VET Certificate III Visual Arts

Offered at MLMC (Code: CUA31120)

This course is for students with a passion for photography wanting to take their skills to the next level. This Certificate III in Visual Arts will develop the students abilities to communicate visually. This qualification will give the student skills in photography and digital imaging, as well as teaching them design principles in capturing images and how to edit using professional grade software. Foundation skills in painting, drawing, creative processing, and basic design are also offered in this qualification.

UNITS 1&2
Students develop their art making skills with a focus on developing and producing drawings, paintings and photographs. The tasks require students to demonstrate perseverance, organisation and creativity when completing the practical tasks such as drawing, painting or taking photographs. Units offered for the Unit 1 and 2 are to be confirmed, and may include: 

• BSBWHS211 Contribute to 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
• CUADES201 Follow a design process
• CUAPAI311 Produce paintings
• CUAACD201 Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
• CUADRA311 Product drawings
• CUAPHI312 Capture photographic images
• CUADIG315 Produce digital images
• CUADIG303 Produce and prepare photo images
• CUAIND314 Plan a career in the creative arts industry

Learning Activities:

Students will learn through a range of online written tasks such as structured questions or short answers relating to the content for each unit. The students will also then apply the theory they have learnt to a range of practical tasks. The major tasks include producing a range of drawings, a painting, design and digital photographs. 

Key Skills Achieved:

Students will learn drawing methods and theory, operating a camera and taking photographs, photographic digital manipulation, basic painting methods such as colour mixing and basic design skills. Students will also have the option to further their existing skills in these areas at their own pace. Working through the creative design process. They study the creative process (for both art and design), and research a career in the creative arts industry. 

What credit will I receive toward my VCE or VCE VM?
Credit in both VCE or VCE VM - This course provides recognition of two or more units at Units 1 & 2 level, and in a Units 3 & 4 sequence. 

What credit will I receive toward my ATAR?
Students who study a Units 3 & 4 sequence will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the average four scaled studies). This course does not offer scored assessment

Prerequisites:  
None.

‍RTO:  
COSAMP Pty Limited RTO No. 41549

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