CUA31120
Certificate III in Visual Arts

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Certificate III in Visual Arts

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Course overview

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Locations

Online
Online

North West
Devonport

South
Hunter Street

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Mixed Learning
Online

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 1,380.00
Concession* $ 400.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Learn to use a range of art making materials and techniques like a professional visual artist.

This entry-level qualification is an excellent place to begin or re-start a visual art practice.

This is a full-time course designed for independent learners who want flexible online access to tuition in a range of fundamental skills and knowledge applicable to producing simple drawings, paintings, prints and sculptures.

Learn to use colour in your artworks effectively and unlock the power of your smart device camera to support a creative visual art practice.

Learn how to use a visual journal as an integral part of a creative visual art practice. Acquire introductory knowledge in art history and theory to inform your visual art practice and develop a professional creative process for both 2D and 3D projects. Learn best studio practices to keep yourself and others safe.

Creative project prompts are designed to give you the opportunity to practically apply your growing art making skills and knowledge to receive professional and constructive feedback from our inspired teaching team. These are organised into 4 course modules and at the end of each one you will prepare a portfolio of creative work and responses to set questions to submit for assessment, working towards completing the qualification by the end of the course.

This 23-week online course is supported by a weekly webinar. You can attend the webinar live or access the recorded version at a time more convenient for your busy schedule. The learning content is accessed through our online learning management application, CANVAS. It is recommended the course is accessed using a tablet, laptop or desktop device rather than a smartphone only.

Over the course of your study, you will be introduced to a range of options in materials and tools to use with an emphasis on economic and environmental sustainability.

On successful completion of this course, you will have a range of visual arts skills and the ability to select, adapt and transfer those skills to different situations. You will be equipped to seek employment in a range of roles including Art Studio Assistant, Gallery Assistant or Retail Assistant in an arts or craft outlet, or even establish your own business as a visual artist.

You may even choose to continue your studies at TasTAFE by going on to undertake CUA41320 – Certificate IV in Visual Arts and further build on your visual arts skills and knowledge.

This entry-level qualification is an excellent place to begin or re-start a visual art practice.

Learn to use colour in your artworks effectively and unlock the power of your smart device camera to support a creative visual art practice.

Over the course of your study, you will be introduced to a range of options in materials and tools to use with an emphasis on economic and environmental sustainability.

You may even choose to continue your studies at TasTAFE by going on to undertake CUA41320 – Certificate IV in Visual Arts and further build on your visual arts skills and knowledge.

Information sessions

Campus

Date

Location

Times

Online

Online

Thursday, 22nd May 2025

Online Information Session

11am

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Online
Online	1 Jul 2025 - 12 Dec 2025	Full-time Full Time. 23 weeks of study fully online, 15-20 hours per week. Weekly webinars recorded for flexible access.	Online	Enquire now

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this Qualification

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements. This does not apply to apprentices and trainees.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

$150 for materials used in class that the student retains.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

Basic digital literacy in using devices – email, saving and storing files, downloading, accessing and using the internet responsibly
Effective Time management skills – requires up to 18 hours a week for 20 weeks.
Ability to work online and self-motivate – one timetabled live webinar with optional attendance so is ideal for the independent learner
Interest in learning how to make visual artworks

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Students will need to supply all own art materials and tools for all practical projects. There is a range of options suggested in the course with an emphasis on economic and environmental sustainability.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a CUA31120 - Certificate III in Visual Arts.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
BSBWHS211	Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
CUAACD311	Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUAPPR311	Produce creative work
CUARES301	Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice

Elective units
CUADES201	Follow a design process
CUADES301	Explore the use of colour
CUADES302	Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUADES303	Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUADIG315	Produce digital images
CUADRA311	Produce drawings
CUAPAI311	Produce paintings
CUAPHI312	Capture photographic images
CUAPPR211	Make simple creative work
CUAPRI312	Produce prints
CUASCU311	Produce sculpture

Career opportunities

Ceramics Studio Assistant
Gallery Assistant
Assistant Photographer
Retail Assistant in Art/Craft Outlet
Own business, such as selling through art/craft market, online gallery
Photography Studio Assistant

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Career opportunities

Ceramics Studio Assistant
Gallery Assistant
Assistant Photographer
Retail Assistant in Art/Craft Outlet
Own business, such as selling through art/craft market, online gallery
Photography Studio Assistant

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CUA31120 Certificate III in Visual Arts

Course overview

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CUA31120
Certificate III in Visual Arts