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: CUA41315
On campus: Frankston
Online: Not available Online
International: Go to International students page
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.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state of the art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CUADRA401	Experiment with techniques to produce drawings
CUADIG405	Produce innovative digital images
BSBDES302	Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUAPAI401	Experiment with techniques to produce paintings
CUAPRI401	Experiment with techniques to produce prints
CUAPPR401	Realise a creative project

Career pathways

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

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.
Admission requirements

Year 11 or mature age entry

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$714.40	$3572.00	$8360.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$300.00	$300.00	$300.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$1114.40	$4072.00	$8860.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Find out about help with fees.

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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.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.