Certificate IV in Design 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
CUV40303 
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Creative Industries
Location:
Whitehorse Campus
Study Area: Art and Design; 
Study Area Sub Category: Design 
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This course is the first year of the three year Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design.

Develop and enhance your graphic art, graphic design, industrial design, product design and related design skills. Learn about design concepts, selecting the appropriate techniques and media to communicate your ideas.

Develop an understanding of graphic design principals, colour theory, typography and digital production techniques. Design history, drawing, 2D design, 3D modelling and digital visual effects are also covered.

Your major studies will include design (including 2D, 3D and colour theory), design process and theory, digital modelling (3D), graphic design, illustration, typography and creative thinking.

This course is also available to international students.

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.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to specialise in graphic art, graphic design, media or interior design, at Diploma, Advanced Diploma or university degree courses in other design disciplines.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed Year 12 of education, or be mature age.

How do I apply?

VTAC and direct entry.

VTAC - to apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.

You will also need to submit a completed Box Hill Institute Application for Interview Form by:

  • posting to Creative Industries, Box Hill Institute, Private Bag 2014, Box Hill 3128
  • or in person at Creative Industries, Building W1, Room 124, 1000 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill

Folio

Interviews will be held in late November and early December, where you will be required to present a folio containing work demonstrating concept development.
For more information such as the Guide to Folio Presentation, Folio Presentation Advice sessions and Audition Preparation workshops click here.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual interview
  • Assessment of application (Box Hill Institute)
  • Assessment of application (VTAC)
  • Assessment of folio

Length of course

Full time - 1 year (commences in February and there is no mid-year intake)

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour (max $1,250.00)
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute
Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $10,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

CUFANM303A
Create 3d Digital Models
75.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital models.

 

This unit is a prerequisite for:

  • CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production.

 No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement

CUFANM402A
Create Digital Visual Effects
70.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create digital visual effects.

BSBOHS201A
Participate In OHS Processes
20.00 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.

BSBCMM401A
Make a Presentation
30.00 hr

This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, eliver and review a presentation to a target audience.

CUVCOR04B
Originate Concept For Own Work And Conduct Critical Discourse
60.00 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.

BSBCRT301A
Develop And Extend Critical And Creative Thinking Skills
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop the habit of thinking in a more creative way.

BSBDES301A
Explore The Use Of Colour
40.00 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
50.00 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.

BSBDES303A
Explore And Apply The Creative Design Process To 3d Forms
50.00 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
20.00 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
65.00 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.

BSBDES402A
Interpret And Respond To a Design Brief
20.00 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.

BSBDES403A
Develop And Extend Design Skills And Practice
30.00 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
30.00 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
50.00 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
50.00 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.

CUVCOR09B
Select And Apply Drawing Techniques And Media To Represent And Communicate The Concept
80.00 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.

CUVCRS03B
Produce Computer-Aided Drawings
50.00 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
50.00 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.

CUVDES04B
Integrate Colour Theory And Design Processes In Response To Brief
30.00 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.

All fees quoted are indicative fees 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. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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