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Program Description – Certificate IV in Design The Certificate IV in Design program aims to provide students with a base qualification with potential to move to higher levels of studies and positions in the discipline of design including product design, graphic arts, multimedia and more general design areas. It also compliments other vocational training, adding design as an additional discipline. The program features are directed towards an individual folio of creative work that could be used for either application to higher levels of study, or an entry point into industry. The features include; Media and drawing techniques, exploration of typography and 2D design, digital photography and film, and digital manipulation of design and images using a variety of software, 3D design and construction techniques and underpinning history and theories around design.

The Graphic Art and Design Gallery

The one year Certificate is nationally accredited and has recently undergone development into a Training Package. This process has resulted in an industry relevant and endorsed qualification that is recognised nationally.

Mode and Duration

Certificate – 1 year full-time

(Part time or Accelerated study is only available as a full-fee paying delivery)

Contact the school on +613 9925 4819 for further information.

Entrance requirements

Year 12 applicants; Successful completion of VCE or equivalent

All applicants need to apply through VTAC and will be subject to a selection process that requires the presentation of a folio of work in an interview.

Study Pathways

The Certificate can lead to the following educational pathways; Communication Design, Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, Mulitmedia, Product Design and Visual Merchandising, Interior Design and Decoration, and Advertising (creative).

RMIT accepts and will credit transfer successfully completed equivalent qualifications that are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Programs and units must be verified by an original statement of attainment (official transcript of results) from other Registered Training Organisations.

Career Prospects

The program prepares students for further study related to the area for industry and employment in the graphic design or product design fields or if the student is already in industry, program can add value to current career prospects.

For more detailed information regarding the courses click on the link below:

Certificate IV in Design

Short Courses

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Contact the School of Design (TAFE) (+61 3) 9925 4819