CUA31120 Certificate III in Visual Arts

National ID: CUA31120 State ID: BGV9

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Creativity starts here.

In this qualification, you'll learn how to create two and three-dimensional forms in a variety of visual arts areas.

Our training will help you visualise, develop and present ideas and images and give you the skills to design and produce paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, printmaking and electronic art and experiment with materials and techniques. You will also develop knowledge of art history and theory and gain an understanding of current art issues and trends.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Visual arts professional
Commissioned Artist
Art Technician

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

Diploma of Visual Arts

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.(opens in a new tab)

Study options and how to apply

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Semester 1, 2023

Details

Duration	12 Months
When	Semester 1, 2023
Where	Geraldton
How	Classroom

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence (4 core plus 8 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBWHS211	Contribute to the health and safety of self and others	$73.20	$22.05	$9.79
CUAACD311	Produce drawings to communicate ideas	$195.20	$58.80	$31.26
CUAPPR311	Produce creative work	$195.20	$58.80	$115.57
CUARES301	Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice	$292.80	$88.20	$64.16

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBPEF301	Organise personal work priorities	$146.40	$44.10	$8.75
BSBTWK201	Work effectively with others	$170.80	$51.45	$8.75
CUACER311	Produce ceramic works	$244.00	$73.50	$76.95
CUADES201	Follow a design process	$195.20	$58.80	$82.08
CUADES301	Explore the use of colour	$195.20	$58.80	$40.65
CUADES302	Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms	$244.00	$73.50	$64.16
CUAGLA201	Develop glassworking skills	$195.20	$58.80	$100.76
CUAPRI312	Produce prints	$244.00	$73.50	$108.74

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

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Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$