National Certificate 4 in Art Skills

Program Description

The National Certificate 4 in Art Skills is an advanced degree intended to enhance students’ technical proficiency, artistic understanding, and creative skills in a variety of visual art disciplines. This curriculum offers students a thorough and organized educational experience that fosters creativity, originality, and professional artistic development while strengthening theoretical and practical understanding of art.

Advanced drawing techniques, conceptual development, painting techniques, color theory, sculpture, mixed media, narrative illustration, and graphic storytelling will all be practiced by learners. In order to help students explore many artistic mediums and hone their own creative style, the curriculum also teaches students to digital art skills, portfolio development, exhibition preparation, and innovative artistic practices. To assist career advancement in the creative sectors, students will acquire technical art competences as well as leadership, communication, workplace ethics, entrepreneurship, and diversity management skills.

The programme emphasises practical learning through workshops and extensive hands-on training, preparing learners to apply artistic techniques professionally and creatively. The National Certificate 4 in Art Skills serves as a pathway for individuals seeking to advance their expertise in the arts and creative industries while building a strong portfolio for employment, entrepreneurship, or further education in art and design-related fields.

Course Information

Qualification Code:     SOC-06L4-V3-24 

Qualification:               National Certificate 4

Intake Months:            January / June / September

Credits:                         144             

Study Mode:                 Full Time

Duration:                       4 – 6 Months

Delivery Mode:             Face to Face 

Medium:                        English

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • Successful completion of Lower Secondary Education OR
  • Attainment of a Level 3 qualification.

Alternative Entry

  • 18 years old and 1 year work experience AND
  • Ability to communicate in the language of instruction.

Program Modules

SOC-01-CM10-V2-24 –        Lead and manage people

SOC-01-CM08-V2-24 –        Apply work ethics and manage diversity in the workplace

SOC-04-CM01-V3-24 –        Demonstrate reading, writing, speaking and listening skills

SOC-04-CM03-V3-24 –        Understand basic entrepreneurship and small business development

SOC-06-CC10-V3-24 –         Analyse history of arts

SOC-06-CC11-V3-24 –         Undertake drawing techniques and conceptual development

SOC-06-CC12-V3-24 –         Practice advanced painting techniques, colour theory and application

SOC-06-CC13-V3-24 –         Practice narrative illustration and graphic storytelling

SOC-06-CC14-V3-24 –        Undertake integration of drawing and painting methods

SOC-06-CC15-V3-24 –        Apply sculpting techniques and explorations

SOC-06-CC16-V3-24 –         Perform innovative approaches in mixed media and experimental art

SOC-06-CC17-V3-24 –         Create innovative art portfolios

SOC-06-CC18-V3-24 –         Perform art exhibition preparation

SOC-06-CC19-V3-24 –         Understand digital art skills

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the National Certificate 4 in Art Skills, graduates may pursue employment and self-employment opportunities in the creative and artistic industries, including:

  • Professional Artist
  • Art Assistant or Studio Assistant
  • Illustrator
  • Graphic Storytelling Artist
  • Mural Artist
  • Sculptor Assistant
  • Mixed Media Artist
  • Digital Art Assistant
  • Art Exhibition Coordinator
  • Gallery Assistant
  • Art and Craft Entrepreneur
  • Creative Designer Assistant
  • Community Art Facilitator
  • Art Workshop Assistant
  • Freelance Artist

This qualification also provides a pathway for further studies and career advancement in fine arts, graphic design, digital media, visual communication, animation, creative arts, and related disciplines.

Course Fee

Registration:   500 MVR

Monthly:           2, 500 MVR

Total:                15, 000 MVR