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RMIT University

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Certificate IV in Visual Arts

  • Certificate

Refine your art practice and build your portfolio with this immersive program.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
C4370, 090410C
Study Mode
In person

About this course

In this practical, studio-based program, you will gain broad knowledge across a range of art methods from teachers who are practising artists with national and international reputations.

You'll explore diverse approaches to art making, art theory, art self-development and portfolio creation.

With a strong focus on exhibition practice and hands-on experience in the arts, you will develop key connections with industry, artists and local galleries.

The program is offered mid year. It is run over 20 weeks from July to December.

Once you have completed this Certificate IV, you can apply for entry into the Diploma of Visual Arts.

Entry requirements

This program is closed for Semester 1, 2021.

There are no minimum academic requirements.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

Careers in the art industry are broad and encompass a variety of skills. Through this program you will be equipped for a range of jobs in an industry that is growing due to increased government funding for projects.

The goal of artists is to exhibit and sell their work. Artists can be employed in a number of areas including self-employment, project-based work, in schools, councils and government organisations, public project and commission-based work and as artists in residence. Artists may work in private studios or collective artist-run spaces.

Students who complete the Certificate IV in Visual Arts may also continue with their studies in higher education.

You will graduate with the knowledge and confidence to make appropriate decisions regarding your future in arts roles such as:

  • self-employed art practitioner
  • paid employee in the visual art and crafts industry
  • high-level support staff in art-related industries
  • artist
  • gallery or museum assistant/officer.

You will also gain the confidence and experience to pursue further study in arts-related fields at a higher level.