CUA30720 VDSS - Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design)

This program is not offered to students in 2027

Entry requirements

• Attending a secondary school.
• Applicants are required to be aged 15 years and over.
• Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9.
• Applicants must submit an expression of interest through their secondary school for course selections, answering specific questions regarding their desired educational and career aspirations relevant to the course.
• Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.

You will learn

• Apply the fundamentals of graphic design, including layout, typography, colour, and visual communication principles.
• Create digital illustrations and design artwork using industry-standard Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Develop skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro for a range of creative projects.
• Produce engaging page layouts, digital photography, and video content for print and digital media.
• Build practical creative and technical skills that support pathways into further study and careers in the creative industries.

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive:

• Following block credit rules, recognition of up to six VCE Units. Credits accrue in the following sequence; 1, 2, 3, 4, 3 and 4 
• ATAR contribution: if you receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence you may be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR 
• Certificate III in Design Fundamentals qualification

Dress code and course materials

• USB removable flash drive for backing up / transferring files (from 4GB to 8GB)
• A4 Spiral Bound Visual Diary

Applications and attendance

Units