CUA31120 Certificate III in Visual Arts
Delve into your creative side while completing a certificate
You will learn to visualise, develop and present ideas and images, to discuss the visual arts analytically and appreciatively and to constructively evaluate your own work and that of others.
Overview
Campus Bunbury | Busselton | Margaret River | Denmark | Collie
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode Full-Time | Part-Time
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to create two and three dimensional forms in a variety of visual art areas. You will learn to visualise, develop and present ideas and images, to discuss the visual arts analytically and appreciatively and to constructively evaluate your own work and that of others. You will also learn skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles and design.
- You want to learn how to see, think and communicate in creative ways.
- You enjoy experimenting with materials to express your creativity including drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture.
Then this is the course for you.
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:
- Have an interest in creative expression and a future in the creative industries.
- Have communication skills to discuss own work and artworks of others.
- Apply hand/craft skills to create unique works in a variety of art mediums with attention to detail.
- Develop skills in analysing images and ideas, and to applying critical thinking to evaluate artworks.
- Have organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Understand other peoples’ perspectives and opinions and respect for their views.
- Be tolerant and willing to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Possess the ability to follow instructions, Work Health and Safety procedures and to avoid safety risks
This course equips you with practical skills and knowledge in both 2-and 3-dimensional art forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, which may include ceramics, textiles or other 3D options. You’ll learn to visualise, develop and present ideas and images, to discuss the visual arts analytically and appreciatively and to constructively evaluate your own work and others.
It also serves as a foundation for further study or careers in fields such as visual arts, ceramics, arts management, architecture, product design, industrial design, interior design, interior decoration, graphic design, fashion and textile design, jewellery and object design.
Time Commitment: You will need to allocate sufficient time to complete the course. This includes attending classes on-campus and accessing learning materials online. You will also need to undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, practising skills, visual enquiry and completing assessment requirements.
Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:
- Respectful Communication: Engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, communicate ideas clearly, and foster trust and strong relationships.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively, treat others with respect, and remain open to constructive feedback.
- Problem Solving: Proactively find solutions, engage with challenges, ask questions, and respond appropriately within your scope of practice.
- Initiative: Stay motivated, take initiative, and seek help when needed.
- Planning: Manage time well. Prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Self-Management: Reflect on your performance. Acknowledge your success and take responsibility for your shortcomings.
- Learning: Recognise and build on your strengths to embrace the knowledge and experience offered in your study program, including:
- Producing drawings to communicate ideas.
- Developing painting skills.
- Exploring and applying the creative design process to 2D and 3D forms.
- Producing prints, textile works, sculpture and/or ceramics.
- Documenting the creative work progress.
- Appling knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice.
- Contributing to health and safety of self and others.
- Technology: Use traditional art and craft tools and techniques and integrate digital technology into your learning.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUACER311 | Produce ceramic works |
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUACER311 | Produce ceramic works |
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUACER311 | Produce ceramic works |
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,513.20 + Resource fee $527.60 )
(Tuition fee* $757.05 + Resource fee $527.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills |
| CUAPPR312 | Document the creative work progress |
| CUAPRI312 | Produce prints |
| CUASCU311 | Produce sculpture |
| CUATEX311 | Produce textile work |