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Design courses
From the humble spoon to the big city, the man-made world is driven by design. Designers create objects, spaces and artforms with three main purposes ...
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TAFE StatementIllustrator for Designers - Level 1
800-000382Push the boundaries of your creativity and deliver professional designs with our short, beginner-friendly course in Illustrator. Experiment using different design styles, intricate details, colours and shapes in your vector designs.
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TAFE StatementIntroduction to Creative Writing
800-000257Start your journey into the world of words with this short and fun course. Choose to write non-fiction or fiction and develop a stronger sense of yourself as a writer.
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TAFE StatementArchiCAD Foundations Level 1
800-001101Gain a introductory, buildable Archicad skillset and the ability to produce a simple residential project. Learn shortcuts and best practice techniques as you navigate your way through the course at your own pace.
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TAFE StatementWriting Today - Children's Stories
800-000256Create a sense of wonder for children through the power of story. Explore your personal writing style, spark children’s imaginations, craft picture books and write longer fiction to captivate a young audience.
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TAFE StatementRevit Foundations (Level 1)
800-000487This course provides an introduction to the Revit work environment, building elements in 3D and creating documentation. This foundation level course is designed for interior, building and furniture designers.
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TAFE StatementPYTHA Design Software 1
800-000230Use PYTHA software to complement your shopfitting, cabinet making and machining skills. Using the PYTHA schoolbook, replicate sample drawings, and manipulate and modify drawings. Learn how to draw a cabinet on screen so it's machined correctly.
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Certificate IIIDesign Fundamentals
CUA30720-01Follow your artistic passion and start a career in the vibrant creative industries. Depending on your campus location, specialise in general design, graphic design, fashion design, visual arts, photography, ceramics, and more.
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Certificate IIIJewellery Manufacture
MEM30619-01Tap into your creativity and make jewellery pieces for clients. Become a jewellery designer or manufacturer, start your own jewellery business or choose to do further study in engineering.
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Certificate IVDesign
CUA40720-01Explore 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, fashion design, jewellery design and more.
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DiplomaLive Production and Technical Services (Production Design)
CUA50420-02Deepen your expertise and take your production design career to the next level as you research, plan, create and showcase all elements that go into a successful set production in this highly practical course.
Design course information
There are so many ways to study design courses at TAFE NSW. You can choose an option that suits your learning style and lifestyle.
- Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can ch...
Who is a design course good for?
To succeed as a designer it’s vital that you’re compelled by creativity and curiosity. You are dedicated to solving a problem in the most innovative and interesting way and have the desire to create something o...
Design career paths
From a web designer to a costume designer, the practice of design opens you up to a world of possibilities. Here are some of the most popular jobs you can have as a designer:
- A web designer builds and designs ...
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