Duration | There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below. |
Location | Online and Rockhampton City |
Next intake | June, 2024 |
Study mode | On Campus, Online, RPL/RCC/Credit |
Total units | 12 |
Overview
If you are creative, enjoy working with your hands and one daydream of becoming an artist, the Certificate III in Visual Arts can start you on your journey. This course is included in the Australian and Queensland Government’s Fee Free TAFE program.
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.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Career Opportunities
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.
Structure & Availability
ON CAMPUS
Duration:12 months
Drawing
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
Art History/Theory
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
Printmaking Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
Jewellery Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery |
CUAJWL211 | Develop jewellery-making skills |
Online Only - Painting Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
Online
Duration:12 months
Drawing
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
Art History/Theory
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Printmaking Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
Painting Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
Creative Project 1
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
Creative Project 2
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
Silversmithing Specialisation
Duration:24 months
SILVERSMITHING SPECIALISATION (ONLINE UNITS)
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
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 |
CASTING
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUAACD412 | Experiment with moulding and casting techniques |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
ENAMELLING
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUAGLA301 | Produce glasswork |
CUAGLA201 | Develop glassworking skills |
METALSMITHING
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery |
TEXTILES IN METAL
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
CUATEX201 | Develop skills in textile work |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
Duration:24 months
Drawing
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
Art History/Theory
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
Printmaking Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
Jewellery Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery |
CUAJWL211 | Develop jewellery-making skills |
Online Only - Painting Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online
Duration:12 months
Drawing
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
Art History/Theory
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Printmaking Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
Painting Studio Area
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
Creative Project 1
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
Creative Project 2
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
To learn more about the course structure for this course, please visit the handbook.
Online
Intake | Locations |
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February, 2024 | Online |
March, 2024 | Online |
April, 2024 | Online |
May, 2024 | Online |
June, 2024 | Online |
July, 2024 | Online |
August, 2024 | Online |
September, 2024 | Online |
October, 2024 | Online |
November, 2024 | Online |
December, 2024 | Online |
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
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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Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee
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This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility and conditions apply.
This course is part of the Queensland Government's TAFE Priority Skills Fund. Eligibility and conditions apply. Eligible students need to be enrolled and participate in study prior to the end of June 2024 to access TAFE Priority Skills Fund.
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