Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design)
Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design)
The Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design) focuses on design processes and develops your existing skills and knowledge so you can build your career in the global design industry. At TAFE NSW, you will study in purpose-built studios, workspaces and galleries, meet other creative students and build your network. This…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design) focuses on design processes and develops your existing skills and knowledge so you can build your career in the global design industry. At TAFE NSW, you will study in purpose-built studios, workspaces and galleries, meet other creative students and build your network.
This course is for people who want to have a career in graphic design. It provides students with fundamental skills in graphic design with an emphasis on exploration and experimentation of the design process. In this course learners can explore aspects of graphic design discipline which can be extended upon with further study at diploma and advanced diploma levels.
TAFE NSW courses are developed in close consultation with industry so you graduate with the real-world practical skills recruiters are looking for.
Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Research and apply information using the history and theory of design
Generate design solutions to client needs
Interpret and respond to a design brief
Contribute to workplace health and safety
Integrate colour theory and design processes
Realise a creative project from start to finish
TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical learning. You will strengthen your practical design skills, including:
Hand drawing
Digital illustration techniques
Digital design
Working correctly with equipment and materials
Working with various mediums and products
Producing digital presentations
Creating 2D and 3D models digitally and by hand
Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of key soft skills that equip you with the confidence to work in the design industry:
Creativity and design thinking
Collaboration and teamwork
Bring concepts to life through design
The ability to take direction and follow a brief
The ability to draw and conceptualise
Effective communication
Key drivers of the design services market include:
Software – CAD, CAM and 3D Modelling
Sustainable design services
Expansion into emerging international markets
User interface, artificial intelligence and virtual reality
The design services market is experiencing skills shortages in areas such as emerging technologies and standards. Designers will require ongoing upskilling in latest technologies for smartphones, tablets and other IoT (Internet of Things) applications.
REQUIREMENTS
Year 10 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or equivalent
Or Completion of a TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
