Visual Arts Professional Practice

Course aim

To build on students' knowledge of the arts industry and to offer practical information relevant to developing a career.

Course content

The students will develop their knowledge of a career in the arts sector including scoping the possibilities, curriculum vitae and a five year plan. An overview of the arts sector and the federal and state arts advisory and funding bodies, galleries, advocacy organisations. Other opportunities for artists will also be discussed such as community arts, public art; residencies, artist run spaces. The students will use their skills to produce grant applications and acquittals, marketing, promotion material, discussion and dialogue.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Arts industry report, Grant application / proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.