CUA20720 Certificate II in Visual Arts
Your creative career starts here!
The Certificate II in Visual Arts allows participants to develop the basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts practices. Come and join in on the fun while you explore your artistic talents, and by the end of the course you'll be on your way to creating your very own masterpiece or embarking on your own microbusiness venture!
Overview
Campus Broome | Derby
When Available all year
Study Mode On Campus
This exciting, hands-on course is your launchpad into the world of visual arts and digital design. Whether you're sketching, sculpting, you'll explore a wide range of artistic techniques while building the confidence to express your unique vision. Perfect for aspiring creatives, this course blends traditional art practices with modern digital tools.
Throughout the course, students will:
- Learn how to use line, tone, and perspective to create expressive and accurate artworks.
- Bring your ideas to life through original artworks that showcase your growing skills and creative voice.
- Understand essential safety practices in studios and digital workspaces.
- Discover how artists and designers work, think, and innovate. Get inspired by creative processes from around the world.
- Learn how to edit and create images
- Build your tech confidence by mastering digital devices
- Experiment with fabric, texture, and surface design to create stunning textile pieces.
Throughout the course, students will gain skills in:
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Basic drawing techniques
- Design Process
- Printmaking skills
- Sculptural skills
- Ceramics
This course is suited to you if:
- You have a significant interest in the area
- You have some form of art experience from either participating in an arts event, gained informal learning experiences from watching online art videos, attended weekend workshops or even participated in a home model based micro business.
Important information
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Available all year, 2026
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,634.80 + Resource fee $229.45 )
(Tuition fee* $492.45 + Resource fee $229.45 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD201 | Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
| CUARES202 | Source and use information relevant to own arts practice |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT201 | Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills |
| BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices |
| BSBTEC101 | Operate digital devices |
| CUASCU211 | Develop sculptural skills |
| CUATEX201 | Develop skills in textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,634.80 + Resource fee $229.45 )
(Tuition fee* $492.45 + Resource fee $229.45 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD201 | Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
| CUARES202 | Source and use information relevant to own arts practice |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT201 | Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills |
| BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices |
| BSBTEC101 | Operate digital devices |
| CUASCU211 | Develop sculptural skills |
| CUATEX201 | Develop skills in textile work |