Certificate IV In Visual Arts

Take your inner artist to the next level

The Certificate IV in Visual Arts is the first step to expand a student’s understanding of art theory, materials and arts practice.

This course is suitable for both Fine Arts and Illustration students and extends the student's awareness of self-expression, creativity, drawing, painting, sculpture and print making.

This course gives students a broad experience in art within the classroom, workshops and visiting artist programs, and facilitates each student’s understanding of their future direction in the creative industries.

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Course code: CUV40111
Location: Frankston
Length: Full Time, 6 months.
Commencing: February, April, July

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Students completing this nationally recognised qualification build a portfolio as a pathway to continue into the Diploma of Visual Arts, which is offered in two streams - Illustration and Fine Arts.

TIMETABLE:
Frankston - Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CUVACD301A	Produce drawings to communicate ideas
BSBDES402A	Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUVPRI401A	Experiment with techniques to produce prints
CUVPRP404A	Develop self as artist
CUVDRA401A	Experiment with techniques to produce drawings
CUVRES401A	Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
BSBDES303A	Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUVPRP405A	Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
CUVPRP304A	Participate in collaborative creative projects
CUVPRP401A	Realise a creative project

Admission requirements
Year 11 or equivalent

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Student eligible for government-subsidised training	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$789.60	$3948.00	$9240.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$170.00	$170.00	$170.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$1059.60	$4318.00	$9610.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

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Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Visual Arts	Diploma Of Visual Arts	Advanced Diploma Of Visual Arts
Possible job outcome	photographer visual arts assistant painter printmaker art assistant	art consultant printmaker illustrator sculptor graphic designer painter	art consultant fine artist printmaker illustrator graphic designer photographer

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.