CUA31120 - Certificate III in Visual Arts
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.
On-campus, Online, RPL/RCC/Credit
There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
Rockhampton City, Online
12 units
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.
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.
ON CAMPUS
Duration:12 months
Drawing
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
Art History/Theory
| 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
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
Jewellery Studio Area
| CUAJWL211 | Develop jewellery-making skills |
| CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
Online Only - Painting Studio Area
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
Online
Duration:12 months
Drawing
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
Art History/Theory
| 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
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
Painting Studio Area
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
Creative Project 1
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
Creative Project 2
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
Silversmithing Specialisation
Duration:24 months
SILVERSMITHING SPECIALISATION (ONLINE UNITS)
| 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 |
CASTING
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUAACD412 | Experiment with moulding and casting techniques |
ENAMELLING
| CUAGLA201 | Develop glassworking skills |
| CUAGLA301 | Produce glasswork |
METALSMITHING
| CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
TEXTILES IN METAL
| CUATEX201 | Develop skills in textile work |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
Duration:24 months
Drawing
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
Art History/Theory
| 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
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
Jewellery Studio Area
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAJWL311 | Produce jewellery |
| CUAJWL211 | Develop jewellery-making skills |
Online Only - Painting Studio Area
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online
Duration:12 months
Drawing
| CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
Art History/Theory
| 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
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
Painting Studio Area
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
Creative Project 1
| CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
Creative Project 2
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
ON CAMPUS
| 2023 February | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
| 2023 March | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
| 2023 July | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
| 2023 August | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
| 2023 February | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
| 2023 March | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
| 2023 July | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
| 2023 August | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
Online
| 2023 February | Online Available |
| 2023 March | Online Available |
| 2023 April | Online Available |
| 2023 May | Online Available |
| 2023 June | Online Available |
| 2023 July | Online Available |
| 2023 August | Online Available |
| 2023 September | Online Available |
| 2023 October | Online Available |
| 2023 November | Online Available |
| 2023 December | Online Available |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online
| 2023 February | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 March | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 April | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 May | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 June | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 July | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 August | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 September | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 October | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 November | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
| 2023 December | Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online Available |
Silversmithing Specialisation
| 2023 February | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
| 2023 July | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
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.
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.
| Fee for service | $5,100.00 (2023) |
| Subsidised full fee | $2,100.00 (2023) |
| Subsidised concession fee | $1,104.00 (2023) |
| Fee for service per unit | $425.00 (2023) |
| Subsidised full fee per unit | $175.00 (2023) |
| Subsidised concession fee per unit | $92.00 (2023) |
| TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit | $69.00 (2023) |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.
This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility criteria applies.
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