TAFE SA
12 months
This studio-based Certificate IV introduces you to visual arts across multiple disciplines including ceramics, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Ideal for aspiring artists wanting to develop practical skills and art theory knowledge, culminating in a professional exhibition of your work.
You must be an Australian Resident to apply. Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) is required. Basic digital communication and production skills such as word processing are necessary. The course is recommended for those wanting to develop practical skills across a range of studio disciplines or considering entry to higher visual art qualifications. Full-time study typically requires 3 to 4 days per week attendance.
The Certificate IV in Visual Arts comprises 6 core units and 9 elective units covering: Apply work health and safety practices, Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work, Develop self as artist, Produce drawings to communicate ideas, Realise a creative project, and Research history and theory to inform own arts practice. Elective units include photo imaging lighting techniques, illustrative work, printing techniques, ceramic works, jewellery, paintings, sculpture, creative design process for 2D and 3D forms, colour exploration, scale models, and exhibition preparation. Total nominal hours: 410 hours core plus elective hours.
TAFE SA offers purpose-built studios, workshops, and exhibition spaces at the Adelaide College of the Arts, providing a professional creative environment. With 90% graduate satisfaction and 87% recommending their training (2023 NCVER data), TAFE SA delivers industry-relevant qualifications. The program culminates in a professional exhibition, giving students real-world experience in presenting their work.
Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as independent artists, join industry enterprises, or participate in public art commissions and community art activities. Opportunities exist in jewellery design, sculpture, painting, ceramics, art photography, printmaking, gallery work, and art education. Many graduates establish independent practices or work with galleries and cultural institutions.