CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Turn your passion for art into a career
During this course, you will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork.
Overview
Campus Bunbury | Busselton | Margaret River
When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode Full-Time | Part-Time
You will have the skills and knowledge to create original artworks in a range of areas including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, 2D and 3D design and textile art. Your skills will be developed through direct investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials.
You will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork. You will undertake research and critical analysis of culture and history to inform your arts practice, as well as focus on your personal development, and professional practice in arts business in preparation for the arts industry.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,459.92 + Resource fee $700.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,042.23 + Resource fee $700.00 )
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 | Produce screen printed textiles |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,459.92 + Resource fee $700.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,042.23 + Resource fee $700.00 )
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 | Produce screen printed textiles |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,459.92 + Resource fee $700.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,042.23 + Resource fee $700.00 )
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 | Produce screen printed textiles |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,459.92 + Resource fee $700.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,042.23 + Resource fee $700.00 )
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 | Produce screen printed textiles |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,459.92 + Resource fee $700.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,042.23 + Resource fee $700.00 )
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 | Produce screen printed textiles |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,459.92 + Resource fee $700.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,042.23 + Resource fee $700.00 )
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 | Produce screen printed textiles |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,459.92 + Resource fee $700.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,042.23 + Resource fee $700.00 )
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 | Produce screen printed textiles |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,459.92 + Resource fee $700.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,042.23 + Resource fee $700.00 )
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 | Produce screen printed textiles |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,459.92 + Resource fee $700.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,042.23 + Resource fee $700.00 )
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 |
|---|---|
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR414 | Develop self as artist |
| CUAPPR415 | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAIND314 | Plan a career in the creative arts industry |
| CUAPAI311 | Produce paintings |
| CUAPAI411 | Experiment with techniques to produce paintings |
| CUAPPR417 | Select and prepare creative work for exhibition |
| CUAPRI411 | Experiment with printing techniques |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work |
| MSTTD4005 | Produce screen printed textiles |