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Furniture Design (Certificate IV - Advanced Diploma)   


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Provides students with the skills and knowledge to design and produce furniture using timber, plastics, metals and newer materials. They will learn skills in visual presentation, problem solving, creative thinking as well as computing, 3D construction, traditional and digital design. The students apply their skills in a workshop environment and the students projects and prototypes are exhibited to key industry groups.

Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point): 1 to 3 years full-time study
Study Location(s) Available: Northbridge
College(s): Central TAFE
Approximate Tuition Costs: A$10,000 per year
Commencement/Intake Availability: February only
Special Entry Requirements: The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals is a foundation course for those without Yr 12 equivalence or a Folio.
Guaranteed University Entry Available? Yes, to Bachelor of Arts (Furniture Design) at Curtin University
University Credit Possible? Yes, up to 18 months at Curtin
Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start): There are material fees for each course: A$500/year for the Cert IV & Diploma and A$1000/year for the Adv. Diploma

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)
  • Certificate IV in Design - Furniture Design
  • Diploma of Furniture Design
  • Advanced Diploma of Furniture Design

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.


General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into the Certificate IV - Advanced Diploma requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in English or completion of the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.


What You'll Learn in Each Course

The Certificate IV provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to design and produce contemporary furniture using timber, plastics, metals, and other newer materials for domestic and customised production. They will learn skills in visual presentation, problem solving and creative thinking as well as skills in computing, 3D construction, traditional and digital design.

The Diploma further develops the practical skills and knowledge to produce contemporary furniture designs. Students undertake projects where they apply creative, critical and visual judgement to devise innovative solutions using timber, plastics, metals, and other newer materials for domestic, commercial, corporate and customised furniture products. They learn about ergonomics, modernism, postmodernism, digital modelling, computer aided design (CAD), business and marketing.

The Advanced Diploma provides the practical skills and knowledge needed to produce contemporary furniture designs to a professional standard. Students investigate, implement and timetable their own study program. Their individual expression will be developed by working on four to five highly innovative and original projects through to prototypes which are displayed at the end of the year in the graduate exhibition which is open to key industry groups.


Career Outcomes

Depending on the stage of completion, graduates can gain employment in entry level positions in furniture design, work as a freelance furniture designer/maker or as a furniture designer with furniture manufacturers.


Further Study & University Options

Studies at TAFE WA can be continued through to the Advanced Diploma level (see the Study Pathway diagram above). Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma will allow guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Furniture Design) at Curtin University in W.A. Students will receive around 300 credits at Curtin (equivalent to around 18 months of the Bachelor degree).


Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start):

There are material fees for each course: A$500 for the Cert IV & $1000 for the Diploma and Advanced Diploma.


Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).


Other General Study Information

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