ETI Course Catalogue
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
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
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
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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