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 |
Not Applicable |
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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 must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Art History/Theory Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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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 must complete all units from two studio areas
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CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Jewellery Studio Area Students must complete all units from two studio areas |
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CUAJWL211 | Develop jewellery-making skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Online Only - Painting Studio Area Students must complete all units from two studio areas. These units must be completed online |
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CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUAJWL211 | Develop jewellery-making skills |
CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery |
CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
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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CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings | 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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CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | 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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CUAPRI312 | Produce prints | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | 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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CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | 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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CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | 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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CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
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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BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CASTING Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAACD412 | Experiment with moulding and casting techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ENAMELLING Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUAGLA201 | Develop glassworking skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAGLA301 | Produce glasswork | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
METALSMITHING Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
TEXTILES IN METAL Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUATEX201 | Develop skills in textile work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUATEX311 | Produce textile work | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CUAPPR311 - Produce creative work |
1 | CUAACD412 - Experiment with moulding and casting techniques |
2 | CUAGLA201 - Develop glassworking skills |
2 | CUAGLA301 - Produce glasswork |
3 | CUAJWL311 - Produce jewellery |
3 | CUADES303 - Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
4 | CUATEX201 - Develop skills in textile work |
4 | CUATEX311 - Produce textile work |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
24 months
Drawing Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Art History/Theory Students must complete the following compulsory units |
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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 must complete all units from two studio areas
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CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Jewellery Studio Area Students must complete all units from two studio areas |
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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 | |
CUAJWL211 | Develop jewellery-making skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Online Only - Painting Studio Area Students must complete all units from two studio areas. These units must be completed online |
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CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery |
CUAJWL211 | Develop jewellery-making skills |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
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 |