Certificate II in Visual Arts

The Certificate II in Visual Arts is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to build skills and knowledge in art and design, as well as begin preparation of a portfolio for further study or entry-level positions in the creative industry.

Students explore a range of techniques in sculpture, painting, printmaking and textiles and apply these skills to independent and group projects. Students will attend galleries and studios as well as work with specialists from Melbourne’s creative community.

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Enrolment Type VE3

Limited places

Consider this course if.....

Enjoy using different products to create
Like hands on activities
Possess a keen sense of imagination and vision
Enjoy learning about artist history and the theory behind artwork
Are creative and enjoy designing

Additional Requirements/Information

Limited Places. Acceptance is subject to NCAT having received 2023 Enrolment Form, Student Support Form (if required) and valid USI no later than last Friday Term 3, 2022. No restrictions for Year 2 students who did their first year with NCAT.

Program Content

Sample competencies covered in Units 1 & 2 include:

Develop painting skills
Develop sculptural skills
Follow a design process

Sample competencies covered in Units 3 & 4 include:

Develop skills in textile work
Develop printmaking skills
Make simple creative work

Career opportunities

Visual Artist
Fine artist
Illustrator
Sculptor
Jeweller
Ceramicist
Tattoo Artist
Graphic Designer
Photographer

Work placement

Work placement is not required.

Contribution to VCE/VCAL/Vocational Major

VCE/VCAL/VM: Certificate II qualifications provide credit at VCE Units 1 and 2 level only. Each completed 90 nominal hours of training provides one VCE Unit of credit. Credit accrues in the following sequence: Units 1, 2, 1 and 2 up to a maximum of six VCE Units.

ATAR: This subject does not have a study score and therefore cannot contribute towards the student’s primary four. Students who receive a Units 3 & 4 sequence may be eligible for a 10% increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest result of your primary four scaled studies). Please note the student must already have English and three other fully scored VCE/VET subjects to create the primary four. VCAL and the VCE Vocational Major do not contribute towards an ATAR.