Certificate III in Visual Arts
National ID: CUA31115 | State ID: AZN2
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to create two and three dimensional forms in a variety of visual art areas. You will learn to visualise, develop and present ideas and images, to discuss the visual arts analytically and appreciatively and to constructively evaluate your own work and that of others. You will also learn skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and design.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
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
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to prepare a portfolio for further study or entry level positions in the visual arts industry.
Study pathway
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Delivery location, important dates and study options
In order to comply with COVID-19 Government directed social distancing guidelines, some courses may include a mix of online and classroom based training delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements.
While the mode of delivery might vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same.
The precise mix of delivery method will vary from course to course. The time, place and method of delivery may also vary across the semester to ensure social distancing and safe training delivery for staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Regional TAFE will provide students with adequate support to work in online environments where necessary.
Semester 1
Bunbury - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD201 |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR301 |
Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 |
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBDES301 |
Explore the use of colour |
| BSBDES302 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| BSBDES303 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI201 |
Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR302 |
Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI301 |
Produce prints |
| CUASCU301 |
Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX301 |
Produce textile work |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Busselton - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD201 |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR301 |
Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 |
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBDES301 |
Explore the use of colour |
| BSBDES302 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| BSBDES303 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI201 |
Develop painting skills |
| CUAPAI301 |
Produce paintings |
| CUAPPR302 |
Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI301 |
Produce prints |
| CUASCU301 |
Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX301 |
Produce textile work |
Apply now
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apply and enrol page for more information.
Margaret River - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD201 |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR301 |
Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 |
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBDES301 |
Explore the use of colour |
| BSBDES302 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| BSBDES303 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI201 |
Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR302 |
Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI301 |
Produce prints |
| CUASCU301 |
Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX301 |
Produce textile work |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Semester 2
Bunbury - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD201 |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR301 |
Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 |
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBDES301 |
Explore the use of colour |
| BSBDES302 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| BSBDES303 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI201 |
Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR302 |
Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI301 |
Produce prints |
| CUASCU301 |
Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX301 |
Produce textile work |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Busselton - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD201 |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR301 |
Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 |
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBDES301 |
Explore the use of colour |
| BSBDES302 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| BSBDES303 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI201 |
Develop painting skills |
| CUAPAI301 |
Produce paintings |
| CUAPPR302 |
Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI301 |
Produce prints |
| CUASCU301 |
Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX301 |
Produce textile work |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Margaret River - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD201 |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR301 |
Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 |
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBDES301 |
Explore the use of colour |
| BSBDES302 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| BSBDES303 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI201 |
Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR302 |
Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI301 |
Produce prints |
| CUASCU301 |
Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX301 |
Produce textile work |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Creative Industries
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