TAFE NSW
4-12 months depending on specialisation and study mode
Launch your creative career with this nationally recognised Certificate III in Design Fundamentals. Learn core design skills from concept to completion across specialisations including graphic design, fashion, photography, and ceramics at TAFE NSW campuses throughout New South Wales.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, you should have a passion for creativity, interest in drawing and graphics, keen interest in the design industry, and basic computing skills. Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills at Year 10 high school level are recommended. TAFE NSW may request completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills test to understand your individual study needs and ensure your skills match course demands.
The course comprises 12 units of competency: 7 core units and 5 specialty units. Core units cover work health and safety practices, creative work production, design process fundamentals, drawing communication, 2D and 3D form design, colour exploration, and design industry knowledge. Specialty units allow customisation based on your chosen specialisation, including graphic design, fashion design, photography, ceramics, glasswork, digital media, animation, video production, typography, calligraphy, jewellery, textile design, and more. You'll develop practical skills in industry-specific software, equipment, and materials while learning design theory and principles.
TAFE NSW is a leading vocational education provider offering nationally recognised qualifications with 16 study and location options across New South Wales. The institute provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, libraries, and scholarship programs. TAFE NSW recognises prior learning and offers credit transfers, allowing you to complete your qualification faster. The provider's strong industry connections ensure curriculum relevance and excellent career pathways for graduates.
Graduates pursue careers as junior graphic designers, junior fashion designers, junior interior designers, junior textile designers, junior furniture designers, and junior art administration officers. The qualification provides a strong pathway to further study and enhanced career opportunities in the creative industries. With nationally recognised credentials, you can work across different states without additional upskilling. The course establishes networks of creative peers and industry contacts that support long-term career development in design and creative fields.
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