Duration
2 Years½ Day/Week
Location
East GeelongPlacement
RecommendedScored
No
Entry requirements
- Attending a secondary school
- Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
- Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.
You will learn
- Fundamental design skills relevant to creative design across multiple industries
- Develop a broad range of technical and conceptual design skills
- Apply introductory design theory and history to your practice
- Apply various digital and technical design skills to interpret, respond, create and present to a range of design briefs
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:
- Following block credit rules, recognition of up to six VCE Units. Credits accrue in the following sequence; 1, 2, 3, 4, 3 and 4
- ATAR contribution: if you receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence you may be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR
- Certificate III in Design Fundamentals qualification
Dress code and course materials
- Clothing suitable for program activities - school uniform
- Dress code and course materials
Assessment is based on
- Hands-on work
- Journals / Portfolios
- Assignments
- Team projects
Further study options
- Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
- Diploma of Interior Design
- Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Applications & attendance
How to apply
You must first speak to your school about VETDSS before proceeding with the below application.
- Watch our how to apply video.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 VET Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student | Apply |
| 2025 VET Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Delivered East Geelong Campus | Apply |
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.
Units
| Year 1 Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply work health and safety practices | CUAWHS312 | 30 |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | CUADES302 | 60 |
| Explore the use of colour | CUADES301 | 50 |
| Year 1 Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context | CUADES202 | 30 |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | CUADES303 | 60 |
| Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | CUADES305 | 65 |
| Year 2 Core Units | Code | Hours |
| Follow a design process | CUADES201 | 50 |
| Produce creative work | CUAPPR311 | 45 |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas | CUAACD311 | 90 |
| Source and apply design industry knowledge | CUADES304 | 20 |
| Year 2 Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Make scale models | CUAACD314 | 50 |
| Produce computer-aided drawings | CUAACD312 | 60 |
Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga