Sydney Art School
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate IV in Visual Arts is available to Australian students as well as international students who wish to study in Australia.
It is suitable for art students who are looking to develop foundation artistic skills and is based on "hands on" studio learning, modelled on the atelier tradition. Specialised studio sessions for skills in drawing, painting, printmaking and jewellery making are available.
The Sydney Art School Certificate IV in Visual Arts course is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework provides a pathway into the Diploma of Visual Arts followed by entry into Australian universities.
Delivery mode
Sydney Art School offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Hornsby
- Baulkham Hills
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV 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...
Jeweller
A Jeweller designs and creates pieces of jewellery using materials such as metal and gemstones. You might come up with your own designs or work wit...
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...
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...
Wedding Photographer
A Wedding Photographer takes photos at a wedding ceremony or reception. You might also take professional pictures of the bride, groom and bridal pa...
Textile Designer
A Textile Designer creates fabric and textile products. You might produce new designs and experiment with different colours and materials. Textile...
Fine Artist
A Fine Artist is a creative professional who produces original artworks using a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, or dra...
About Sydney Art School
Sydney Art School is a visual arts college offering art courses founded on the disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking and silversmithing. It provides course options for all levels from school age students through to post high school tertiary studies.
Sydney Art School is accredited by the Australian Government to award qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It is the only private tertiary college in Australia to offer qualifications in visual arts at Certificate III, IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma levels.
