CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Design Basics)

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Duration Part-time: Delivered in VETDSS area only

Course description

This course is only delivered to secondary students undertaking VETDSS.

Are you currently attending secondary school and looking to develop your creative design skills? This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are developing a broad range of technical and conceptual design skills and who take responsibility for their own outputs in work and learning. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of introductory design theory and history.

Certificate III Design Fundamentals focuses on developing the fundamental skills of design and teaches practical competencies relevant to creative design across a range of industries. Students will learn and apply skills to improve planning, layout, creative design and 3D modelling. Applying various digital and technical design skills, students will be prepared to interpret, respond, create and present to a range of design briefs.

When you complete the course you may gain credit towards your VCE or VCAL.

If you are a Gordon VCE student

This course is offered to Gordon VCE students one day per week. To APPLY, select the VCE ONLY apply button below. As you will be studying in conjunction with VCE the entry requirements, learning outcomes and assessments differ. This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification. Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.

Possible career outcomes

Interior Design
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Fashion Design
Architecture/Building Design
Digital Media/Advertising
Creative Arts & Media
Furniture making

Applications & attendance

Applications for this course are not currently open.

Please contact customer service on 52250538 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.

Please contact Customer Service on 5225 0800 to discuss upcoming intakes.

Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time. This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary. Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions. When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions. Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer. We issue offers as soon as possible. Follow the link for more information on Offer timing.

Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early. If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course. An application does not guarantee a place in this course.

Entrance requirements

Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.

You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Selection mode

Secondary school referral
Via the VETDSS department

Units & assessments

Apply work health and safety practices CUAWHS312 30

Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms CUADES302 60

Explore the use of colour CUADES301 50

Follow a design process CUADES201 50

Produce creative work CUAPPR311 45

Produce drawings to communicate ideas CUAACD311 90

Source and apply design industry knowledge CUADES304 20

Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context CUADES202 30

Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms CUADES303 60

Make scale models CUAACD314 50

Produce computer-aided drawings CUAACD312 60

Source and apply information on the history and theory of design CUADES305 65

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

Hands-on work
Journals / Portfolios
Assignments
Team projects

Fees

Concession Tuition AUD $0.66 per hour 410 AUD $271.00 AUD $4,920.00

Standard Tuition AUD $3.30 per hour 410 AUD $1,353.00 AUD $4,920.00

Full Fee Tuition AUD $12.50 per hour 410 AUD $5,125.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Education Levy AUD $61.50

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Further study options

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 4/04/2024 6:00:40 PM
CUA30720-Certificate-III-in-Design-Fundamentals-(Design-Basics)