Certificate IV in Design

Overview

Extend your existing design skills! This course is for all creative minds wanting it all. You will be guided through the creative process and become equipped with a multitude of skills that could easily transfer into the workplace. You must have sound Adobe software skills to apply. If you are into graphic design, photography, web design, sound, or digital media, this course offers you an insight into each of these creative areas.

Delivery Methods

• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Enrol

• On-campus/blended: Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

• For traineeship information, please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) which is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Duration

Full-time: 11 months (February to November). Traineeship: Employer-based, 24 months depending on agreement with employer

Schedule

• On campus/blended: Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
• Traineeship: Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.

Requirements

Students will need to bring along a portfolio of their artwork to the interview. It is preferable that students have sound Adobe software skills, with a firm understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Field Placement

This course includes the opportunity for optional industry placement. You'll be able to work with an employer to gain hands-on, relevant industry skills. This will help you gain a broader understanding of the industry, and build direct connections and networks with employers.

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.

Compulsory Units

BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
CUAACD411 Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUADES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
CUADES411 Generate design solutions
CUADES412 Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices
CUADIG311 Prepare video assets
CUAPHI411 Capture images in response to a brief
CUAPHI412 Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
ICTWEB304 Build simple web pages
ICTWEB434 Transfer content to websites
CUAMCP313 Create simple musical pieces using music technology
CUAPHI312 Capture photographic images

Certification

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

Fees

Government Funded $3,942.50 (Tuition $3,942.50, Materials $0.00)
Concession $788.50 (Tuition $788.50, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $5,810.00 (Tuition $5,810.00, Materials $0.00)

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.

Careers

• Junior graphic designer
• Web designer
• Photographer

Pathways

This course may lead you into further study at Diploma level. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.