CUA31120 - Certificate III in Visual Arts

Duration

Please refer to Course Structure below.

Location
Online and Rockhampton City
Next intakeDecember, 2024
Study modeOn Campus, Online
Total units12
Fee-Free TAFE course for eligible Queensland applicants.
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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.

 



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

ONLINE

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months24 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 CodeUnit Name
CUADRA311Produce drawings
CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUADES302Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUADES301Explore the use of colour
CUAPPR311Produce creative work
CUAPAI311Produce paintings
CUAPPR312Document the creative work progress
CUAPRI312Produce prints
CUAPPR211Make simple creative work
CUAPPR417Select and prepare creative work for exhibition
BSBWHS211Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
CUARES301Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice

START TAFE NOW (STN) - ONLINE

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months24 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 CodeUnit Name
CUADRA311Produce drawings
CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUADES302Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUADES301Explore the use of colour
CUAPPR311Produce creative work
CUAPAI311Produce paintings
CUAPPR312Document the creative work progress
CUAPRI312Produce prints
CUAPPR211Make simple creative work
CUAPPR417Select and prepare creative work for exhibition
BSBWHS211Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
CUARES301Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice

SILVERSMITHING SPECIALISATION

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months24 months

Students will complete majority of the units online, with on campus classes only for Jewellery units.

Jewellery on campus classes have intakes in February and July only. 

Jewellery cluster

CUADES303 Explore and Apply the Creative Design Process to 3D Forms
CUAJWL311 Produce jewellery
CUAJWL211 Apply techniques to produce jewellery


Silversmithing Specialisation - Jewellery Cluster

Unit CodeUnit Name
CUAJWL311Produce jewellery
CUADES303Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUAJWL211Develop jewellery-making skills

Silversmithing Specialisation - ONLINE

Unit CodeUnit Name
CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUADRA311Produce drawings
CUAPPR311Produce creative work
CUAPPR417Select and prepare creative work for exhibition
BSBWHS211Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
CUARES301Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice

Painting Cluster

Unit CodeUnit Name
CUADES301Explore the use of colour
CUAPPR211Make simple creative work
CUAPAI311Produce paintings

Printmaking Cluster

Unit CodeUnit Name
CUADES302Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUAPPR312Document the creative work progress
CUAPRI312Produce prints

To learn more about the course structure for this course, please visit the handbook.

Online

IntakeLocations
February, 2024Online
March, 2024Online
April, 2024Online
May, 2024Online
June, 2024Online
July, 2024Online
August, 2024Online
September, 2024Online
October, 2024Online
November, 2024Online
December, 2024Online
January, 2025Online
February, 2025Online
March, 2025Online
April, 2025Online
May, 2025Online
June, 2025Online
July, 2025Online
August, 2025Online
September, 2025Online
October, 2025Online
November, 2025Online
December, 2025Online

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online

IntakeLocations
February, 2024Online
March, 2024Online
April, 2024Online
May, 2024Online
June, 2024Online
July, 2024Online
August, 2024Online
September, 2024Online
October, 2024Online
November, 2024Online
December, 2024Online
February, 2025Online
March, 2025Online
July, 2025Online

Silversmithing Specialisation

IntakeLocations
February, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
July, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
February, 2025On-campus, Rockhampton City
July, 2025On-campus, Rockhampton City

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.

Fees & Scholarships

Fee for Service/ Full Fee

Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE. 

Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee

Some government subsidies, such as Certificate 3 Guarantee, will require the individual to contribute to the cost of their training through a co-contribution fee. Government subsidies are subject to eligibility.

The fee will vary based on the course chosen and the eligibility of the student for a concession rate. The co-contribution fee represents the total cost to the student for tuition. There are other costs that the student may have to pay, including but not limited to uniforms and course resources. This will vary depending on the training. If you are required to pay Co-Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.

This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility and conditions apply.

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

How to apply

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