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About the course

About the course

Build a strong foundation in design skills and get a head start in your tertiary design studies with credit into your Certificate IV pathway program.

This course has a visual arts focus and covers the basics of design that can be applied to any design area including graphic design, interior design and visual merchandising.

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Qualification Issued on Completion


Upon successful completion, you will receive certification from Box Hill Institute.

Course Length and Classes


Part time: 2 years

Wednesday 9:00am - 12:30pm Lilydale (Year 1 only)
Wednesday 1:30pm to 5:00pm City (Year 1 and Year 2)

Applications for VDSS courses are to be submitted directly to your secondary school.  The school will then enrol you in the course.  

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Entry Requirements & Applications


This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12.

For secondary school students, please speak to your school’s VET coordinator or Careers Counsellor to apply for this course. If you are home schooling, please submit an enquiry online to learn how to apply for this course.

Pathways


After successful completion of this program, you may wish to continue your studies in Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720).

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Career Outcomes


This entry level qualification provides the skills and knowledge to apply for employment as a junior at a graphic design, marketing or media business.

Contribution to VCE, VCAL & ATAR


On successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for block credit. The following guidelines apply:

  • Attainment of Units of competency/modules at AQF level III or above provides credit at Units 3 and 4 level.
  • 90 nominal hours of training is required for each VCE Unit.
  • The award of credit will take into account issues of duplication with other VCE studies or VCE VET programs and other VET undertaken by the student.
  • Where available, a Units 3 and 4 sequence will be awarded on satisfactory completion of 180 nominal hours at AQF level III, according to the guidelines above.
  • VTAC may award VCE students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence through block credit recognition a fifth or sixth study increment (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four) towards their ATAR. This is subject to VTAC rules regarding the calculation of the ATAR.

Structured Workplace Learning


There is no requirement for structured workplace learning.

Uniform Requirements


There is no specific uniform requirement. It is expected you wear comfortable and suitable clothing for classes.

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