Certificate IV in Visual Arts
National ID: CUA41315 | State ID: AZO2
The Certificate IV in Visual Arts will further develop your practical skills and knowledge enabling you to create original artworks in a range of areas including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, 2D and 3D design and textile art. Your skills will be developed through direct investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials. You will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork. You will undertake research and critical analysis of culture and history to inform your arts practice, as well as focus on your personal development, and professional practice in arts business in preparation for the arts industry.
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 |
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate II or Certificate III |
Job opportunities
Successful completion of the Certificate IV qualification provides the opportunity to become a freelance artist or craftsperson or gain assistant positions in the art industry. It is an excellent pathway to undertake the Visual Arts Diploma Qualification. This qualification may also provide a pathway to university study in a range of creative industries and education.
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 |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this 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 |
| CUAACD301 |
Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR401 |
Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR404 |
Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR405 |
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 |
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CUADRA401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND304 |
Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI301 |
Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR407 |
Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce prints |
| CUASCU401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 |
Produce screen printed textiles |
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 |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this 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 |
| CUAACD301 |
Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR401 |
Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR404 |
Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR405 |
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 |
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBDES403 |
Develop and extend design skills and practice |
| BSBIPR401 |
Use and respect copyright |
| CUADRA401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND304 |
Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAIND401 |
Extend expertise in specialist creative fields |
| CUAPAI301 |
Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR407 |
Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce prints |
| CUASCU401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 |
Produce screen printed textiles |
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 |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this 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 |
| CUAACD301 |
Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR401 |
Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR404 |
Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR405 |
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 |
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CUADRA401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND304 |
Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI301 |
Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR407 |
Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce prints |
| CUASCU401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 |
Produce screen printed textiles |
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 |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this 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 |
| CUAACD301 |
Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR401 |
Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR404 |
Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR405 |
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 |
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CUADRA401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND304 |
Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI301 |
Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR407 |
Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce prints |
| CUASCU401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 |
Produce screen printed textiles |
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 |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this 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 |
| CUAACD301 |
Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR401 |
Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR404 |
Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR405 |
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 |
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBDES403 |
Develop and extend design skills and practice |
| BSBIPR401 |
Use and respect copyright |
| CUADRA401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND304 |
Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAIND401 |
Extend expertise in specialist creative fields |
| CUAPAI301 |
Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR407 |
Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce prints |
| CUASCU401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 |
Produce screen printed textiles |
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 |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this 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 |
| CUAACD301 |
Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR401 |
Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR404 |
Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR405 |
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 |
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CUADRA401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND304 |
Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI301 |
Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR407 |
Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce prints |
| CUASCU401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 |
Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 |
Produce screen printed textiles |
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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