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Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

About this Qualification

National Code: CUV30311

CRICOS Code: 078272J

TAFE ID: C617

Duration: 6 months

Campus:

Central Institute: Perth - Feb and July
Great Southern Institute: Albany - Feb

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This qualification will provide you with basic skills and knowledge in design. You’ll learn how to create and communicate design concepts and evaluate design solutions using design terminology, materials and current technologies. On completion of this qualification, you will have acquired competency in drawing, colour theory and basic research skills, together with a basic knowledge of the design industry. This is an entrylevel qualification useful for individuals wanting to progress to higher studies in the Art, Design and Media study areas.

Admission Requirements

 

To gain admission to this qualification you need to meet the minimum entry requirement equivalent to Australian Year 10. Refer to the admission requirements for your country.
Please note:  Students who wish to continue on to further study in design, must enrol into this Certificate III in the July intake.

 

 

Study Pathway

Year 10

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
CUV30311 (6 months)

Any Certificate IV in the
Art, Design & Media stream (1 year)

Any Diploma in the
Art, Design & Media stream (1 year)

Any Advanced Diploma in the
Art, Design & Media stream (1 year)

Major Study Areas

  • Graphic Design
  • Product Design
  • Interior design

How is this Qualification Taught?

  • Studio Techiques
  • Lectures
  • Practical skills training in the Institute's design studios
  • Opportunity to create design folio

Career Opportunities

This is a foundation program for further studies.

Further Study

Graduates can continue into the following TAFE courses:

  • Diploma of Mass Communication
  • Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
  • Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
  • Advanced Diploma of Photography
  • Advanced Diploma of Three Dimensional Design
  • Advanced Diploma of Fashion & Textile Design

Additional Information

If you complete the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (CUV30311), you will complete some core and specialist units common to the Certificate IV programs in Graphic Design, Interior Decoration, Three Dimensional Design, and Fashion and Textiles. Please note these subjects are taught at a higher level and within a more industry specific context in the Certificate IV programs and it is highly recommended that you complete these units at both Certificates III and IV level.

Cost

Tuition: $5,250 per semester

Resource fee: may be up to $624 per semester

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