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    Certificate IV in Design

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    Certificate IV in Design
    Overview

    About this course

    Explore a creative career and learn the essentials of design principles in this exciting course. Depending on your campus location, specialise in general design, graphic design or fashion design.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • generate design solutions to meet client needs

    • research and apply information using the history and theory of design

    • work with colour processes and colour theory

    • realise a creative project from start to finish

    • use digital technologies in fast-moving creative industries

    • design with a human-centred focus.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited qualification at a certificate IV level.

    • Experience contributing to design projects to meet client briefs, using industry-specific programs, equipment and materials.

    • The ability to meet creative and commercial design needs.

    • Opportunities to collaborate with creative peers and establish a network of professional contacts.

    • A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your creative career opportunities.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

    • a strong interest in areas of creative design

    • the ability to draw and create graphics and/or illustrations

    • a passion for creating visual designs, either hand-drawn on paper or through digital programs

    • good collaborative skills and the ability to work on creative design in a team environment.

    Note

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

    Find Your Fit

    This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: graphic design assistant , textile studio assistant , fashion studio assistant , design studio assistant and colour design studio assistant.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study2 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study0 Courses

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    The Certificate IV in Design does not have any related courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Design qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 7 core and 8 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Apply critical thinking to work practicesBSBCRT411

    • Integrate colour theory and design processesCUAACD411

    • Source and apply information on the history and theory of designCUADES305

    • Generate design solutionsCUADES411

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

    Study options

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