Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design)

Jobs and Skills WA: Graphic design courses
Turn your creative skills into a career!

The world of graphic design offers fantastic career opportunities across a range of areas including for digital media, print media, advertising, film and television, and even game design.

With this nationally recognised qualification, you'll be getting a fantastic head start on your career as a graphic designer. You'll learn the fundamental principles of graphic design, and how to use industry software and programs for things like designing and creating illustrations and mixed media. You'll also learn how to prepare project briefs, and deal with clients.

What a great start to a great career!

VET for secondary students
Industry: Creative Industries
National course code: CUA30720 | WA State ID: AE46

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Discover Graphic Design

Looking for an exciting design course that blends cutting-edge Artifical Intelligence (AI) technology with classic design principles? This energised Design Fundamentals course incorporates AI technology into traditional Graphic Design experiences, while still emphasising foundational skills and knowledge in this discipline. The result is a dynamic and forward-thinking curriculum that offers endless opportunities for creative expression and experimentation.

This qualification gives you the practical skills and knowledge to create and communicate design concepts you need on your path to a career in Graphic Design. You will also learn to evaluate design solutions and communicate your ideas effectively, using a wide range of visual presentation techniques, materials, and technologies.

We'll help you 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 and you'll gain hands-on experience designing and creating graphic design collateral using Adobe design software.

This is the perfect foundation to take your studies to the next level in graphic design with AI technology integrated throughout the curriculum.


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