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Certificate III in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft

National Code: CUV30103
CRICOS Code: 056747E
Centre: Media, Design and Arts
Location: Whitehorse Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Art and Design
Study Area Sub Category: Visual Arts


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What does this course involve?

Develop your conceptual and practical skills using a broad range of art and design activities with this creative course.

You’ll develop an understanding of the design and creative thinking processes, learn how to communicate your concepts through drawings and gain skills in designing two and three dimensional work.

You’ll learn how to produce paintings, prints, sculptures and wearable art.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in community arts but further training is recommended to increase your chances of finding work.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into a range of related courses such as the Certificate IV in Design, Diploma of Arts (offering various streams) or the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery).

Can I apply?

  • You should attend the information session held in December
  • A folio is useful, but not a requirement of entry
  • How do I apply?

  • Direct Entry - Beginning of year
  • If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

    How will I be selected for this course?

    • An Information Session will be held, details to be advised.

    Length of course

    Full time - 1 year

    Where will I study?

    Whitehorse Campus

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

    Government Funded
    This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

    Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

    How will I be assessed?

    • Oral presentation
    • Written assessment
    • Practical assessment

    Will my previous experience or study count?

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

    Units of Competency

    Full Year

    BSBADM304A Design and develop text documents 120 hr
    CUVCOR08A Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept 60 hr

    Semester I

    CUFSAF01B Follow health, safety, security procedures 15 hr
    CUVCOR03A Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work 50 hr
    CUVDSP11A Research and apply techniques for illustrative work 50 hr
    CUVVSP34A Apply techniques to produce paintings 50 hr
    CUVVSP44A Apply techniques to produce prints 50 hr
    CUVVSP50A Apply techniques to produce sculpture 50 hr

    Semester II

    CUSGEN05B Make presentations 35 hr
    CUVCOR12A Review history and theory for application to artistic practice 50 hr
    CUVCRS06A Make scale models 50 hr
    CUVDSP13A Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects 50 hr
    CUVVSP11A Apply techniques to produce digital images 50 hr
    CUVVSP35A Produce paintings 50 hr



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