The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals will provide an introduction to a variety of basic skills in art and design. Students will experiment in printmaking, drawing, photography, 2D and 3D digital design using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, explore colour theory and research aspects of the design industry over two years of study.
Junior designer, Design assistant, Pre-press operator.
Students who complete the course are well placed to pathway into the Certificate IV in Design, the Certificate IV in Visual Arts, the Diploma of Graphic Design or Diploma of Visual Arts courses at SuniTAFE Mildura.
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable.
2 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | 90 | $20.00 |
| CUADES201 | Follow a design process | 50 | $5.00 |
| CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | 50 | $5.00 |
| CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | 60 | $5.00 |
| CUADES304 | Source and apply design industry knowledge | 20 | $5.00 |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | 45 | $5.00 |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices | 30 | $5.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | 60 | $5.00 |
| CUADIG304 | Create visual design components | 30 | $5.00 |
| CUAPPR314 | Participate in collaborative creative projects | 50 | $5.00 |
| CUAPRI211 | Develop printmaking skills | 50 | $25.00 |
| CUASCU211 | Develop sculptural skills | 50 | $25.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $5,268 |
| Concession | $203 |
| Self-Funded | $6,682 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 February | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, VET Delivery to Secondary Students, 9.00AM - 3.00PM |
