Certificate IV in Design
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.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate IV in DesignEstimated course fees for 2019* |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | $8,590 | $3,230 |
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.
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
| 2019 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students) |
|---|---|---|
| Concession | $646 | $646 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 715.
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 2019 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
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:
- Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
- Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
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.
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059