Certificate IV in Design

 
 

Traineeship option available
National Code
: 
CUV40303 
CRICOS Code: 063554M 
Centre:
Creative Industries
Location:
Whitehorse Campus,
Study Area: Art and Design 
Study Area Sub Category: Design 
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Units of Competency

Duration

1 year

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

If you are an artistic person, and want to explore various opportunities in design, this course will give you an understanding of the graphic, communication, multimedia (or interior) and fashion design areas. You will learn how to create design concepts, and select the right techniques and media to communicate your ideas. You will gain skills in researching and applying techniques for graphic design, as well as develop your knowledge of colour application, typography and digital production. You will complement these practical skills with study in design history, drawing, and Occupational Health and Safety.

Entrance requirements

  • Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass.
  • Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

    • English Language Proficiency

  • A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

    • Special admission requirements

    Applicants are required to submit an artwork folio for assessment.

    Cost

    $AUD10,500 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.

    What employment opportunities will I have?

    Although you gain skills necessary to pursue a career in the design field, the purpose of this course is to prepare you for further study.

    What further study options will I have?

    You may wish to progress into the Diploma of Arts, university design degrees or interactive multimedia courses. You may wish to specialise in graphic art, graphic design, multimedia or interior design.

    Accreditation

    Nationally Recognised

    Where will I study?

    Whitehorse Campus,
    All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
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    Units of Competency

    BSBOHS201A
    Participate in OHS processes
    20 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect workers own health and safety, and that of others.
    CUVCOR09B
    Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
    80 hr
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop drawings which represent and communicate the concept. This is a core unit which underpins many other specialisation units.
    CUFANM402A
    Create digital visual effects
    70 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create digital visual effects.
    BSBCMM401A
    Make a presentation
    30 hr
    This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience.
    BSBDES402A
    Interpret and respond to a design brief
    20 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret and creatively respond to a design brief through the production of work.
    CUFANM303A
    Create 3D digital models
    75 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital models.
    BSBCRT301A
    Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
    40 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop the habit of thinking in a more creative way.
    BSBDES403A
    Develop and extend design skills and practice
    30 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and extend skills as a practising designer.
    CUFDIG304A
    Create visual design components
    30 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create visual designs for a range of interactive media components. People in this role work closely with other members of a production team. They create visual design components in response to specifications and under the supervision of a graphic designer or producer. They contribute creative ideas to the overall concept that needs to take account of technical considerations, such as the final delivery platform.
    CUVDSP07B
    Research and apply techniques for graphic design
    50 hr
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for application to graphic design. The focus of the unit is on a general knowledge of graphic design techniques and the practical application of those techniques.
    CUVDSP11B
    Research and apply techniques for illustrative work
    50 hr
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for application to any type of illustrative work. Within this unit, illustrative work would generally be quite simple in nature. The focus of the unit is on a general, introductory knowledge of illustrative work and its practical application.
    CUVCOR04B
    Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse
    60 hr
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate the concept and conduct critical discourse about the concept for own work. The concept encompasses ideas, form and context for the work. The unit includes the need for research and analysis of ideas and references, plus the creation of innovative concepts. It also includes a requirement for critical and informed discourse with others about one’s own work.
    BSBDES301A
    Explore the use of colour
    40 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory.
    BSBDES302A
    Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
    50 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of 2 dimensional (2D) forms.
    CUVDES04B
    Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to brief
    30 hr
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and integrate colour theory and design processes using 2-dimensional (2D) and/or 3-dimensional (3D) space.
    BSBDES303A
    Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
    50 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of 3 dimensional (3D) forms.
    BSBDES304A
    Source and apply design industry knowledge
    20 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the design industry.
    BSBDES305A
    Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
    65 hr
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source information on design history and theory, and to apply that information to one's own area of work.
    CUVCRS03B
    Produce computer-aided drawings
    50 hr
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of CADD program functions and features to produce drawings. The focus of this unit is on the technical skills required to operate CADD.
    CUVCRS05B
    Use typography techniques for design work
    50 hr
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use typography techniques for design work. It outlines how typography can be applied to a range of design contexts in response to a brief.
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