CUA20720
Certificate II in Visual Arts

Creative Arts & Digital Media

Further Study Opportunities

Certificate III in Visual Arts
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Diploma of Visual Arts

Overview

The course is an introduction to art and design, providing opportunities to extend skills beyond a normal school setting. Students use a broad range of materials, equipment and techniques and are encouraged to explore and experiment. Students develop a portfolio of artworks and work with visiting artists and designers, which is invaluable for future pathway considerations. This is a two-year course. Students may attain qualification upon satisfactory completion of all units.

Duration
2 Years
Credits

VPC: Each completed 90-hour block of VET equals one VPC credit.

VCE / VCE VM: Recognition of up to four VCE VET units at Units 1 & 2 level.

ATAR: No contribution is available.

VASS: VE1

Course Details

Delivery Mode: Face to face onsite at the Host school(s).
Assessment Methods: Written, Practical Tasks, Observations, Project/Portfolio

Core Units of Competency:

  • CUAWHS302 Apply Work Health and Safety practices
  • CUAPRP301 Produce creative work
  • CUAACD301 Produce drawings to communicate ideas
Structured Workplace Learning

It is strongly recommended that students undertake a minimum 80 hours of work placement.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites required.

Career Pathways

With additional training and experience, possible future career pathways may include work in the following areas/sectors:

  • Visual Artist

  • Graphic Designer

  • Set Painter

  • Art Critic / Writer

  • Illustrator

  • Printmaker

  • Designer

  • Art Teacher

  • Sculptor / Object Designer

  • Concept Artist

  • Portrait Painter

  • Art Therapist

Fees

Please speak with your VET Coordinator for further information, including any applicable fees and whether a uniform is required.

Host Schools
Days/Times
Northern College of the Arts & Technology NCAT, 6736
Wednesday
9.00am—12.30pm
Units 1-4
Wednesday
1.30pm—5.00pm
Units 1-4
Thursday
1.30pm—5.00pm
Units 1-4