40 DESIGN COURSES BE EMPLOYED IN DESIGN BE AMBITIOUS
2 Use your natural creative talent and passion, to have a rewarding and fulfilling career designing amazing brand and advertising campaigns, beautiful interiors, innovative products and equipment, 3D films and art or provide administration support to the arts and design industry. Study design courses at TAFE NSW and our talented teachers will foster your artistic gifts and develop your design skills and techniques to set you up for a successful career in design and visual arts. Every year thousands of people enrol in design courses with TAFE NSW. That s because they know employers trust our training and employ our graduates. We offer nationally-recognised courses for every stage of your career, whether you re just getting started or whether you re a veteran. We re passionate about quality, hands-on training, and want to help you be your best.
3 WHY STUDY AT TAFE NSW? It has been such a wonderful experience and I loved the supportive and stimulating environment the teachers and support staff have cultivated. CAROL LLONOSO, ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF VISUAL ARTS Get a job before you graduate: many of our well-connected industry placements lead students into fulltime work Outstanding reputation: TAFE NSW courses, facilities and teachers have a long history of delivering exceptional training to work-ready graduates Strong industry connections: we have relationships with industry bodies such as the International Federation of Interior Designers (IFI) and the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Real world experience: gain knowledge through site visits and regular expert guest talks International opportunities: travel abroad on study tours or use your qualification to work world-wide Open career doors: our Bachelor degrees ensure your career progression JOB OPPORTUNITIES Employment for Graphic and Web Designers and Illustrators is expected to grow strongly to the end of 2020 MANY EMPLOYERS Employment for Interior Designers has risen strongly (in percentage terms) over the last 15 years and is expected to grow very strongly towards 2020 EARNING POTENTIAL Graphic Designers earn on average $1,280 per week, Interior Designers $1,002 per week and Industrial Designers $1,080 per week Source: Job outlook Career Opportunities Interior designer Creative Director Art Director Graphic Designer 3D Animator Illustrator Visual artist Film and Theatre Designer Colour Consultant Design Project Manager Jewellery and Object Designer
4 DESIGN COURSES AVAILABLE AT TAFE NSW FOR A CAREER AS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER, 3D ANIMATION ARTIST, ART DIRECTOR, OR PRODUCT DESIGNER AND ENTREPRENEUR HE20520 Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) The Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) is a three-year professional degree that prepares graduates for creative employment in the interior design industry in Australia and overseas. This degree develops highly creative design professionals who can think critically, reflect on ideas, and progress a complex project from a theoretical concept though to detailed resolution whilst balancing the social; ethical; cultural; technical; business; and environmental contexts in which a designer in the 21st century operates. Graduates of related diploma or advanced diploma courses in interior design may be offered advanced standing for this degree saving you time and money. HE20520 Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation This a professional degree that will prepare you for a career as an artist or animator in a range of visual media fields such as feature filmmaking; game design and development; television; online content development; and advertising. You will develop skills to work across the production pipeline and to meet international standards in the creation of entertainment products and communications media. By the end of the course, you will have gained a deep theoretical grounding in art and animation principles that will be supported by the technical skills and artistic sensibilities required to work in this creative industry. This is a highly specialised degree, perfect for those who are serious about developing their artistic and technical talents in preparation for the practical demands of the international 3D animation and visual effects industry. CUA607151 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts This course will take you to a new level it is designed to develop the creative independence, knowledge and experience that is required for a career as a professional artist. Practice at this level is underpinned by application of art theory and history, the ability to engage in critical discourse and to debate your own work and the work of others. Visual artists work within and across many mediums and your focus may be on ceramics; digital art; glasswork; drawing and illustration; jewellery making; painting; photo-media; printmaking; public art; sculpture; textiles or wood design. CUA60315 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design The Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design will provide you with the opportunity to build a great portfolio, work on live briefs with industry professionals, and undertake a mentored internship. You will also study project management and the business aspects of graphic design. The course culminates with an exhibition that is well attended by industry. Many of our graduates have gained employment directly from this event. This course is the perfect stepping stone to the start of a great career in graphic design.
5 10221NAT Advanced Diploma of Industrial Design Design your future and apply your creative and conceptual skills as an industrial designer. The Advanced Diploma of Industrial Design gives you the innovative design skills you need to make it in the demanding world of manufacturing, product design and industrial design. Graduates will gain practical, specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives that improve the efficiency of existing products or the creation and manufacture of new ones. This course is intended to provide you with advanced knowledge and skills to identify, design and develop new or improved products for manufacturing. I started studying industrial design to improve my CAD skills, which were shonky at best. In just over two years, and before I had even finished my advanced diploma, I was working fulltime designing products for JANDS DALLAS WINSPEAR, ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MSF50213 Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration Do you want to be an interior decorator, colour consultant, interior stylist or commercial decorator for furnishing and fabric stores and suppliers? This Diploma will give you the skills to be employed in any of these roles. The course covers the development of complete decorative schemes for the effective use of residential and commercial or institutional interior spaces, working with a client brief and within project parameters. It may also include specialist design areas, such as facilities for people with disabilities and the aged. TO DEVELOP YOUR DESIGN SKILLS ACROSS A RANGE OF VISUAL ARTS MEDIUMS CUV50111 Diploma of Visual Arts Do you like working with different mediums to combine specialist technical, creative and conceptual skills into art forms. This course will help you develop skills in ceramics, drawing and illustration, painting, photomedia, printmaking, public art, sculpture, textile design, wood design, digital art and glasswork. Your practical skills will be complemented by improving your knowledge and application of arts theory and history so you can critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations. TO START YOUR CAREER IN DESIGN CUA40715 Certificate IV in Design Get started in your design career with the TAFE NSW Certificate IV in Design. This nationally recognised training is designed to give you practical skills, which can be applied across a number of design disciplines. The core units of this course will teach you, through the development of your own creative project, how to develop your creative thinking, devise design solutions, interpret a design brief, integrate colour theory and design process. You will also choose 8 elective areas to study, based on your specific interests and career goals. CUA30715 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals Are you looking to delve into the world of design, but need a solid foundation of guiding principles? The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals course will train you to follow a design process, explore the use of colour, do creative design in 2D and 3D forms, source and apply design industry knowledge, understand the WHS process and produce drawings that communicate your creative ideas. You ll choose electives from areas like graphic design, photo imaging, art, craft and design, digital media, fashion design, visual communication, and writing, depending on your specific interests and career goals. FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE WORKING IN THE ARTS INDUSTRY CUA30615 Certificate III in Arts Administration This course will teach you administration requirements, specific to the arts industry. You ll learn to develop community networks; organise meetings; make a presentation; develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills; articulate, present and debate ideas; collaborate in a creative process; review and maintain a website; promote innovation in a team environment; and use and respect copyright. Once you have successfully completed the Certificate III in Arts Administration you may find job opportunities in administrative roles across a range of arts organisations, such as galleries, museums, theatres and community arts centres. SHORT COURSES AND SPECIFIC SKILL SETS TAFE NSW also offers a range of short courses throughout the year focused on key areas relevant to design.
6 WHERE CAN YOU STUDY? HUNTER & CENTRAL COAST ILLAWARRA, SOUTH COAST & SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS NEW ENGLAND NORTH COAST RIVERINA WESTERN NSW NORTHERN CENTRAL & SOUTH SOUTH WEST WEST ONLINE DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) HE20520 Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation HE20520 Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development- Concept Art CUA60415 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design CUA60315 Advanced Diploma of Interior Design MSF60113 Advanced Diploma of Industrial Design 10221NAT Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts CUA60715/CUV60211 Diploma of Ceramics CUA51215-01V01 Diploma of Graphic Design CUA50715/CUV50311 Diploma of Industrial Design 10220NAT Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration MSF50213 Diploma of Visual Arts CUV50111/CUA51115 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts CUA40615 Certificate IV in Arts Administration CUA40815/ CUV40511 Certificate IV in Design CUA40715/CUV40311 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration MSF40113 Certificate IV Photography and Photo Imaging CUA41115 Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts CUV30211/ CIA20415 Certificate III in Arts Administration CUA30615/ CUV30411 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals CUA30715/ CUV30311
7 WHERE CAN YOU STUDY? HUNTER & CENTRAL COAST ILLAWARRA, SOUTH COAST & SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS NEW ENGLAND NORTH COAST RIVERINA WESTERN NSW NORTHERN CENTRAL & SOUTH SOUTH WEST WEST ONLINE Certificate III Jewellery Manufacture MEM30605 Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts CUA20415/ CUV20211 Certificate II in Visual Arts CUA20715-01V01 SHORT COURSES AND SPECIFIC SKILL SETS Statement of Attainment in Interior Styling Statement of Attainment in Interior Decoration Foundations Statement of Attainment in Create Observational Drawings Statement of Attainment in Printmaking Statement of Attainment in Ceramic Design Statement of Attainment in Preparatory Skill Set for Professional Graphic Design Practice Introduction to Art Ceramics (various) Open Studio Practice (Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture) Printmaking Skills and Techniques TAFE Plus Statement in Sculpture Skills and Techniques TAFE Plus Statement in Drawing Skills and Techniques Glaze Formulation Vivid Expression in Paint Jewellery as Sculpture Gallery and Museum Skills Designing Jewellery with Rhino
8 REASONS TO CHOOSE TAFE NSW 1 Be job ready: with practical skills and work experience 2 Be employed: with our strong employer connections 3 Be smart with your money: affordable courses with government funding 4 Be in control: study when it suits you online, at one of our 130 NSW campuses, or in the workplace 5 Be whatever you want to be: over 1200 courses from Certificates to Degrees READY TO BE AMBITIOUS? Take the next step and enrol at TAFE NSW today. Phone 131 601 Email courses@tafensw.edu.au Visit tafensw.edu.au DIDN T FIND WHAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR? TAFE NSW offers over 1200 different courses you can study right across the state or in the comfort of your own home. Call us on 131 601 to discuss what course might be right for you. Information correct at time of printing November 2016. For the latest information contact 131 601 or visit tafensw.edu.au