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Certificate IV in Visual Arts

  • Certificate

Develop practical skills in the visual arts with this qualification. This course will give you an immersive visual arts experience, where you will be able to explore a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and digital art.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
CUA41320, 105801E
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$12,480 per year / $13,540 total
International Fees
$12,480 per year / $13,540 total

About this course

Develop practical skills in the visual arts with this qualification. This course will give you an immersive visual arts experience, where you will be able to explore a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and digital art. In addition, you will also develop your knowledge and skills in contextual studies, and safety and sustainability in visual arts.

Take advantage of our excellent art and craft facilities, and benefit from a long history of quality training in the creative industries. This course will give you a solid foundation for a career in the visual arts industry or the opportunity to continue your studies.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 12.

  • OR Completion of CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals is required for entry into this course.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Studio Artist
  • Visual Artist
Career opportunities
  • Studio Artist
  • Visual Artist
  • Studio Artist
  • Visual Artist
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 15 units. These 15 are comprised of 6 core units and 9 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CUAACD311
      Produce drawings to communicate ideas
    • CUAPPR411
      Realise a creative project
    • CUAPPR414
      Develop self as artist
    • CUAPPR415
      Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
    • CUARES403
      Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
    • CUAWHS312
      Apply work health and safety practices
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CUACER411
      Experiment with techniques to produce ceramic works
    • CUADES302
      Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
    • CUADES303
      Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
    • CUADIG415
      Produce innovative digital images
    • CUADRA401 Experiment with techniques to produce drawings
    • CUAPAI411 Experiment with techniques to produce paintings
    • CUAPRI411 Experiment with printing techniques
    • CUARES412 Conduct research
    • CUASCU411 Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture