Design and Media

Design and Media

courses

Make your living in the creative industries with a course in one of the many areas of design or media. Focus your creative eye and design-oriented thinking on practical processes in our industry-standard studios. The world is your oyster if you’re passionate about drawing, animation, filmmaking, floristry, interiors, gaming and a whole lot more.

3D Art and Animation

Bring stories to life with 3D visual effects across the digital media industry on projects in film, TV, advertising, virtual reality and gaming. more...

  • Bachelor 3D Art and Animation

    HE20520V02

    Become a technically accomplished design professional and gain the skills you need for a successful career as a 3D and visual effects artist and animator. Learn to collaborate on creative projects, strengthen your interpersonal and communication skills, graduate with a show-reel of your work, ready to become a creative leader. Graduates of the Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation can establish themselves across a range of creative industries including filmmaking, game design and development, television, online content development, virtual production (VP), virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and advertising. This degree has been created in close consultation with the industry. You’ll gain a theoretical grounding in art and animation principles and experience production in deadline-driven commercial environments.

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Design

Combine your creativity and critical thinking skills to bring a vision to life. Learn about the essential principles and elements of design and apply them to an industry you’re passionate about. more...

  • TAFE Statement Writing Today - Memoirs

    800-000254

    Be inspired to turn your life story into a bestselling memoir. Learn the secrets of the craft of writing and experiment with style, point of view, dialogue and plot.

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  • TAFE Statement Introduction to Creative Writing

    800-000257

    Start 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 Statement Writing Today - Short Stories

    800-000255

    Explore your personal writing style as you develop a short story from start to finish. Get detailed feedback on your dialogue, description and character development and prepare to submit your work to publishers.

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  • TAFE Statement Writing Today - Children's Stories

    800-000256

    Create 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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  • Statement of Attainment SFX Makeup for Film & Theatre

    900-82874

    Studying special effects in makeup opens up a world of creativity and excitement. Become a 3D storyteller using your skills to create characters, simulate injuries and design the perfect zombie. Get ready to entertain in ways you’ve never done before.

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  • Statement of Attainment Web Design Basics

    900-82937

    Learn to create a basic working website using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for asset preparation, and a content management system (Wordpress) to make and publish your site. Make your website clean and engaging for users to navigate, and easy to find on Google.

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  • Statement of Attainment Make Props for Cosplay, Film & Theatre 2

    900-83055

    Do you dream of making your stage props come to life? Refine your skills, embellish your props and expand your creative knowledge under the guidance of professional prop makers at TAFE NSW.

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  • Statement of Attainment SFX Monster Prosthetics for Film & Theatre

    900-82881

    Get your start in special effects (SFX) prosthetics and create monster masks in this exciting short course. Design and make your own reptilian or space-age monster mask and follow your passion for entertaining an audience through character design.

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  • Statement of Attainment Make Original Costumes for Cosplay

    900-83059

    Bring your cosplay ideas to life with this short course. Learn how to design, measure, sew and accessorise an original cosplay costume and get the opportunity to enter your costume in the Sydney Wearable Art Gala.

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  • Certificate III Design Fundamentals

    CUA30720-01

    Follow 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 III Jewellery Manufacture

    MEM30619-01

    Tap 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 IV Design

    CUA40720-01

    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, fashion design, jewellery design and more.

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  • Diploma Visual Arts (Jewellery)

    CUA51120-02

    Cultivate your jewellery skills and knowledge by exploring materials and experimenting with techniques to work in the art industry. Combine your technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise artwork that interacts with the body.

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  • Diploma Live Production and Technical Services (Production Design)

    CUA50420-02

    Deepen 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.

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  • Diploma Interior Design

    MSF50222-01

    Develop the skills to pursue a career in interior design. Build your creative and technical abilities as you learn design principles, space planning and material selection to help create functional, aesthetic and sustainable interior spaces.

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Digital and Interactive Games

Express your creativity as a game designer. Use storyboards, animations, game engines and mechanics to build an immersive and exciting 3D interactive experience. Work with a game development team to bring a shared vision to life. more...

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Digital Media

Channel your love of all things digital into a career that where you’ll get to spend your days designing and developing the technology behind interactive and online content. more...

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Graphic Design

Combine your creativity and problem solving skills to design visual products with powerful messages. Use your knowledge of design theory to create digital and hand-drawn work that informs, inspires and spurs action from your audiences. more...

  • Statement of Attainment Introduction to Graphic Design Skills

    900-82932

    Develop a small printed publication as your entry point to the fascinating field of graphic design. Use Adobe Creative Cloud and expand your knowledge of typography, colour modes, images and vector drawings.

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  • Statement of Attainment Digital Illustration Techniques

    900-82850

    Update your illustrative skills with a digital design edge. Perfect for newcomers and the semi-experienced. Learn new Adobe skills and artistic techniques to begin or expand your design portfolio. The creative future of your dreams starts here.

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  • Statement of Attainment Illustrating Books for Children

    900-82953

    Combine your love of illustration with the endless possibilities of children's literature. Learn the creative process to complete and evaluate your work, and build career opportunities with the specialist skills honed in this niche discipline.

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  • Statement of Attainment Traditional Illustration Techniques

    900-82939

    Combine your love for illustration and storytelling to bring your creative ideas to life in this unique 8-week short course. Upskill with practical skills and techniques, produce a portfolio and forge a study pathway to a career in illustration.

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  • Diploma Graphic Design

    CUA50720-01

    Strengthen your creative and technical design skills and gain experience in producing designs for advertising, packaging and publishing. Advance your career and become a senior graphic designer, digital designer, visual designer or desktop publisher.

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  • Diploma Graphic Design (Illustration)

    CUA50720-02

    Strengthen your creative and technical design skills and gain experience in producing digital or hand-drawn illustration. Advance your career and become an illustrator, senior graphic designer or digital designer.

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  • Advanced Diploma Graphic Design (Illustration)

    CUA60320-02

    Gain high-level graphic design skills as you specialise in illustration. Build your portfolio and gain industry-ready experience for a career as an illustrator or designer.

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  • Advanced Diploma Graphic Design

    CUA60320-01

    Strengthen your design and creative expertise. Develop your sense of self as a graphic designer as you expand your visual communication skills in print media, digital design, branding and campaigning, packaging and publishing.

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Interior Design

Learn the tricks of the trade to beautify and add functionality to any residential or commercial space. Place yourself at the helm of design projects large or small. more...

  • Certificate IV Interior Decoration

    MSF40122-01

    Turn your passion for design into a creative career and enter this exciting industry as an assistant interior designer. Learn how to transform interiors by designing colour schemes, using computer-aided design technology, and meeting client expectations.

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  • Bachelor Interior Design

    HE20501V03

    Create unique and innovative spaces as an interior designer as you combine your understanding of the interaction between people and spaces with your skills in concept creation and project management. The TAFE NSW Bachelor of Interior Design equips you with creative and technical skills in future-focused digital design and the ability to realise your design projects with confidence. This qualification is both nationally and internationally recognised. This means you’ll have the professional skills to work around the globe and begin a role as a commercial interior designer, opening up exciting opportunities. Graduate ready to dive into a diverse range of workplaces. Whether it’s as a consultant in an interior-specific design business, an architecture firm, or an interior design department of a property development firm, there are many places to flourish in this booming industry.

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Print

Gain exposure to the various mediums used throughout history that led to the revolution in print techniques used today. Explore the intricacies of letterpress, lithograph, screen-printing, offset or the finer details of print finishing. more...

  • TAFE Statement Open Studio Practice - Printmaking

    800-000181

    Collaborate with other printmakers in an immersive studio environment that encourages creativity, expert feedback and highlights areas for future development. Set your own goals and direction as detailed in your design brief proposal.

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  • Statement of Attainment Studio Practice - Printmaking

    900-82773

    Develop your creative skills in traditional printmaking - an artistic process that's been around for hundreds of years. Learn the basics of printmaking and turn ideas into printed artworks. Get your hands dirty working with print inks and different media materials such as wood, paper and fabric.

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  • Certificate III Printing

    ICP31220-01

    Become a qualified printer and learn a wide range of practical skills and techniques for an in-demand industry. Develop your ability to communicate and consult with industry professionals, create specialised prints, and spread the word on the printed page.

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  • Certificate III Printing (Flexographic Printing)

    ICP31220-07

    Kick-start your career as a print machinist and focus on modern flexographic printing. Learn to create high-quality printed products using a range of different surfaces and be employed by print companies as a skilled flexographic printer.

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  • Certificate III Printing (Digital Printing)

    ICP31220-05

    Launch your career as a digital printing specialist. Prepare and upload files on specialised digital printing equipment. Use Adobe CC, monitor and operate RIP software and peripheral equipment. Apply solutions to a defined range of problems.

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Signs and Graphics

Put shopfront names up in lights when you study signs and graphics. Design and create signs using traditional signage techniques and computer-aided technologies. Create both indoor and outdoor signs from a range of material, like vinyl and aluminium. more...

  • Certificate III Signs and Graphics

    CPC30216-01

    Acquire the technical skills and knowledge you need to launch your career in signage and fulfill your creative pursuits. Learn about traditional and contemporary techniques, advanced printing software, technology and illumination to find your way in this expanding field.

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