NCAT FOLIO PREPARATION is a 12-month government funded, portfolio building program, that runs out of Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT). This iconic course provides a pathway for students seeking entry into Tertiary & TAFE courses in the broader Design and Visual Arts areas. The course offers mature age & post VCE/VCAL Senior students an opportunity to put a comprehensive portfolio together. Art & Design courses generally require preselection kits and an interview process for entry. For well over 20 years - from its inception in 1989 - NCAT Folio Preparation has been helping to launch art & design student’s careers with a comprehensive introduction to the skills and concepts required within the field. Widely respected in art and design education, the staff is an experienced & dedicated team of artists and designers. Study options include: - Certificate IV in Design - Certificate IV in Visual Art NCAT FOLIO PREPARATION provides students with an opportunity to radically improve practical and conceptual skills while developing a substantial body of work for industry tertiary interviews and entrance. NCAT FOLIO PREPARATION has close working relationships with all Victorian universities and TAFES offering art and design courses. Since 1989, over 90% of graduating students have gone on to further study. Many past students now work as Art & Design professionals and provide an invaluable resource as visiting speakers when investigating design careers and opportunities. PREREQUISITES: - SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF VCE/VCAL SENIOR or EQUIVALENT - MATURE AGE CAREER CHANGE APPLICANTS WELCOME APPLICATIONS: - APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE OR THROUGH THE COLLEGE - ENTRY BY APPLICATION WITH INTERVIEW