Duration
2 Years½ Day/Week
Location
Geelong CityPlacement
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
- Introduction to various drawing materials and techniques
- Hands-on experience in using Adobe suite of products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro
- Fundamentals of design and illustration, both traditional and digital
- Exploration of page layout, typography, digital photography and video editing
- Application of colour to enhance visual work
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 projects
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Portfolio
Further study options
- Diploma of Graphic Design
- Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Communication Design)
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 Geelong City Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Delivered Geelong City Campus | Apply |
| 2025 VET Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student | 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 |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas | CUAACD311 | 90 |
| Year 1 Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Capture photographic images | CUAPHI312 | 60 |
| Prepare video assets | CUADIG311 | 30 |
| Produce and prepare photo images | CUADIG303 | 20 |
| Year 2 Core Units | Code | Hours |
| Explore the use of colour | CUADES301 | 50 |
| Follow a design process | CUADES201 | 50 |
| Produce creative work | CUAPPR311 | 45 |
| Source and apply design industry knowledge | CUADES304 | 20 |
| Year 2 Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Prepare files for print | CUAGRD311 | 60 |
| Use typography techniques | CUAGRD312 | 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