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52 weeks
Full time / Part time · Full time: Min of 2 days per week; Part time: 1 day per week
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
25 Edgeworth David Ave, HORNSBY, NSW 2077
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Produce drawings to communicate ideas
Core unit
Realise a creative project
Core unit
Develop self as artist
Core unit
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
Core unit
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
Core unit
Apply work health and safety practices
Core unit
Explore the use of colour
Elective – Group A
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
Elective – Group A
Experiment with techniques to produce drawings
Elective – Group A
Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery
Elective – Group A
Experiment with techniques to produce paintings
Elective – Group A
Capture photographic images
Elective – Group A
Document the creative work progress
Elective – Group A
Experiment with printing techniques
Elective – Group A
Develop and refine illustrative work
Elective – Group A
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
Out of Scope Unit (Recommended)
Produce drawings
Out of Scope Unit (Recommended)
Common Questions
The course fees depend on your study mode. Full time study costs $2,450 per term over 4 terms, totalling $9,800. Part time study costs $1,350 per term over 8 terms, totalling $10,800.
Yes, the Certificate IV in Visual Arts at Sydney Art School is suitable for both Australian students and international students. The course is listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) under course code 105808J.
The course is available in full time mode (a minimum of 2 days per week over 1 year) or part time mode (1 day per week over 2 years). Classes are held at Baulkham Hills and Hornsby campuses.
Job roles that relate to this qualification may include Artist, Visual Artist, Arts Practitioner, Jewellery Designer, Studio Artist, and Ceramic Artist. It also provides pathways to other visual arts, craft and design job roles, as well as a pathway to a Bachelor Degree at selected Australian Universities.
The qualification requires a total of 15 units — 6 core units and 9 elective units. Specialised studio sessions will develop your skills in the disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking and jewellery making, following the classical atelier tradition of teaching art.
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