Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

Jobs and Skills WA: Creative courses
Want to make design your career?

If you would love a career in photography, graphic design, and desktop publishing, the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals is the course for you!

With this qualification, you'll gain skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of colour, drawing, digital imagery and the production of 2D and 3D images — ready to work in a photography or design role in a range of industries including fashion.

You'll also learn how to evaluate design solutions and to communicate ideas effectively using design terminology and a wide variety of visual presentation techniques, materials and technologies.

VET for secondary students
Industry: Creative Industries
National course code: CUA30720 | WA State ID: AD03

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Your introduction to the world of fashion

This Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Fashion and Textile Design) course is your introduction to the world of Fashion and Textile Design. North Metropolitan TAFE's program is delivered in our state of the art Fashion and Textile facilities in the heart of Northbridge and the Cultural Centre of Perth offering great exposure to industry.

We are the only training provider in WA offering a vocational course in textile design as well as exposing students to the full range of fashion design skills  and a studio facility.

Successful completion of this course can lead directly into the MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.


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