CUA31125 Certificate III in Visual Arts
Shape your creative journey and enhance your expertise in visual arts!
Overview
Campus Broome
When Available all year
Study Mode On Campus
Duration 3 Semesters
Students will explore art theory and history, and create original works inspired by their research and personal responses. This Qualification provides foundational skills in visual arts and crafts, preparing students for a diverse range of career opportunities.
Throughout the course you will gain skills in:
- Basic drawing techniques
- Art Theory and History
- Design Process
- Sculptural skills
- Ceramics
- Textiles
- Occupational Safety and Health
You will:
- create two and three dimensional forms in a variety of formats
- learn how to visualise, develop and present ideas and images
- discuss the visual arts analytically and appreciatively
- constructively evaluate your own work and that of others.
You will also learn skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and design.
- You have some industry experience or have completed units from qualifications or skill sets in the creative industries
- 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.
This training program is delivered over a period of 18 months, requiring up to 5 hours of study per week. This includes classroom training, self-paced study, as well as research and practice during personal time.
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Available all year, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | $73.20 | $22.05 | $8.65 |
| CUAACD311 Produce drawings to communicate ideas | $195.20 | $58.80 | $17.00 |
| CUAPPR311 Produce creative work | $195.20 | $58.80 | $81.35 |
| CUARES301 Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice | $292.80 | $88.20 | $27.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
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$122.00 | $36.75 | $8.65 |
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$146.40 | $44.10 | $0.00 |
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$195.20 | $58.80 | $40.60 |
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$146.40 | $44.10 | $0.00 |
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$195.20 | $58.80 | $0.00 |
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$244.00 | $73.50 | $77.15 |
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$165.92 | $49.98 | $0.00 |
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$244.00 | $73.50 | $67.80 |
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.