Certificate IV in Design
Certificate IV in Design
Our design course helps develop and enhance your skills in graphic art, graphic design, visual communication, design thinking, human-centred design, product design and related design studies. You can choose to study this course with a design focus, or a photography focus. In our practical hands-on course you’ll develop design concepts…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our design course helps develop and enhance your skills in graphic art, graphic design, visual communication, design thinking, human-centred design, product design and related design studies.
You can choose to study this course with a design focus, or a photography focus.
In our practical hands-on course you’ll develop design concepts using the design process and learn how to select the right techniques and media to communicate your ideas. You’ll learn theory, practical skills and design practices to develop artistic and professional solutions.
During our course, you’ll develop an understanding of graphic design techniques, colour application, typography and digital image production. You’ll also learn about design history, drawing and illustration techniques, photo imaging and visual effects and the principles of design applied to 2D and 3D forms.
Your major studies will include:
2D and 3D design
colour theory
manual and digital techniques
digital and photo image editing
design history and theory
drawing
illustration
typography
creative thinking
design thinking
visual communication.
Career & Learning Outcomes
Entry level design roles
Pathways & Accreditation
After successfully completing this course, your study pathways options include:
Diploma of Graphic Design with a pathway into
Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies)
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
REQUIREMENTS
International students must have Australian Year 11 or international equivalent with a pass.
PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from international students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic) or approved equivalent; TOEFL IBT Internet Based Test (IBT) overall score 49, Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) overall 42; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): 162-168.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Box Hill Institute is an educational provider with three campuses in Australia- of which one is based in Melbourne- and was the ‘2016 Australian Large Training Provider of the Year’. The Institute offers courses that are pathways into a higher qualification either at Box Hill Institute or with its university partners. Students will also benefit from its modern facilities and its industry partnerships- which will help them work with industry, gain valuable hands-on experience, and broaden horizons through overseas projects. Box Hill Institute is home to approximately 40,000 students from diverse backgrounds. 85% of the Institute’s students are employed within 6 months of completing their study, and are found to earn a higher salary after graduating than university graduates.
