The Certificate III in Visual Arts is a great place to begin your training as a visual artist. The Certificate III in Visual Art develops a range of visual art skills. Foundation skills in painting, drawing, printmaking, silver-smithing, creative process and basic design are offered in this course.
The Studio Area Specialisation - The Studio Area Specialisation has been designed for students who would like to have a specialisation in two studio areas. Students are to choose two studio areas from Printmaking, Painting or Jewellery. In this course, students will complete art theory and history and drawing as well as their two chosen specialisation areas.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
There are no other entry requirements for this course.
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AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Self-employment opportunities exist as a visual artist or craftsperson, visual designer, workshop tutor, jewellery maker or theatre set painter. Skills acquired in this program may be relevant to the production of goods suitable for markets and gift galleries. Some candidates may produce work relevant to commercial fine art galleries. Students completing the silver-smithing specialisation will be well-placed to undertake a jeweller’s apprenticeship.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
If students are studying in a full-time capacity they may complete the course in 52 weeks.
If students are studying in a part-time capacity they may complete the course in 104 weeks.
Individual students may complete the course sooner.
Required Units Students should enrol into units according to the sequence.
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CUADRA311 | Produce drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CUADRA311 - Produce drawings |
2 | CUAACD311 - Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
3 | CUADES302 - Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
4 | CUADES301 - Explore the use of colour |
5 | CUAPPR311 - Produce creative work |
6 | CUAPAI311 - Produce paintings |
7 | CUAPPR312 - Document the creative work progress |
8 | CUAPRI312 - Produce prints |
9 | CUAPPR211 - Make simple creative work |
10 | CUAPPR417 - Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
11 | BSBWHS211 - Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
12 | CUARES301 - Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
If students are studying in a full-time capacity they may complete the course in 52 weeks.
If students are studying in a part-time capacity they may complete the course in 104 weeks.
Individual students may complete the course sooner.
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CUADRA311 | Produce drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CUADRA311 - Produce drawings |
2 | CUAACD311 - Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
3 | CUADES302 - Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
4 | CUADES301 - Explore the use of colour |
5 | CUAPPR311 - Produce creative work |
6 | CUAPAI311 - Produce paintings |
7 | CUAPPR312 - Document the creative work progress |
8 | CUAPRI312 - Produce prints |
9 | CUAPPR211 - Make simple creative work |
10 | CUAPPR417 - Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
11 | BSBWHS211 - Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
12 | CUARES301 - Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Students will complete majority of the units online, with on campus classes only for Jewellery units.
Jewellery on campus classes have intakes in February and July only.
Jewellery cluster
CUADES303 Explore and Apply the Creative Design Process to 3D Forms
CUAJWL311 Produce jewellery
CUAJWL211 Apply techniques to produce jewellery
Silversmithing Specialisation - Jewellery Cluster Students may only complete these units on-campus.
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CUAJWL211 | Develop jewellery-making skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Silversmithing Specialisation - ONLINE Students may only complete these units online. Students should complete all these units along with either the Painting Cluster OR Printmaking Cluster. |
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CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Painting Cluster | ||||
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Printmaking Cluster | ||||
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CUAACD311 - Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
1 | CUADRA311 - Produce drawings |
2 | CUAJWL211 - Develop jewellery-making skills |
2 | CUADES303 - Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
2 | CUAJWL311 - Produce jewellery |
3 | CUAPPR211 - Make simple creative work |
3 | CUADES301 - Explore the use of colour |
3 | CUAPAI311 - Produce paintings |
3 | CUAPRI312 - Produce prints |
3 | CUADES302 - Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
3 | CUAPPR312 - Document the creative work progress |
4 | CUAPPR311 - Produce creative work |
5 | CUAPPR417 - Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
6 | BSBWHS211 - Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
7 | CUARES301 - Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
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RPL |
Practical Task |
Written/Electronic Assessment |