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Certificate III in Visual Arts

Begin your journey as an artist with our Visual Arts course. You’ll explore a variety of art techniques under the guidance of practising artists at our City campus in vibrant Degraves Street.

In this course, you’ll develop skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital media. With your creative classmates, visit exhibitions, attend artist talks, and participate in special workshops. If you’re new to the art world, the Certificate III in Visual Arts is the perfect entry level course.

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National Code CUA31115
Study Areas Art & Design
Study Level Certificate III
Study Type Local
Study Mode

FT: 1 year
PT: 2 years,

Course Type Victorian TAFE Course
Campuses City

Tuition Fee Type Estimated Annual Fee
Gov. Subsidised - Standard $2,079.00
Gov. Subsidised - Concession $416.00
Full Fee $6,129.00
Service Fees Estimated Annual Fees
Service & Amenities* $155.00
Core Skills Support** $75.00
Annual Material Fees $383.40
Retain Course Items*** No fee applies


* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.

** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.

***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).

Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments

February and July

Full time: 1 year (2 - 3 days per week)

Part time: flexible options available

City

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs the Institute and CAE will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.

A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

After successful completion, you may apply to study the Certificate IV in Visual Arts.

Direct entry

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3

After successful completion of this course, you will have the essential skills and a portfolio of work that could be used for self-promotion or further study. You may wish to find employment as an arts and media professional, sculptor, painter (visual arts) or visual arts and crafts professional.

You will complete 12 units of competency.

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BSBWHS201 CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY OF SELF AND OTHERS 20.0

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CUAACD201 DEVELOP DRAWING SKILLS TO COMMUNICATE IDEAS 60.0

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CUARES301 APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORY AND THEORY TO OWN ARTS PRACTICE 50.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the relevance of historical and theoretical information for application to own arts practice.

It applies to individuals working in any area of arts practice who use analytical skills and apply some judgement and autonomy to the research process.
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CUAIND304 PLAN A CAREER IN THE CREATIVE ARTS INDUSTRY 35.0

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BSBDES201 FOLLOW A DESIGN PROCESS 40.0

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CUADIG305 PRODUCE DIGITAL IMAGES 50.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce digital images through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials.

It applies to individuals who are developing expertise with digital imagery to produce photo images or digital art.
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CUAPAI301 PRODUCE PAINTINGS 50.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and use a range of combined techniques to produce finished paintings from design concepts which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress.

It applies to individuals who are still developing their expertise in design and technique. They work under supervision but have some independence and use discretion and judgement within defined guidelines.
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CUAPRI301 PRODUCE PRINTS 50.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and use a range of combined techniques to produce finished prints from design concepts which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress.

It applies to individuals who are still developing their expertise in design and technique. They work under supervision but have some independence and use discretion and judgement within defined guidelines.
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CUASCU301 PRODUCE SCULPTURE 50.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and use a range of combined techniques to produce finished sculptures from design concepts which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress.

It applies to individuals who are still developing their expertise in design and technique. They work under supervision but have some independence and use discretion and judgement within defined guidelines.
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CUADRA301 PRODUCE DRAWINGS 50.0

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CUARES202 SOURCE AND USE INFORMATION RELEVANT TO OWN ARTS PRACTICE 30.0

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CUAPAI201 DEVELOP PAINTING SKILLS 50.0

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CUASCU201 DEVELOP SCULPTURAL SKILLS 50.0

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