Chisholm Institute
Certificate III in Visual Arts
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Our Certificate III in Visual Arts gives you the best of all worlds in your creative education.
The course has been designed to offer a flexible study option for people who are working, full-time parents, or anyone living in regional south-east Victoria.
The Certificate III in Visual Arts is an excellent foundational course, with a focus on creative thinking, arts practice and theory. You will explore colour, drawing and painting techniques, creative design, sculpture, printmaking and arts history and theory. Our teachers are current, practising artists who bring their experience to the classroom, whether it is online or in our workshops. You will be involved in exhibitions and invited to attend our Visiting Artist days.
Delivery mode
Chisholm Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Distance
Learn independently with online resources in a flexible and convenient environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
All applicants to complete BKSB and must obtain ACSF exit level 1 (working at level 2) in both literacy and numeracy.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Visual Arts will prepare you for the following roles.
Artist
An Artist uses their skills to create pieces for sale or for public viewing. You might specialise in a particular kind of artwork such as paintings...
Painter
A Painter creates works of art using paint as their primary medium. You’ll prepare singular artworks or you might create a collection of pieces. Yo...
Sculptor
A Sculptor uses their hands or tools to create three dimensional art pieces. You might specialise in a particular medium such as clay, stone, metal...
Potter
A Potter creates art pieces using clay as their main medium. You might create pieces designed for functional use such as bowls or vases or you may ...
Art Studio Assistant
An Art Studio Assistant works with other artists or designers at a studio or creative space. Your duties will vary depending on the artists you’re ...
Fashion Design Assistant
A Fashion Design Assistant works with designers to help them create their pieces. You might work with an individual designer or be part of a team a...
Production Assistant
A Production Assistant supports other crew members working on film, television or stage productions. Your tasks will vary depending on the project ...
Performing Arts Technician
A Performing Arts Technician operates equipment during the production of films, television, theatre and other creative performances. You might work...
Design Assistant
A Design Assistant works for a fashion designer or for a fashion label to help produce garments and collections. You’ll collaborate with designers ...
About Chisholm Institute
We are one of Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, prominently placed across Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and residential growth corridors.
We pride ourselves on our record of providing quality education and training that leads to real career outcomes. Our long-term success means you can trust that you’ll learn job ready skills, and earn a respected qualification.
We are a government-owned TAFE that offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses, with each course carefully structured to ensure that all of our graduates finish with the skills needed to further their career aspirations. We are a safe investment in your future.
