Study Certificate IV in Visual Arts at Melbourne Polytechnic in Australia, Creative Arts and Performing Arts

Certificate IV in Visual Arts

Australia

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What will I learn?

Our Certificate IV in Visual Arts CUA41320 course is designed to develop and extend skills and knowledge across a range of 2D art forms and develop skills and confidence in using a range of techniques. The course has a practical hands-on focus with instruction from specialist subject teachers. By studying at Melbourne Polytechnic you’ll be amongst Melbourne’s thriving visual arts scene, with over 100 art galleries in the metropolitan area alone. Our Certificate IV in Visual Arts CUA41320 will help you build upon foundational artistic techniques and refine your artistic practice. You’ll advance your skills in drawing, illustration, printmaking, painting, design and digital imaging and photography. This broad range of media and processes will help you find your artistic strengths, and is supported by units in art history and professional practice.Our Visual Arts program offers fully-equipped specialist studios, computer labs and dedicated classrooms for each artistic technique. You will have the opportunity to exhibit your work in on-campus art galleries. You’ll be taught by experienced, working artists with specialist knowledge. As part of your course, you will be involved in exhibitions, industry forums and workshops with professionals from across the arts industry. We maintain industry partnerships, including curators, gallery directors and arts business professionals, to prepare you for a career in the visual arts.

Which department am I in?

Creative Arts and Performing Arts

CRICOS

105804B

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$21,280.00 (US$ 14,024) per year
Type of Accommodation - Sharing rented premises (with 2 others) (In the city) – Weekly Rent - $230 - $300 - Estimated total annual living cost (rent and other living expenses e.g. food, transport, utility bills) - $26,000 - $36,500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Preston Campus

77 St Georges Road,

Preston,

Victoria,

3072, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency

Other: Applicants are required to have a demonstrated interest in the visual arts field.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Melbourne Polytechnic

Melbourne Polytechnic is a contemporary provider of high quality education with strong industry and community links.

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