Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
2 semesters full-time (approx. 20 hours per week) or 4 semesters part-time (approx. 9 hours per week)
Develop your artistic practice and technical skills across multiple visual art forms. This Certificate IV prepares you for pre-professional work or further study in visual arts, craft and design, offering hands-on training in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital imaging and video art.
It is recommended that learners have a Senior Secondary Certificate or demonstrated interest in visual arts (including workplace or practical experience). If you do not have a Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent, you must demonstrate literacy of at least ACSF Level 3 in writing and mathematics. CIT will email you with details about submitting your Senior Secondary Certificate or completing a literacy assessment. Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 4 across reading, writing, learning and oral communication are suggested for successful completion.
The course comprises 15 subjects: 6 core units and 9 electives. Core units cover producing drawings to communicate ideas, realising creative projects, developing and discussing creative ideas, researching history and theory, applying work health and safety practices, and developing yourself as an artist. Elective units allow you to specialise in areas including colour theory, observational drawing, digital imaging, drawing techniques, printmaking, sculpture, painting, video art, and moulding and casting techniques. All units develop technical skills, conceptual understanding and individual artistic style.
Canberra Institute of Technology is a leading vocational education provider with extensive experience in creative industries training. CIT offers hands-on learning in simulated industry workspaces with subject matter experts, flexible study options (full-time or part-time), and clear pathways to further study at Diploma and Degree levels. The course is nationally accredited and regularly updated to meet current industry needs.
This qualification prepares you for skilled work at pre-professional level in visual arts, craft and design industries. Career opportunities include working as a visual artist, craft practitioner, designer, or gallery professional. The course provides pathways to further study including Diploma of Visual Arts, Advanced Diploma and Degree-level qualifications in visual arts and related creative fields.
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