CUA31120 Cert III in Visual Arts

In addition to a laptop with a microphone and headset for attending lessons, students will need to purchase wet and dry media, equipment, and surfaces they will use to complete the tasks included in the course. 

It is suggested that students purchase these items Term by Term. Any student who does not have the required media, equipment, and surfaces, within 14 days of the commencement of each term will be removed from the course and replaced with another student, as there are limited spaces available for this course. 

Please view the tabs below for term-specific materials with suggested suppliers.

Students will connect online for interactive learning sessions for 2 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays using webcam, headsets and microphone. During the session students will be introduced to new ideas and information, collaborate with other students on how to apply that information in their context, have the practical task demonstrated, have the opportunity to ask questions and commence the practical task while receiving feedback from the trainer.

Students must attend these sessions and have no other external obligations at the time. Interactive training sessions cannot be completed by watching a video after hours. You must attend the first session with an Exercise Book and Pen.

Just like in any workplace, Students in this Vocational Course are required to attend their interactive sessions consistently, participate in class discussions and work together with their other colleagues. Students who do not attend 80% of the interactive sessions may not be eligible to complete the Course.

Students will also be required to do practical tasks which can be up to 2 hours each week. 

All evidence of the student completing a practical task must be uploaded into Learning@Faith

Term 1

BSBWHS - Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

BSBCRT411 - Apply critical thinking to work practices

CUARES301 - Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice

CUAACD311 - Produce drawings to communicate ideas

Term 2

CUADES301 - Explore the use of colour

CUAPAI311 - Produce paintings

CUADES202 - Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context

CUAPRI312 - Produce prints

Term 3

CUAACD312 - Produce computer-aided drawings

CUAPPR311 - Produce creative work

CUAIND314 - Plan a career in the creative arts industry

CUADIG303 - Produce and prepare photo images

Term 4

Finalise portfolios, both hard copy and digital versions.

Students will study art history and theory informing them about styles and art movents that precede their own art practice. This knowledge allows students to explore and investigate various ways of making artworks.

Students explore the use of colour, including the significance of colour through symbolic representation and how this has been used symbolically in the Word of God.

Students produce work samples that demonstrate their skills using media and techniques covered in the course. Students use their work samples to inform how they will make their final artworks with a focus on creating meaningful communciation.

During the course and upon completion of set tasks, students have the opportunity to create a portfolio of their artworks demonstrating their skills and personal aesthetic as a producer of the visual arts.

The portfolio will be in both hard copy and digital versions.

On completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to build on what they have learnt by entering a personal visual arts or design practice of their own, or specialising on a field of their choice through further study.

Students may choose to pursue careers within the following industries and vocations:

• Print industry

• 2D surface design industry

• Film, screen, and media industry

• Illustration

• Web developer

• Personal visual arts practice.

Courses students may choose to pursue at certificate and degree level include but not limited to:

• Interior design

• Graphic design

• Fashion

• Photography

• Animation.

CUA31120 Certificate III in Visual Arts Course Application Fee

External students: $1500

Enrolled Faith Students: $300