Course Overview

About This Course

The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals provides a solid foundation in the principles of designing and creating a range of content including 2D and 3D designs, photographic composition, image editing and video production. If you want to develop expertise in industry standard software and make your mark in the digital economy this is a perfect place to start. The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals has been customised by our highly skilled staff in collaboration with current industry professionals to provide students with the skills they will need to be successful in the world of design and digital content creation. This comprehensive course addresses the convergence of traditional graphic design techniques and current digital media disciplines within today's industry.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Building L, 1030 Cavendish Rd, Mount Gravatt East, Queensland 4122

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

A good grounding in the use of computers prior to starting this course is essential.
In order to successfully complete this course, you should expect to complete some work in your own time, including research tasks, completing projects, and practicing the skills and knowledge covered by the course.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Photographer, Photographer's Assistant, Illustrator, Digital Artist, Multimedia Designer, Video Editor, Photo Retoucher, Camera/Lighting Assistant, Junior Design Assistant, Freelance Graphic Designer, Video Assistant, Junior Digital Content Creator, Junior Graphic Designer. The Australian government's Job Outlook website states the number of people working as Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators grew strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years: from 59,500 in 2018 to 67,000 by 2023. There are likely to be around 27,000 job openings over 5 years (that's about 5,400 a year).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

CUAWHS312

Apply work health and safety practices

Core unit

CUADES301

Explore the use of colour

Core unit

CUAACD311

Produce drawings to communicate ideas

Core unit

CUADES201

Follow a design process

Core unit

CUADES304

Source and apply design industry knowledge

Core unit

CUAPPR311

Produce creative work

Core unit

CUADES302

Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

Core unit

CUADES303

Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

Elective unit chosen by AIAS

CUAPHI313

Process photo images

Elective unit chosen by AIAS

CUACAM311

Shoot material for screen productions

Elective unit chosen by AIAS

CUAPOS211

Perform basic vision and sound editing

Elective unit chosen by AIAS

CUAPHI312

Capture photographic images

Elective unit chosen by AIAS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What software will I learn to use in this course?

You will learn the fundamentals of photography, design layout, illustration and video production using the latest industry software including Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Affinity Publisher, and DaVinci Resolve.

Why does this graphic design course include screen and media production units?

In today's internet-centric and e-commerce world, digital video content is central to business and product marketing. By 2020, digital video was projected to constitute over fifty percent of all mobile traffic and up to eighty percent of all web traffic. Digital video advertising has been shown to be six hundred percent more effective in marketing a product or idea than print and direct mail combined, making video skills essential for designers.

How long does it take to complete the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals?

The course duration ranges from 6 months to 2 years, and is available to study full time or part time, entirely online.

What career opportunities are available after completing this course?

Graduates may find employment as a Freelance Graphic Designer, Photographer's Assistant, Video Assistant, Junior Digital Content Creator, or Junior Graphic Designer. The course provides a solid basis for entry level employment, further study or skills development in the fields of graphic design, photography or screen and media production.

Is VET Student Loans available for this course?

Yes, VET Student Loans are available for the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals at Australian Institute of Advanced Studies.

Application

How to Apply

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Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

About This Course

Available Locations

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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