Certificate IV in Design
Our design course helps develop and enhance your skills in graphic art, graphic design, industrial design, product design and related design studies.
In our practical hands-on course you’ll learn to develop design concepts, and how to select the right techniques and media to communicate your ideas. You’ll learn theory, practical skills and practices to continue developing artistically and professionally.
During our course, you’ll develop an understanding of graphic design techniques, colour application, typography and digital production. You’ll also learn about design history, drawing, visual effects techniques and the design of 3D forms.
Your major studies will include:
- 2D and 3D design
- colour theory
- manual and digital techniques
- digital image editing
- design history and theory
- drawing
- illustration
- typography
- creative thinking
| National Code | CUA40715 |
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| Study Areas |
Art & Design |
| Study Level | Certificate IV |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | FT: 6 months |
| Course Type | Victorian TAFE Course |
| Campuses | Box Hill Campus |
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $2,900.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $580.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $8,338.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $362.50 |
| Retain Course Items*** | No fee applies |
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
February and July
Full time: 6 months
You must have:
- successfully completed Year 11 or
- be mature age
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs the Institute and CAE will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
After successfully completing this course, your study pathways are:
- Certificate IV in Design, with a pathway into
- Diploma of Graphic Design with a pathway into
- Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design with a pathway into
- further study in a university degree program
VTAC and Direct entry
Year 12 VTAC Applicants must:
Direct Entry Applicants (Non Year 12) must:
- Book an interview
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
This course will prepare you for work in some limited junior design roles and for learning at higher levels across a broad range of design disciplines.
This course is comprised of 15 units including 7 Core and 8 Electives.
Code |
Title |
Hours |
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| BSBCRT301 | DEVELOP AND EXTEND CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS | 40.0 |
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to develop the habit of thinking in a more creative way through looking at things differently, musing, testing, experimenting and challenging existing thought patterns. It applies to individuals who need to develop and extend their critical and creative thinking skills to different issues and situations and have a range of problem solving, evaluation and analysis skills. |
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| BSBDES401 | GENERATE DESIGN SOLUTIONS | 60.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate design solutions in response to a particular design need. It applies to individuals who generate concepts and solutions in response to a design challenge in any industry context. The starting point may be an open or closed brief; a spontaneous idea; modification of an existing product, service, process or system; or a point in an ongoing design process. This unit builds on BSBDES201 Follow a design process, and places greater focus on research, concept generation and collaboration with others as key aspects of the design process. |
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| CUAACD401 | INTEGRATE COLOUR THEORY AND DESIGN PROCESSES | 30.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate and combine colour theory and design processes into two-dimensional or three-dimensional work. It applies to individuals who use design processes in visual communication situations. |
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| CUAGRD302 | USE TYPOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES | 50.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use typography techniques in design work. It applies to individuals working in many industries. They may provide administrative support within an enterprise, or they may work in specialist design and printing companies where print jobs vary from brochures and corporate stationery to artwork for billboards, display banners and textile products. At this level, work would be undertaken independently, but within established guidelines. |
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| CUAGRD401 | RESEARCH AND APPLY GRAPHIC DESIGN TECHNIQUES | 50.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques to produce graphic design work. It involves interpreting work briefs, organising resources, testing ideas, and refining approaches to a range of design challenges. It applies to individuals still developing a full range of skills. Research, experimentation and refinement are used to produce a range of general design works. Individuals generally produce work independently, with guidance as required. |
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| CUAPHI301 | DEVELOP AND APPLY PHOTO IMAGING INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE | 15.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate and combine colour theory and design processes into two-dimensional or three-dimensional work. It applies to individuals who use design processes in visual communication situations. |
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| CUAPHI303 | PROCESS PHOTO IMAGES TO WORK-PRINT AND FILE STAGE | 120.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use typography techniques in design work. It applies to individuals working in many industries. They may provide administrative support within an enterprise, or they may work in specialist design and printing companies where print jobs vary from brochures and corporate stationery to artwork for billboards, display banners and textile products. At this level, work would be undertaken independently, but within established guidelines. |
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| CUAPHI402 | APPLY PHOTO IMAGING LIGHTING TECHNIQUES | 100.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques to produce graphic design work. It involves interpreting work briefs, organising resources, testing ideas, and refining approaches to a range of design challenges. It applies to individuals still developing a full range of skills. Research, experimentation and refinement are used to produce a range of general design works. Individuals generally produce work independently, with guidance as required. |
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| CUAPHI403 | ENHANCE, MANIPULATE AND OUTPUT PHOTO IMAGES | 80.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory. It applies to individuals whose work involves understanding and applying the effective use of colour. |
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| CUAPPR403 | STORE AND MAINTAIN FINISHED CREATIVE WORK | 30.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of three-dimensional (3D) forms. It applies to individuals who work under supervision and apply an understanding of the design process using discretion and judgement. |
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