Certificate IV in Design

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National code: CUA40715 Certificate (TAFE) Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

The Certificate IV in Design provides the opportunity to develop and enhance skills in graphic design, interior design, product design and related design studies. Students explore the historical and contextual basis for design.

The course acts as a foundation year for exploring the diversity of design from both 2D and 3D perspectives.

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Duration

1 year full-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (March, August) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Full-time

VTAC course code

3400278014 (fee type determined by provider)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course structure and units of study.

Course structure

To attain the Certificate IV in Design, students are required to complete the 15 units listed below.

Units of study

Core units

Integrate colour theory and design processes (CUVACD401)

Source and apply information on the history and theory of design (BSBDES305)

Interpret and respond to a design brief (BSBDES402)

Contribute to health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS201)

Generate design solutions (BSBDES401)

Realise a creative project (CUVPRP401)

Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills (BSBCRT301)

Elective units

Produce digital images (CUADIG305)

Build simple websites using commercial programs (ICTWEB302)

Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms (BSBDES302)

Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms (BSBDES303)

Use typography techniques (CUAGRD302)

Research and apply techniques in product design (CUVDES404)

Refine drawing and other visual representation tools (CUAACD501)

Capture photographic images (CUAPHI302)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

This course emphasises preparatory training in graphic design, enabling students to apply for further vocational design studies in TAFE or degree courses. At this level, opportunities may exist in the graphic and digital design industries as a junior design assistant.

Aims and objectives

Students explore the principles and history of design, whilst gaining an understanding of the practical and aesthetic skills required for a designer.

Graduate skills

Graduates will be expected to possess a range of practical and theoretical skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving, enterprise, planning and self-management.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Certificate IV in Design Estimated course fees for 2020*
You will need to pay this amount	$8,940	$3,360

Estimated course fees for 2020*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount

$8,940

$3,360

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Alternative study methods

2020 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Concession	$672	$672

Indicative nominal course hours: 705.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession rates on tuition fees

Concessions provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications. You may be eligible for a concession rate on tuition fees if you:

are eligible for a government-subsidised training place in a Certificate I–IV; OR
identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are eligible for a government-subsidised training place in a TAFE certificate, diploma or advanced diploma.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.

Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.

How to apply

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

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