Certificate III In Design Fundamentals

Gain a qualification to broaden your capacity to design through innovative technology while completing your secondary school studies

This nationally accredited Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design) provides students with an introduction to foundation skills in art, design, media and graphic design. This program includes colour theory, drawing, design, typography, digital image creation, production and preparation of photo images. Students use the latest Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Photoshop and Illustrator

Timetable 1st Year (new 2 year program)
8:30am - 12:30pm (Wednesdays at Frankston, Berwick)
1:00pm - 5:00pm (Wednesdays at Frankston, Berwick)

Requirement is Year 10 in English and Maths

This course is delivered over two years.

Not a secondary student? Explore other Arts courses on offer at Chisholm.

Course code: CUA30720
Delivery location: Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Contribution to the VCE and VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
graphic designer
product designer

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CUAWHS312	Apply work health and safety practices
CUACAL411	Experiment with techniques to produce calligraphy
CUADES302	Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUADES303	Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUADES301	Explore the use of colour
CUADES201	Follow a design process
CUAACD312	Produce computer-aided drawings
CUAPPR311	Produce creative work
CUAACD311	Produce drawings to communicate ideas
ICPPRP2210	Select and apply type
CUADES304	Source and apply design industry knowledge
CUAGRD312	Use typography techniques

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Design Fundamentals
Possible job outcome	graphic designer product designer

Admission requirements

Year 10 Maths and English is recommended. All students are required to attend a compulsory information session before their applications are to be accepted.
Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.
How to apply

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email VETDSS@chisholm.edu.au.
What to bring
On the first day, please bring a pen, USB, A4 notebook and a folder.
Chisholm provide visual diary, pencil, USB stick,specialist inks/paper/printing, drawing and design equipment/supplies.