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Certificate III Visual Art Nationally Recognised Qualification (VET course) / Applied Subject
Certificate III Visual Art
Nationally Recognised Qualification (VET course) / Applied Subject
Nationally Recognised Qualifications -VET Subjects• Vocational education and training (VET) provides pathways for all
young people, particularly those seeking further education and training, and those seeking employment-specific skills.
• VET offers clear benefits to students including;
• The development of work-related skills, making young people more employable
• Access to learning opportunities beyond the traditional curriculum, including work-based learning
• Competency-based assessment that meets industry standards
Frequently Asked Questions
• How is this different than the subject Visual Art?• Certificate subjects are based on the practices within the workplace of the
given area. For Cert III Visual Art you complete the work in a simulated work studio, which is the Art room.
• Cert III Visual Art teaches you a range of skills and techniques for Art making through a design process
• In certificate subjects you are marked off as competent when you complete a task to the expected standard, instead of A-E
Frequently Asked Questions
• What is the difference between the regular class and the Wednesday program?• The Wednesday class is a fast paced 1 year program designed mainly for ATAR
students so they have the opportunity to complete the subject
• The regular class runs in normal class times and spreads across the 2 years, so it is available to Industry students
Frequently Asked Questions
• Do I need to know how to draw?• Yes, you will need a basic level of drawing skill to draw designs, still life and
examples throughout the course
• You will also need to be able to use your hands to create sculptures
Frequently Asked Questions
• What skills do you learn?• You will learn a range of skills including;
• Ceramics
• Drawing
• Graphic Design
• Textiles
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Photography
Frequently Asked Questions
• Do we go on any excursions?• Yes, we try to visit the Gallery of Modern Art at Southbank each year for their
summer exhibit to experience a Visual Art workplace
Student Work Samples
Year 11 Drawing Unit of Competency
Year 11 Ceramics Unit of Competency
Student Work Samples
Year 11 Graphic Design Unit of Competency Year 11 Textiles Unit of
Competency
Student Work SamplesYear 12 Painting Unit of Competency
Student Work Samples
• Picture/Text • Picture/Text
Student Work Samples
• Picture/Text • Picture/Text
Contact Details
If you require any further details about this course please feel free to contact:
Subject area Teacher: Susan McNichol
Subject area Teacher/
Head of Department: Loren Boundy
