CUV30303 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: CUV03 - Visual Arts, Craft and Design
TAFE NSW Course No: 19230
This course is for people who want to develop fundamental skills in design and prepare for further study at the Certificate IV level.
You will learn about the history and theory of design and the contemporary design industry. You will research, explore and experiment by producing drawings both by hand and computer and learn how to safely apply the design process to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional work, based on a design brief.
The course covers the following areas: design research, concept development, exploration of the design process, colour theory, drawing and presentation skills and design in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional contexts and media.
Please note material costs are involved in doing this course. Details are available from the campus offering the course.
Career Opportunities: Design assistant.
Articulation: This course articulates into the Certificate IV in Design.
Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent).
Student Selection:
SELECTION CRITERIA Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
- A capability in creative media skills (eg drawing etc).
- Application of colour, techniques and media.
- Cleanliness in presentation of artworks.
- Use of critical judgement in the placement of forms, images and layout.
In evaluating the applicant's work the selection panel will look for aptitude in the following:
- An imaginative use of media (at least two different media should be demonstrated).
- Individuality of expression.
- A creative approach to problem solving.
- The ability to develop design solutions.
- A well-developed sense of colour appreciation.
- The imaginative and innovative application of ideas.
- Clean and accurate skills in the presentation of work.
SELECTION METHOD Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Course Application Form and you will need to submit a portfolio of six works, three pieces of which are of your own selection and three pieces set by the campus. All work submitted must be your own and must be original - that is, it should not contain the work of others. If the work is too large to submit, or is an installation piece a copy/image may be submitted as long as the support work is authenticated. A panel of at least three teachers will assess your portfolio. Contact your campus for more detailed information on portfolio requirements.
| Competency Units | |
| Group 1: COMPULSORY UNITS. All module/units must be completed. | |
| BSBDES301A | Explore the use of colour |
| BSBDES302A | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| BSBDES303A | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| BSBDES304A | Source and apply design industry knowledge |
| BSBDES305A | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
| BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes |
| CUVCOR03B | Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work |
| CUVCOR08B | Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept |
| CUVDES04B | Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief |
| Group 2: ELECTIVES. At least 5 module/units must be completed. | |
| BSBCMM401A | Make a presentation |
| BSBDES201A | Follow a design process |
| BSBDES202A | Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context |
| CUFANM303A | Create digital 3D models |
| CUFDIG304A | Create visual design components |
| CUVCOR07B | Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea |
| CUVCRS03B | Produce computer-aided drawings |
| CUVCRS04B | Produce technical drawings |
| CUVCRS05B | Use typography techniques for design work |
| CUVCRS06B | Make scale models |
| CUVCRS08B | Document the work progress |
| CUVCRS11B | Select and prepare work for exhibition |
| CUVCRS16B | Prepare text and graphic files for print processing |
| CUVDSP07B | Research and apply techniques for graphic design |
| CUVDSP13B | Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects |
| CUVDSP14B | Research and apply techniques for the design of products |
| CUVDSP15B | Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design |
| CUVVSP12B | Produce digital images |
| CUVVSP26B | Apply techniques to produce jewellery |
| CUVVSP27B | Produce jewellery |
| CUVVSP28B | Research and experiment with techniques to produce jewellery |
| CUVVSP52B | Research and experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| ICAU2006B | Operate computing packages |
| ICAU3126B | Use advanced features of computer applications |
| ICPPP224B | Produce pages using a page layout application |
| MEM30004A | Use CAD to create and display 3D models |
| Group 998: TUTORIAL | |
| 19230A | Technical tutorial support |
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Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 1, 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide Application Form by 31 October 2008.
Late applications will be accepted..
Campuses:
Great Lakes - Full-time, 15 hours (3 days) per week for 36 weeks. For more information please contact the campus on (02) 6555 0600 or call 131 601.
Kingscliff - Full-time day, 3.5 days per week for 18 weeks (TAFE NSW application code: 192302621).
For more information contact Stacy Pollard or Craig Elliott on (02) 6674 7200 or call 131 601.
Information Sheet, Semester 1 2009, Kingscliff Campus (248KB)
