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Course: Certificate IV in Design (Mac) CUV40303 (specialising in Web Design)

Positive employment conditions for web designers make this the perfect time to set your career in train with a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you are completely new to web design or you have some limited experience with Dreamweaver and Flash or desktop publishing software, this online course will help you lay the foundations for a rewarding career. Blending fundamental design theory with practical skills, it will provide a pathway to further studies and will help you pursue that sought-after entry-level position.

Complete with the latest content, complimentary software and the support of an experienced trainer, this distance learning course is also highly flexible. With no set start date or study schedule, you are free to learn at your own pace, while still graduating with a valuable qualification.

Potential careers:
  • Junior web designer
  • Junior digital designer
  • Junior Flash designer

Included materials

  • Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium (Student and Teacher Edition), which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash software and more.

Valued at $335!
Course Number E0131
Course Fees From $101.04 per week View our payment options
Delivery mode: Online
Course duration: Max 24 months
Assessments: Discussion, blog, questions, quiz and major project
Qualification: Certificate IV
Nationally Recognised Yes
Government Funding Yes
Career One jobs for:
New Media 8
Graphic Design 25
User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX) & Web Design 31

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Subject

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BSBDES301A
  • Explore the use of colour
    • Source information on colour and colour theory
    • Experiment with colour
    • Communicate concepts and ideas through use of colour
BSBDES302A
BSBDES303A
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
BSBDES305A
BSBDES402A
BSBOHS201A
  • Participate in OHS processes
    • Work safely
    • Implement workplace safety requirements
    • Participate in OHS consultative processes
    • Follow safety procedures
CUVCOR04B
CUVCOR09B
CUVDES04B
CUVCRS05B
  • Use typography techniques for design work
    • Interpret the brief for typographic work
    • Organise resources for typographic work
    • Test and explore a range of techniques for typography
    • Produce typography
    • Ensure quality of typographic product
CUVDSP07B
ICAB4169A
  • Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
CUFDIG402A
  • Design user interfaces
    • Identify project requirements
    • Draft design specifications
    • Finalise user interface designs
CUFDIG403A
  • Create user interfaces
    • Clarify project requirements
    • Generate ideas
    • Plan approach
    • Produce user interfaces
    • Evaluate user interfaces
ICAB5165A
  • Create dynamic web pages
CUFDIG401A
  • Author interactive media
    • Identify multimedia elements
    • Identify scope of authoring software
    • Use authoring software
    • Create interactive sequence
    • Evaluate interactive prototype
    • Seek confirmation from relevant personnel to transform prototype into final product
CUFDIG302A
  • Author interactive sequences
    • Plan use of authoring tool
    • Prepare to use authoring tool
    • Produce interactive sequences
    • Check functionality of interactive sequence

Entry requirements

Minimum education

  • Year 10 or equivalent OR
  • relevant qualification OR
  • relevant vocational experience.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. Minimum specifications for the computer are:

  • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent,
  • Mac OS X and
  • CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
  • Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

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.

Students who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Design CUV40303 (specialising in Web Design) may go on to further studies in this discipline.

Tracey Warren

Tracey Warren

Tracey has been a trainer with Open Colleges for the past four years, and is the author of our Certificate in Illustration & Drawing Made Easy.

Always enthusiastic about her craft as an artist, Tracey passes on this passion in her feedback to students, encouraging their creativity to bring out the 'inner artist' in everyone.

In 2008, Tracey's commitment to her work was rewarded when she was named Open Colleges' Most Outstanding Tutor.

Masoud Tymouri

Masoud Tymouri

Masoud Tymouri, our business, human resources, management and occupational health and safety trainer, is highly experienced in training and assessing both local and international students.

The expertise that Masoud has developed during 18-plus years of practical experience is supported by a lengthy list of qualifications. He has successfully completed a Master's of Leadership & Management in Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies, Bachelor's of Business, Advanced Diploma of Management, Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources), Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety and Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment.

Masoud brings all his knowledge and experience to his training role at Open Colleges, and provides every support to his students throughout their learning experience.

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Government funding

In some instances, students may be eligible for Austudy, Centrelink or other government-funded programs to help with study. Please check with Centrelink regarding eligibility, or contact a course and careers advisor on 1300 853 033.

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