to a brief.
CUEFIN03B
Obtain Sponsorship
80.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to obtain and manage sponsorship for an activity, event or organisation. As such the unit may focus on ‘one-off’ sponsorship arrangements or ongoing activities within an organisation. The unit requires a sound knowledge of sponsorship opportunities and protocols in a given industry context plus a range of communication, negotiation and management skills.
CULMS607A
Develop Small Exhibitions
55.00 hr
This unit refers to the development of a small exhibition and the development of drawings, plans and specifications related to the implementation of the design.
VBPU171
Perform Textile Art Surface Embellishment
40.00 hr
This unit applies to selecting and applying an embellishment on a variety of surfaces either at the completion of production, or during the production stage of a textile art object. The embellishments may be added by either hand or machine, as determined by the design brief.
CUVVSP36A
Research And Experiment With Techniques To Produce Paintings
50.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with various techniques and media for the realisation of paintings. It outlines the way paintings are produced through the use of experimentation and ongoing refinement.
CUVVSP54A
Apply Techniques To Produce Textile/Fibre Work
50.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use techniques, materials and equipment for the production of textile/fibre work.
CUVVSP55A
Produce Textile/Fibre Work
50.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce textile/fibre work through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials.
CUVVSP56A
Research And Experiment With Techniques To Produce Textile/Fibre Work
50.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with various techniques and media for the realisation of textile/fibre work. It outlines the way textile/fibre work is produced through the use of experimentation and ongoing refinement.
Year 3
BSBSBM404A
Undertake Business Planning
60.00 hr

This unit covers the research and development of an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives. It is suitable for setting up or existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.

CUVCOR09A
Select And Apply Drawing Techniques And Media To Represent And Communicate The Concept
80.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop drawings, which represent and communicate the concept.
VBPU172
Use Fabric Manipulation For Creation Of Textile Art
40.00 hr
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to use fabric manipulation techniques to create new finishes for design effects in the creation of textile art objects. Evidence of competency in this skill would require a minimum of three types of manipulations.
VBPU173
Research And Apply Traditional Knowledge To Modern Textile Art Practice
40.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, analyse and apply information on the broad traditions which inform textile art practice. The unit provides underpinning skills and knowledge development for all the textile art units.
VBPU174
Apply Studio Processes To Design And Produce Textile Art Objects For Public Exhibition
80.00 hr
This unit covers the skills required to apply a range of studio processes in the design and creation of textile art objects for public exhibition.
All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
Artworks by Carol Dunstan

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