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Certificate IV in Graphic Design Foundation

Certificate IV in Graphic Design Foundation

Accredited course
National Code:
91007NSW
State Code:
7290
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2002
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
715
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
Accredited Date
16/12/2002
Expiry Date
31/12/2008
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The course is for persons who wish to gain foundation skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work in the graphic design industries. Learners will carry out and apply a range of professional design activities with emphasis being placed on the development of a visual vocabulary, strong image concepts, visual problem solving and communication and perceptual skills.

Learners create and execute design concepts and present finished artwork using a combination of traditional studio
media and digital technologies.

Schedule
1.

CORE - learners to complete all modules

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10815 Colour and Media 50 Module
10822 Computer Graphic Skills 1 50 Module
10821 Computing for Design 50 Module
10820 Design Concept Development 40 Module
10816 Design Context 25 Module
10813 Design Elements and Principles 50 Module
10819 Design Processes 40 Module
10817 Design Research 25 Module
10826 Design Studio Practices 80 Module
10825 Photo Imaging 1 50 Module
10824 Typographic Design 1 50 Module
65004 NCS004 Work Team Communication 34 Module
2.

CORE ELECTIVE MODULES - learners to complete one module

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10827 Drawing for Design 50 Module
10893 Visual Perception and Expression 50 Module
3.

ELECTIVE MODULES - Learners to complete modules to a minimum of 120 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10895 2 Dimensional Design 80 Module
10830 3d Design and Construction 40 Module
10894 Design Presentation Skills 50 Module
10828 Figure Drawing for Design 40 Module
10829 Illustration Skills 80 Module
10831 Professional Design Practice 50 Module
4.

TUTORIAL SUPPORT MODULES

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10833 Technical Tutorial Support 70 Module
10834 Tutorial Support 70 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
7305 15517WA Certificate IV in Graphic Design & Multimedia Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
C618 CUV40303 Certificate IV in Design Qualification
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of TAFE NSW, registered providers may obtain a license to deliver a NSW Crown Copyright course through VETAB (phone: (02) 9244 5335, fax: (02) 9244 5344).

2. The proponent for this course is the NSW TAFE Commission - Information Tech Arts and Media - Design Program Area - Contact: Program Manager (Design), Information Technology, Arts and Media Educational Services Division. Phone: (02) 9217 4293 fax (02) 9217 4044, or Curriculum Clearinghouse Officer (02) 9244 5073. This course has been accredited by TAFE NSW under delegation from VETAB. It has been placed on the National Register as code 91007NSW.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the Department of Training or the Curriculum Officer, Central TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge WA 6865, telephone (08) 6211 2285.
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