CUA31120 - Certificate III in Visual Arts

Overview
The Certificate III in Visual Arts is a great place to begin your training as a visual artist. The Certificate III in Visual Arts develops a range of visual art skills. Foundation skills in painting, drawing, printmaking, creative process and basic design are offered in this course.
This is a nationally recognised course.
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Career Opportunities
Self-employment opportunities exist as a visual artist or craftsperson, visual designer, workshop tutor 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.
Structure & Availability
Online
Duration:Full Time Duration | Part Time Duration |
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12 months | 24 months |
If students are studying in a full-time capacity they may complete the course in 52 weeks.
If students are studying in a part-time capacity they may complete the course in 104 weeks.
Individual students may complete the course sooner.
Required Units
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
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 |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online
Duration:Full Time Duration | Part Time Duration |
---|---|
12 months | 24 months |
If students are studying in a full-time capacity they may complete the course in 52 weeks.
If students are studying in a part-time capacity they may complete the course in 104 weeks.
Individual students may complete the course sooner.
Required Units
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
CUADRA311 | Produce drawings |
CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
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 |
To learn more about the course structure for this course, please visit the handbook.
Online
Intake | Locations |
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January, 2025 | Online |
February, 2025 | Online |
March, 2025 | Online |
April, 2025 | Online |
May, 2025 | Online |
June, 2025 | Online |
July, 2025 | Online |
August, 2025 | Online |
September, 2025 | Online |
October, 2025 | Online |
November, 2025 | Online |
December, 2025 | Online |
February, 2026 | Online |
March, 2026 | Online |
April, 2026 | Online |
May, 2026 | Online |
June, 2026 | Online |
July, 2026 | Online |
August, 2026 | Online |
September, 2026 | Online |
October, 2026 | Online |
November, 2026 | Online |
December, 2026 | Online |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online
Intake | Locations |
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February, 2025 | Online |
March, 2025 | Online |
July, 2025 | Online |
February, 2026 | Online |
March, 2026 | Online |
April, 2026 | Online |
May, 2026 | Online |
June, 2026 | Online |
July, 2026 | Online |
August, 2026 | Online |
September, 2026 | Online |
October, 2026 | Online |
November, 2026 | Online |
December, 2026 | Online |
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Intake | Locations |
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February, 2025 | On-campus, Rockhampton City |
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
There are no other entry requirements for this course.
Fees & Scholarships
At CQUniversity, we believe that studying should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer scholarships, bursaries and stipends.
Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more
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