Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Exterior & Interior Design)

Jobs and Skills WA: Creative courses
Build your design skills and get to work!

If you have a flair for creative design, and like the idea of working with buildings and interior and exterior architectural spaces — residential and commercial — this is the course for you!

Through this nationally recognised qualification; you'll learn the fundamental principles of design, and how to create technical drawings and 3D models. 

Depending on options available with your training provider, you'll be able to choose elective units that enable you to build a range of technical and conceptual design skills specialising in particular areas of interior and exterior design.

 

VET for secondary students
Industry: Creative Industries
National course code: CUA30720 | WA State ID: AE45

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Design your way from outside to inside

This course offers you the opportunity for creative expression and experimentation in both exterior and interior design.

You'll gain practical skills and knowledge to create and communicate design concepts. You will also learn to evaluate design solutions and communicate your ideas effectively.

Over the semester, you'll dive into 2D design principles and processes, create basic 3D models using both digital and traditional methods, explore colour theory, and practice your drawing skills. More importantly you'll gain hands-on experience designing and creating your own designs and models.

This is the perfect foundation for a pathway in building design and designing interiors, and with AI technology integrated throughout the curriculum, you'll discover new and exciting ways to apply your design skills and start on your path to a career in design.


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