TasTAFE
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Develop your technical skills and knowledge across a range of mediums and art forms, and take the next step towards your career as a visual artist.
The course will be delivered through a series of themed ‘projects,’ where you will gain hands-on experience in researching concepts, exploring and developing ideas and experimenting with a range of techniques to create your own artwork/s.
Delivery mode
TasTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 20-36 Valley Road, Devonport
- Invermay Road, Launceston
- 37 Hunter Street, Hobart
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
$11,520
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$11,520
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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...
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...
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...
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 TasTAFE
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business that operates under the TasTAFE (Skills and Training Business) Act 2021.
It is the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania and is governed by a Board consisting of up to seven members appointed by the Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth.
We strive for learner success by being a leading education and training provider. One that is contemporary in its delivery, closely connected to industry and reflective of our community’s diversity.
We want TasTAFE not only to respond to change but lead the way. We are raising our ambitions to meet new and evolving expectations, where TasTAFE can be a place of innovation creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently and increasing access for all.
We believe very strongly in our values and strive to deliver training that prepares our learners to take up employment for the first time, gain a promotion or change careers. We are committed to meeting industry demands and enabling Tasmanians to gain the skills and qualifications they need for the state’s workforce and the community to succeed and prosper.
