CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design
(specialising in Graphic Design)

Graphic design ticks a lot of boxes for those wanting both a creative and stimulating career. Graphic designers work in advertising and design agencies, art studios, production houses, publishing companies and marketing departments. Some graduates even set up their own businesses.

If you are considering entering this industry, it pays to have design skills that are in demand. One of the most convenient ways to acquire the right skills is via an online learning course like this. You control when you start, when you study and how fast you progress.

This online course will train you in fundamental design principles, as well as digital illustration and imaging. High quality content and learning materials are a feature of the course, as is the guidance of a supportive trainer. Upon graduation, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification and a defined pathway to further education, and be ready to seek entry-level work in graphic design.

Potential careers outcomes:

• Assistant Graphic Designer
• Assistant Desktop Publisher
• Assistant Digital Content Artist
• Assistant Designer in Online Advertising
• Freelance Graphic Designer

• Course Detail

  Course number F001G	Course duration Max 24 months
  Course fees from $114.38 per week	Qualification Certificate IV
  Delivery mode Online	Nationally recognised Yes
  Assessments Discussion, blog, questions, quiz and major project	National Code CUV40311
  Awarded By Open Colleges
  Associated With

• Subjects

  • BSBDES305A: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
    • Collect information on history and theory of design
    • Apply information to own area of work
    • Update and maintain knowledge of design trends
  • CUVACD401A: Integrate colour theory and design processes
    • Research information on colour theory and design processes
    • Communicate ideas through the application of colour and design theory
    • Evaluate design work
  • BSBCRT301A: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
    • Develop a questioning mindset
    • Generate ideas and responses
    • Challenge, test and re invent ideas
    • Enhance creative thinking skills
  • BSBDES401A: Generate design solutions
    • Define the design challenge
    • Undertake research to inform the design solution
    • Communicate and collaborate with others
    • Generate ideas and responses to the design challenge
    • Select a design solution
  • BSBDES402A: Interpret and respond to a design brief
    • Interpret design brief
    • Explore and develop design concept
    • Liaise with client
    • Plan production of work
  • CUVPRP401A: Realise a creative project
    • Develop ideas for project work
    • Organise the creative project
    • Create finished work
    • Evaluate own work
  • BSBOHS201A: Participate in OHS processes
    • Work safely
    • Implement workplace safety requirements
    • Participate in OHS consultative processes
    • Follow safety procedures
       
  • BSBDES304A: Source and apply design industry knowledge
    • Source and apply information on the structure and operation of the design industry
    • Source and apply knowledge on employment obligations and opportunities that impact on designers
    • Seek information on new design technology
    • Update industry knowledge
    • Apply information on ethical and legal work practices
  • CUVGRD302A: Use typography techniques
    • Prepare to undertake typographic work
    • Test and explore a range of typographical techniques
    • Complete typographic work
    • Ensure quality of typographic output
  • CUVGRD401A: Research and apply graphic design techniques
    • Interpret graphic design briefsOrganise resources Test graphic design approaches Produce graphic design work
    • Interpret graphic design briefs
    • Organise resources
    • Test graphic design approaches
    • Produce graphic design work
  • BSBDES302A: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
    • Source information on 2-dimensional design
    • Explore the creative design process for 2-dimensional forms
    • Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 2-dimensional forms
  • BSBDES303A: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
    • Source information on 3-dimensional design
    • Explore the creative design process for 3-dimensional forms
    • Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 3-dimensional forms
  • CUVILL401A: Research and apply techniques for illustrative work
    • Interpret briefs for illustrative workOrganise resources Test design approaches for illustrative workProduce illustrative work
    • Interpret briefs for illustrative work
    • Organise resources
    • Test design approaches for illustrative work
    • Produce illustrative work
  • CUVGRD301A: Prepare files for publication
    • Clarify formatting requirementsPrepare text for pre-press processingPrepare graphics for pre-press processingFinalise work
    • Clarify formatting requirements
    • Prepare text for pre-press processing
    • Prepare graphics for pre-press processing
    • Finalise work
  • CUVDIG401A: Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images
    • Develop proficiency with a range of digital imaging techniques and media
    • Develop ideas for digital imaging
    • Organise digital imaging resources
    • Create finished digital images
    • Evaluate own digital imaging work

• Requirements

  Entry requirements

  Education

  There are no minimum education requirements to enter this course, however you'll need some creative skills and be confident using a computer and software programs to successfully complete the program - see below for more details.

  Creative Ability

  You'll need some creative and design skills to start this course. You can demonstrate these skills through:

  • completion of a relevant subject at High School (such as Art, Design, Digital Media, Animation or Communication) OR
  • other qualifications in a related field OR
  • other relevant work experience where you use your creative and design skills

  If you're unsure as to whether you meet these entry requirements, your best bet is to contact us so we can provide you with more info about exactly what you require and your study options.

  Minimum age

  The minimum age for this course is 16. If you are under 18 your application needs to be signed by a parent or guardian.

  Computer requirements

  Because this is an online course, you'll need access to a computer and the internet so that you can view and interact with your course material and complete your assessments. You'll also need access to a digital camera to document design processes and record images (most smart phones contain a capable digital camera).

  As this is a graphic design course, your computer will need to be up to date with some fairly recent software and operating systems, including Microsoft Office 2007 (or similar), CD/DVD ROM Drive etc.

  You'll also need to have basic computer skills to complete the various course activities. If you feel like your computer literacy isn't up to scratch, you can take one of our skill builder courses.

  Software Requirements

  During this course you'll learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign as well as some other Adobe software programs, so you'll need access to Adobe Creative Cloud (ACC). This is a subscription services which you will need to arrange in order to start the course, which will give you access to all the software, technical support and training from Adobe. The ACC subscription is not included in your course fee. Student subscriptions are generally available for a reduced price - see the Adobe website for more information.

  English language requirements

  During this course you'll read workbooks, complete assessments and participate in online discussions, so you need an English proficiency at the Year 10 level. If you haven't completed Year 10 English, you can qualify for this course with:

  • A Certificate II or higher in any field OR
  • 2 years of work experience in a job where you regularly use written documentation and communication

  Evidence

  Example

  IELTS Overall score of 5.5 TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet) 12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

  Open Colleges will endeavour to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties with language, literacy and numeracy.

  Additional requirements

  Students will need to own or have access to a digital camera.

• Pathways

  Students who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Design CUV40311 may go on to further studies in this discipline.

• Trainers and Assessors

  • Isobelle Viv Pover

    

    I'm a creative designer using a large palette of materials and mediums. I have a 'hands-on' approach and use new technology tools to push the mediums and pathways of project work.

    The multi-disciplinary design experience I have, resonates in cross-functional visual communications to utilise design thinking and project planning. The synthesis of design ideation, production experiences, ongoing learning and qualification are realised in a holistic approach to design deliverables.

    My design and photography experience looks at how and why branded cultures work, sees opportunities with new technologies, materials and production techniques for possibilities with competitive edges. "Projects create noise, with a ripple effect to energise a marketplace."

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