Certificate in Foundation Art and Craft

The programme aims to produce students who demonstrate capability in art and craft skills, understanding of art and craft knowledge and applications of techniques to a range of applied arts and crafts practices.

FAC101 Design and Drawing

FAC101.1  Design principles

FAC101.2  Drawing basics

FAC102 2D Studies

FAC102.1  Print/paint

FAC102.2  Media studies

FAC103 Craft Work

FAC103.1  Craft

FAC104 3D Studies

FAC104.1  Sculpture

FAC104.2  Stone/bone

Successful completion of the Certificate in Foundation Art and Craft may lead to further study or a vocation in the following areas:

• Teaching
• Art/craft activities/cooperatives
• Tourism (jade/bone/jewellery)
• Screen printing industry
• Museum/gallery
• Jewellery
• Graphic design
• Pictorial work/illustration
• Photography
• Textiles
• Visual merchandising
• Visualisation applicable in a wide variety of industries

• Basic competence in spoken and written English.
• Academic and personal attributes that demonstrate the student will undertake the programme with a reasonable chance of success.
• An aptitude for, and interest in applied arts and crafts as a realistic career choice or personal development.
• Referees: You will need to provide contact details for two people who know you well e.g. teacher or employer.
• Interview: A time will be arranged for you to meet with the programme manager or appropriate staff member following the assessment of your application.
• Passion and commitment: We are looking for students who have a passion for the visual arts and are committed to furthering their conceptual, aesthetic and technical skills.

For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed this programme, and be eligible for award of the qualification Certificate in Foundation Art and Craft, they must have: Attended 80% of the scheduled classes relating to this programme. Achieved a C grade in all modules relating to the programme.