About this course
Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is passionate about art and culture? This course will help you build the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts sector.
Topics covered in this course include:
- how to use basic drawing techniques
- understanding of your own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity
- preparing for work in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry
- making simple, creative work
- health and safety.
You can also choose from a wide range of elective subjects to learn more about areas that interest you. Some of the elective topics available include:
- video art
- drawing
- glassworking
- painting
- printmaking
- sculpture
- digital media
- ceramics
- dance
- jewellery-making
- problem solving
- business software.
This course will prepare you for jobs such as:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community arts workshop assistant
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceramics studio assistant.
It also provides a pathway to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist, crafting and design job roles.
On completion of this training, you may choose to complete further study, for example a Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Licensing and regulatory information
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Talk to your course provider for more information.
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
