Certificate IV in Visual Arts

This qualification reflects the role of practitioners working at a pre-professional level who are beginning to develop their own artistic voice. They produce work that shows proficiency with techniques in their chosen art form and can apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. They have broad and integrated factual, technical and theoretical knowledge with cognitive skills that allow them to analyse, compare and act on information from a range of sources.

Students participate in studio-based workshops and hands on art sessions. Development of ideas and exploring individual expressions of creative voice is key to develop confidence as emerging artists. Students produce a portfolio of artwork including drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, digital imagery, illustration, and photographic work.

Students also participate in artist talks, professional workshops, excursions, and gallery visits. Educators will guide students through the processes required to create a sustainable and safe artistic practice and students will have the opportunity to exhibit work.

Practical assessment activities relate to the development of ideas and the creation of refined artworks along with direct observation, written assessments, and questionnaires.

Students will be guided towards the next phase of their creative career through research activities, workplace relevant skills practice, and theory-based discussion sessions.