Certificate III In Visual Arts

Enjoy learning the basics of visual arts while completing your secondary school studies

This course is designed for further study in all visual and creative art fields, and concentrates on creative thinking, design principles and arts practice theory. It explores drawing techniques including observational drawing, 2D studies including painting and printmaking techniques, 3D studies and photo media (Adobe Photoshop). All teachers of the course are practising artists who bring years of creative thinking and practice to the classroom.

Proposed timetable 1st Year Students (subject to numbers):
9:00am - 12:00pm (Wednesdays at Frankston)
1.00pm - 4.00pm (Wednesdays at Frankston)

Proposed timetable 2nd Year Students (subject to numbers):
9:00am-12:00pm (Fridays at Frankston)

Not a secondary student? Explore other Arts courses on offer at Chisholm.

Course code: CUA31120
Delivery location: Frankston
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
SWL is not mandated in this program, though the VCAA strongly recommend all VET students undertake some work placement.

Contribution to the VCE and VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
visual arts assistant
art assistant
illustrator

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CUAPHI302	Capture photographic images
CUARES301	Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice
BSBWHS201	Contribute to health and safety of self and others
BSBDES302	Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUAACD201	Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
BSBDES301	Explore the use of colour
BSBDES201	Follow a design process
CUAPAI301	Produce paintings
CUAPPR301	Produce creative work
CUADRA301	Produce drawings
CUASCU301	Produce sculpture
CUAIND304	Plan a career in the creative arts industry

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Visual Arts
Possible job outcome	visual arts assistant art assistant illustrator

Admission requirements

Have a demonstrated capacity in reading ,writing, numeracy, oracy and learning to level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), Year 10 level of maths and english preferred

Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.

How to apply

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email VETDSS@chisholm.edu.au.
What to bring
Students will be required to have a kit of their own personal art materials and tools to continue projects outside of the class.
A suggested kit list will be provided.