Vocational Pathway: Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (105773D) + Diploma of Graphic Design (105818G) - Lidcombe

TAFE NSW's Certificate III in Design Fundamentals equips students with the skills to start their career in junior roles in design studios, retail art spaces, galleries and arts administration.

Graduates will learn the guiding principles of design from concept to product and be challenged to create, make, illustrate and collaborate. They will experiment with digital design, 3D modelling and the application of a range of materials and equipment.

The Certificate course provides learners with the opportunity to explore the foundations of different creative disciplines and mediums. They discover design strengths and take the next step in a creative career.

TAFE NSW's Diploma of Graphic Design strengthens creative and technical design skills and deepens student's abilities in visual storytelling.

Design thinking and creative problem solving are skills that are in demand in creative and broader industries. The graphic design creative practices and processes implemented in this course help graduates to think outside the square and problem solve on a physical, digital and conceptual level.

Students learn how to develop and extend their design skills and practice, research visual communication history and theory, develop graphic design practices to meet industry needs and present a body of creative work.