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.
Silversmithing Specialisation - The Silversmithing Specialisation has been designed for students who would like to specialise in units mainly related to silversmithing. This specialisation has been developed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to create jewellery and work (largely silversmithing artifacts) within visual art and fine art context.
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.
12 months
Drawing Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUADRA311 | Produce drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Art History/Theory Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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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 | |
Printmaking Studio Area Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Painting Studio Area Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Creative Project 1 Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Creative Project 2 Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
24 months
SILVERSMITHING SPECIALISATION (ONLINE UNITS) Students must complete the following compulsory units. It is recommended to enrol into the online units in conjunction with on-campus study.
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CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CASTING Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUAACD412 | Experiment with moulding and casting techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ENAMELLING Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUAGLA301 | Produce glasswork | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAGLA201 | Develop glassworking skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
METALSMITHING Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
TEXTILES IN METAL Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUATEX311 | Produce textile work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUATEX201 | Develop skills in textile work | More Information | Training.gov Details |
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1 | CUAACD412 - Experiment with moulding and casting techniques |
1 | CUAPPR311 - Produce creative work |
2 | CUAGLA301 - Produce glasswork |
2 | CUAGLA201 - Develop glassworking skills |
3 | CUADES303 - Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
3 | CUAJWL311 - Produce jewellery |
4 | CUATEX311 - Produce textile work |
4 | CUATEX201 - Develop skills in textile work |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
12 months
Drawing Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUADRA311 | Produce drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Art History/Theory Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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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 | |
Printmaking Studio Area Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Painting Studio Area Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Creative Project 1 Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Creative Project 2 Students may complete clusters in any order. Students must enrol into one full cluster of units at a time. |
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CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
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RPL |
Practical Task |
Written/Electronic Assessment |