Students and staff represented at this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Creating a spectacular float for the iconic parade that showcased the talents of our artist, designers, sound engineers, dancers, puppeteers and production managers.
TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore
Established in 1994 in the inner-city suburb of Enmore, the award-winning TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore (DCE) is one of Australia’s leading design schools.
With facilities that include purpose-built exhibition spaces, studios and professional workshops, DCE has produced some extraordinary Australian and international creative talent including Greg Natale (Greg Natale Design), Steve Cordony (Interior Stylist), Albert Nguyen (Industrial designer, SGR Audio and General Motors) and Ned Walker (Animal Logic Lead Layout Artist, ‘The LEGO Movie Sequel’, ‘LEGO Ninjago’, ‘Peter Rabbit’).
In the words of legendary artist and musician Reg Mombassa, “DCE runs excellent practical courses producing students with work-ready skills.”
If you’re ready to explore and inspire your creative side, then you’re ready to enrol at DCE.
Why TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore
Award winning design school
Large Training Provider of the Year, D&AD Gold Pencil – New Blood Award winners for the last 4 years in a row, National World Skills champions, 2018 AEAF winners – student category
Strong connections to industry and employers
DCE exhibits student work at annual shows, VIVID Sydney, Mardi Gras, IKEA Furniture & more
Industry professionals
Teaching staff are active in their professional fields, winning awards and holding leadership positions in their professions
Showcase
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCES
World class learning facilities
DCE boasts nine design studios, and workshops and studios for life-drawing, photography, 3D printing, green screen, jewellery, set and prop construction, plus a specialist art and design library.
Industry relationships
Links to industry to provide real-world experience, including VIVID Sydney, Enmore Theatre, COCO Republic, IKEA, Rebel Sport, Inner West Council, and Design Institute of Australia.
Expert mentors
Teachers are passionate industry professionals who can provide you with the skills you need and access to employment opportunities during your course and into the future.
Features
- Nine design studios and a life-drawing studio
- Film and photography studio with green screen
- Specialist jewellery and set construction workshops
- 3D printing and prototyping studio
Services
- Large exhibition area and conference room
- ‘Careers Connect’ job search assistance centre
- Student association service and facilities
- Art supplies shop on campus
Courses
Entertainment + Production Design
If you're creative and looking to delve into the world of Entertainment and Production Design, then DCE is the place to learn. Read more >
Each year we also run short courses in areas such as monster prosthetics, digital illustration, millinery, stop-frame animation, illustrating books for children and many more; enquire now to register your interest.
Certificate IV in Design (Multidiscipline) (CUA40715)
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Multidiscipline) (CUA30715)
Graphic Design + Illustration
Build a great portfolio and learn from industry professionals in a Graphic Design or Illustration course at DCE. Read more >
Each year we also run short courses in areas such as UX UI Design, Graphic Design Skills, Traditional Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Motion Graphics and many more; enquire now to register your interest.
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA60320) … with a focus on Graphic Design
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA60320) … with a focus on Illustration
Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720) … with a focus on Graphic Design
Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720) … with a focus on Illustration
Certificate IV in Design (CUA40720) … with a focus on Multi Discipline Design
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (CUA30720) … with a focus on Multi Discipline Design
Introduction to Graphic Design Skills (900-80539)
Jewellery Design + Manufacture
If you want to create bespoke, unique pieces of jewellery and objet d’art, then a course in Jewellery Design & Manufacture at DCE will give you all the real world skills and experience you need. Read more >
Taught by inspiring teachers with industry experience, you’ll learn all aspects of the manufacturing process: from planning and executing to materials needed, tools and equipment, measuring and marking-out, soldering and so much more. Explore your creativity at Design Centre Enmore.
Certificate II in Engineering (MEM20105) … with a focus on Jewellery
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (CUA30720) … with a focus on Jewellery Design
Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture (MEM30619)
Certificate IV in Design (CUA40720) … with a focus on Multi Discipline Design
Interior Design
Harness your creative flair, apply your critical eye and hone your intuition for space and balance with a course in Interior Design at DCE. Read more >
Learn from fantastic teachers with actual industry experience as they teach you all the specialist and fundamental skills you’ll need to launch and sustain an inspired career.
3D Animation + Concept Art
If you want to work in the 3D Art and Animation industry, then a course at DCE is a great place to start. Read more >
With the latest equipment and industry experienced mentors ready to help you every step of the way, you’ll learn all the real world skills you need to pre-vis and create superb 3D animations and concept art. An exciting career awaits in this exhilarating creative field, so enrol today.
Our teachers
Belinda Maudson
Entertainment Design
Belinda has worked on everything from Star Wars to The Wiggles to Sydney Theatre Company productions. The 2018 NSW VET Teacher of the Year now thrives on connecting students to industry. “I love sending students to work on film and TV productions. And I love being a teacher; it is a great feeling to harness students’ enthusiasm into new skills. They are delighted to learn something new, and their joy in mastering it is infectious.”
Todd Packer
Head Teacher of Interior Design
Todd has extensive teaching and educational management experience, as well as industry experience working as an Interior Designer for high-profile corporate design firms in both Sydney and Melbourne. Todd is passionate about design, architecture, art and events and is the current Vice President of the Design Institute of Australia, NSW Council.
Vincent Rossini
Head Teacher of 3D Art and Animation
Vincent graduated from DCE in 2005, going on to work as a 3D artist on feature films, plus as an interactive games illustrator and a computer systems administrator. With skills in 3D modelling, rendering, visual effects, compositing, rigging and programming, as well as being a Beta-tester for the industry standard Autodesk Maya and Mudbox software, Vincent is the perfect person to head up DCE’s Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation.
Our graduates
Tim Strain
Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation
Tim Strain graduated with a TAFE NSW Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation Degree and now works as a 3D animator on films such as Gods of Egypt, Ghostbusters, Alien Covenant and Peter Rabbit. Tim says that the real world approach of his degree meant that, “once I was actually faced with the work, I felt quite ready and prepared.”
Greg Natale
Interior Design
Greg Natale is an internationally renowned designer, with his work featuring in Harper’s Bazaar, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Vogue Living and Belle Australia. The winner of the International Luxury Designer of the Year for 2016, Greg hasn’t forgotten where he started. “(DCE) was a really amazing place. It was my foot in the door of the industry.”
Olivia McIver
Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)
Olivia began as an intern at Davenport Campbell, one of Australia’s leading interior design firms, in her final year of a Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) at DCE – and has since blossomed in her career. She has been involved in several large scale fit-outs for companies like the Commonwealth Bank, Bank West and The Prime Minister and Cabinet. Olivia is “passionate about design as it can change the way people think and work.”