Diploma of Visual Art

Brougham aims to provide the Geelong Region with excellence in art education that uniquely

• Promotes visual language as an important tool for the development of ideas
• Integrates practice with theory
• Utilises the existing Body of Knowledge for contemporary teaching
• Fosters the potential of each individual
• Strives to be accessible to all who wish to learn

Vocational Opportunities:
The Diploma aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and confidence to work in their own studio towards exhibiting in the commercial or public gallery system and apply for positions in art related industries.

Pathway to Further Study:
Successful completion of Diploma of Visual Art aims to assist students wishing to pursue a pathway to Advanced Diploma or Degree level creative or visual arts studies.

One Year Certificate Option
Brougham is also registered to deliver the work-based training Certificates III & IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft. These are one year full-time courses but may be undertaken at Brougham over 2 or 3 years part-time. Participants share studio practice with Diploma students but are assessed at a different level, under different course and unit codes. A full list of these codes is available on request. The fee rate per subjects is similar to the rate for the first year of the Diploma. more details >>

Subjects & Delivery Structure

1st Year Semester 1 Occupational Health & Safety History of the Modern Image A Drawing 1 Concepts & Discourse A Introduction to Digital Imaging Specialisation - choose 2 Painting 1 Printmaking 1 Photography 1 Semester 2 Arts & Business History of the modern Image B Life Drawing Concepts & Discourse B Specialisation - choose 2 (as per semester 1) Painting 2 Printmaking 2 Photography 2

2nd Year Semester 1 Postmodern Research & Analysis Advanced Drawing A Major Stream - choose 2 Painting Major Study 1 Printmaking Major 1 Photography Major 1 Semester 2 Advanced Drawing B Professional Practice Major Stream - choose 2 Painting Major Study 2 Printmaking Major Study 2 Photography Major 2

Units are grouped under ‘subject’ headings. 1st year students complete the compulsory units and elect 2 streams of study. In 2nd year students complete compulsory units and continue with the streams chosen in 1st year, undertaking 2 major studies.

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Full program details can be obtained by contacting Brougham on 5229 9984 or email .