Certificate IV in Design

Overview

Extend your existing design skills! This course is tailored for creative individuals eager to expand their expertise in the Graphic Design Industry. It offers a comprehensive journey through the creative process, equipping you with a diverse range of highly transferable skills that are directly applicable in the professional world. You will develop a deep understanding of key graphic design techniques, including Colour Theory, Typography, Digital Image production. Throughout this course, you'll discover how aesthetic considerations play a crucial role in effective communication and resolution of Design ideas. By grasping the role and potential of visual language, you'll build a solid foundation for effective design practice, enabling you to create impactful and meaningful visual solutions.

Duration

Full-time: 11 months.

Traineeship: Employer-based, 24 months depending on agreement with employer

Requirements

It is preferable that students have sound Adobe software skills, with some understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Students are required to bring:

• USB min 16Gb or external Drive external hard drive formatted for MAC/PC (minimum 1 terabyte)
• Notebook and general stationary supplies
• A4 or A3 visual diary

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected, including portfolio evaluation, given tasks and assignments.

Skills Developed

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a broad range of technical and conceptual design skills. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of integrated technical and theoretical knowledge and the ability to develop concepts and solutions in response to a brief.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional fee assistance may be available for eligible individuals, as part of State & Commonwealth government initiatives. Materials fees may apply.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

This course may lead you into further study at Diploma level.

Careers

• Graphic Design Assistant
• Web Design Assistant
• Marketing Assistant
• Interior Design Assistant
• Freelance Designer
• Digital printing designer

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process