Standing Committee on Employment, Education
and Workplace Relations
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Submission 43
Subject: Inquiry into the Appropriate Roles of Institutes fo Technical
and Further Education.
Date Tue, 28 Oct 1997
I wish to make a brief submission on the role of TAFE Art and Design
in Victoria as distinct from Universities coverage of this field of study.
TAFE Art and Design in Victoria comprises a wide range of courses and
programs at Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate levels in areas
of Art, Design and Craft.
Diplomas in Visual Art, Design, Graphic Art Screenprint Design, textiles,
Wood Design, Applied Photography, Visual Merchandising, Electronic Design
and Interactive Media, have been developed through a thorough process
of Industry input and constant maintenance.
These courses are designed to primarily prepare students for an identified
vocation with a focus on competencies that closely relate to Industry
needs as identified through accountable curriculum design processes.
TAFE Art and Design program provision is also the result of Labour Market
analysis and is responsible to the shifts in emphasis provided by Industry
indicators.
The TAFE Art and Design field of study has also been responsive to Government
policy changes in the Industry and Labour Market areas by mounting and
delivering programs at short notice to identified sectors. Recent program
delivery in Multi Media indicate such responsiveness.
The performance of TAFE Art and Design programs has been trended and
is measurable utilizing student contact hour, module (subject) completion
rates and costs per student contact hour measures.
Performance in Victoria is exceptional and underpins the quality of graduate
outcomes.
Another important aspect of TAFE Art and Design is its relationship to
Higher Education.
TAFE provides many students with a preparation for further study and
although this is not a major focus, it is time to recognise that significant
numbers of exit Year 12 and Mature Age students use TAFE as a bridge to
Higher Education.
It is also significant in TAFE Art and Design that 'Reverse Articulation'
sees graduates from Degree programs in Art and Design move to TAFE to
complete a more vocationally focussed training.
TAFE Art and Design is a relevant, accountable and flexible sector of
training that has a distinct Industry focus and can provide vital links
for the community to Higher Education.
I would be please on behalf of my organisation to discuss these matters
further if required.
Yours sincerely
William Winford
Chairperson
TAFE ART & DESIGN STATEWIDE COMMITTEE ("TADSC")
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