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CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts

  • Certificate

Develop practical skills in visual arts through an immersive experience with various mediums and contextual studies. Benefit from excellent facilities and a history of quality training, providing a foundation for a career in the visual arts industry or further studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 - 12 semesters full-time
Course Code
BGR8, 105801E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$13,140 per year / $13,140 total

About this course

Why choose 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.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose 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.

Career pathways

  • Studio Artist
  • Visual Artist

Course structure

Core units
  • 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
  • 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

Credit for prior study or work

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.

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps:

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

View our TAFE application process page for detailed advice

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