Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Course details
Overview
The Certificate IV in Visual Arts course will allow you to explore your creativity through a variety of mediums. Experimenting in sculpture, photography and printmaking and developing your painting and drawing techniques in a studio environment, guided by experienced practicing artists. The course focuses on developing the self as an artist, linking strong arts theory to industry practice and embedding current research skills.
Careers
Visual artist, curator, arts education careers, freehand artists and or junior roles in arts industry.
Pathways
Upon successful completion of the Certificate IV in Visual Arts students will be eligible to pathway into the Diploma of Visual Arts.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable.
Units & Assessment
Core Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | 90 | $20.00 |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project | 90 | $10.00 |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist | 60 | $5.00 |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work | 70 | $10.00 |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice | 70 | $5.00 |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices | 30 | $5.00 |
Elective Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CUAACD523 | Make mixed media artworks | 65 | $25.00 |
| CUAACD535 | Work with the human form in creative practice | 60 | $20.00 |
| CUACER411 | Experiment with techniques to produce ceramic works | 50 | $20.00 |
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings | 50 | $15.00 |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings | 50 | $25.00 |
| CUAPHI305 | Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs | 50 | $30.00 |
| CUAPHI403 | Enhance, manipulate and output photo images | 80 | $10.00 |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | 45 | $5.00 |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | 30 | $10.00 |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques | 50 | $20.00 |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture | 50 | $15.00 |
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
Course Fees
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $4,014 |
| Concession | $217 |
| Self-Funded | $5,074 |
Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Course Intakes
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 October | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Monday - Thursday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
