Certificate IV In Visual Arts

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Take your inner artist to the next level

Our Certificate IV in Visual Arts is the first step to expand our student’s understanding of all practical and theoretical areas in arts practice.

The course is designed to lead into the Fine Arts and Illustration and extends the student's awareness of self-expression and creativity, through drawing, painting, sculpture print making, digital art, exhibition planning, creative thinking and building a business in the creative industries.

Our experienced staff are practicing artists and experts in their teaching areas, are committed to their students and passionate about the quality of their learning experience.

We offer a regular visiting artist program includes industry experts in a variety of genres and introduces students to industry practice, new creative processes and networking opportunities.

Students will receive a broad experience in art within the classroom and workshops to facilitate personal understanding of their own future direction in the creative industries. They will participate in and experience a range of exhibitions held in professional gallery spaces.

Chisholm art facilities include excellent industry standard printmaking and sculpture studios.

Full time 2-3 days per week

Please note that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with learning material online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available. While it is expected that the course duration will remain unchanged, it may be necessary to extend the completion date if circumstances change. Chisholm will be monitoring the situation closely and inform of any changes if the duration of a course is extended.

If you have any queries on a course delivery please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.

View some of our Visual Arts student's work on flickr

Course code: CUA41315
On campus: Frankston
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 12 months.
Start dates: 26 Feb (FULL) and 29 March 2021

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The quoted course material fee (GST inc) covers in-class materials and activities. This course may require the student to purchase additional materials, dependent on their choice of medium or activity for practical assignments

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CUAACD401	Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUAPPR404	Develop self as artist
CUAPRI401	Experiment with techniques to produce prints
CUAPPR405	Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
CUADRA401	Experiment with techniques to produce drawings
BSBWHS201	Contribute to health and safety of self and others
CUAACD301	Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUAPAI401	Experiment with techniques to produce paintings
CUAPPR401	Realise a creative project
CUADIG405	Produce innovative digital images
CUARES403	Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
CUAILL401	Develop and refine illustrative work
CUASCU401	Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
CUAPPR407	Select and prepare creative work for exhibition
BSBDES301	Explore the use of colour

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Visual Arts	Diploma Of Visual Arts
Possible job outcome	painter community arts visual arts assistant art assistant freelance artist printmaker	story board artist multimedia artist tattoo artist illustrator comic color, background and effects artist

Skills recognition

Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

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Admission requirements

Attendance at an information session/portfolio interview

Fees

Fees
Indicative course fees
	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$726.00	$3630.00	$8850.00

Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$620.00	$620.00	$620.00
Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
Payable	$1471.00	$4500.00	$9720.00

*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. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. 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 out 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.

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