CUA31120 - Certificate IlI in Visual Arts
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUA30715 - Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are developing a range of visual art skills and who may take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning. It applies to work in different visual arts, craft and design environments. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of introductory art theory and history. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Ceramics Studio Assistant, Community Theatre Assistant and Arts, Craft or Design practitioner. It also provides pathways to other visual arts, craft and design job roles. Individuals may work under direction, using some discretion and judgment, and may provide support to a team. They may also work autonomously on familiar tasks within defined work settings. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations Qualification No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Units of competency in qualification Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Total number of units = 12
4 core units plus 8 elective units , of which: 4 must be from Group A 2 must be from Group A and/or B 2 may be from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
CUAACD311 Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work
CUARES301 Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice
roup A
BSBCRT201 Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
CUADES201 Follow a design process
CUADES202 Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context
CUADES301 Explore the use of colour
CUADES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUADES303 Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUADES304 Source and apply design industry knowledge
CUADES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
CUAACD201 Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
CUAACD312 Produce computer-aided drawings
CUAACD313 Produce technical drawings
CUAACD314 Make scale models
CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations
CUAANM313 Create 3D digital models
CUAATS312 Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity
CUAATS313 Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
CUACAL311 Produce calligraphy
CUACER311 Produce ceramic works
CUADIG312 Author interactive sequences
CUADIG303 Produce and prepare photo images
CUADIG304 Create visual design components
CUADIG315 Produce digital images
CUADIG316 Produce video art
CUADRA311 Produce drawings
CUAGLA201 Develop glassworking skills
CUAGLA301 Produce glasswork
CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND314 Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAJWL311 Produce jewellery
CUAPAI311 Produce paintings
CUAPHI305 Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs
CUAPHI312 Capture photographic images
CUAPHI314 Process colour materials in a wet darkroom context
CUAPHI316 Capture images using drone technology
CUAPPR211 Make simple creative work
CUAPPR312 Document the creative work progress
CUAPPR314 Participate in collaborative creative projects
CUAPRI312 Produce prints
CUASCU311 Produce sculpture
CUATEX311 Produce textile work
CUAWOO301 Produce wood objects
MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTTD4005 Produce screen printed textiles
MSTTD4007 Analyse textile design influences
MSTTD4010 Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples
MSTTD4012* Analyse use of colour in textiles
MSTTD4002 Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
MSMPCII295 Operate manufacturing equipment
MSATCM305A Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations
MSFGG3024 Form glass
MSFGG3025 Apply patterns and designs to glass
MSFDG3003 Paint and fire glass
PMBPREP201 Prepare moulds for composite production
PMBPREP206 Prepare materials to formulae
PMBPREP301 Set up and prepare for production
PMBPROD247 Hand lay up composites
PMBPROD330 Make moulds for formed products
PMBPROD356* Construct moulds for composite products
PMBPROD358* Develop patterns
MSMPMC302 Operate equipment to blend/mix materials
MSMPMC304 Prepare for production
MSMPMC308 Operate slip casting equipment
MSMPMC309 Finish products after firing
MSMPMC310 Hand mould products
MSMPMC311 Operate a firing kiln
MSMPMC329 Prepare moulds and dies
Group B
BSBOPS301 Maintain business resources
BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
BSBFIN302 Maintain financial records
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements
CUAWRT301 Write content for a range of media
CUAWRT302 Write simple stories
ICTICT214 Operate application software packages
ICTICT215 Operate digital media technology packages
ICTICT312 Use advanced features of applications
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
Unit in this qualification
Prerequisite unit(s)
MSTTD4012 Analyse use of colour in textiles
MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTTD4002 Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
PMBPROD356 Construct moulds for composite products
PMBPREP201 Prepare moulds for composite production
PMBPROD247 Hand lay up composites
PMBPROD358 Develop patterns
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing