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CUA20720

Certificate II in Visual Arts

Turn your creativity into practical skills with this introductory visual arts qualification. Develop drawing, painting and printmaking techniques, create 3D visual outcomes, and build the foundation for further study or entry-level roles in the visual arts industry.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Sunshine Coast
WAYS TO STUDY TAFE at School
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 02 Feb 2027 Duration: up to 9 months View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
TAFE at School Full Fee

This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE.

$3,575

Course overview

Set yourself on the path to a career in visual arts with this entry-level qualification. You will develop the basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts and craft practice, including drawing, painting, printmaking, creating simple artworks, and sourcing information to support your own arts practice.

Throughout this course, you will explore creative processes and build practical skills you can apply across visual arts, craft and design environments. You will also learn to contribute to workplace health and safety and use drawing to communicate ideas.

Successful completion of this course can prepare you for further study in visual arts, craft or design, or help you pursue entry-level opportunities such as ceramics studio trainee or community arts workshop assistant.

What can I do?

  • Community Arts Workshop Assistant
  • Ceramics Studio Trainee

Course outcome:

CUA20720 Certificate II in Visual Arts

Industry-Standard Studios

Learn in fully equipped, industry-standard art studios and build practical skills under the guidance of experienced arts professionals.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • BSBWHS211
    Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
    UNIT CODE :
    BSBWHS211
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a manner that is healthy and safe in relation to self and others, and to assist in responding to incidents.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

  • UNIT CODE
  • CUAACD201
    Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
    UNIT CODE :
    CUAACD201
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop simple drawing techniques to communicate ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas

  • UNIT CODE
  • CUAPPR211
    Make simple creative work
    UNIT CODE :
    CUAPPR211
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make simple creative work in any medium. It involves the process of developing and discussing ideas, and using a limited range of specific art and design techniques to communicate those ideas through creative work.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Make simple creative work

  • UNIT CODE
  • CUARES202
    Source and use information relevant to own arts practice
    UNIT CODE :
    CUARES202
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to access relevant historical and theoretical information relevant to one's own area of creative work.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Source and use information relevant to own arts practice

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour
On Campus
02 Feb 2027
up to 9 months
Part time 1 day per week
Tuesday
  • TAFE at School Full Fee: $3,575

    This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE.

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Nambour

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

02 Feb 2027
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 9 months
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 day per week
Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • TAFE at School Full Fee: $3,575

    This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Certificate II in Visual Arts (CUA20720)

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Certificate II in Visual Arts

COURSE CODE: CUA20720
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology. 

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 2 in English, 2 in Maths and 2 in Digital Technology.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

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Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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