2021 Bendigo TAFE Creative Hair and Hospitality Course Guide

CREATIVE Creative arts and design qualifications at Bendigo TAFE can open up a world of exciting career paths. We offer qualifications in creative arts, graphic design and writing. Our facilities are equipped with the latest industry technologies. Design students train in our computer lab with the latest software at their fingertips, so they can deliver innovative design solutions for industry. Art students create their work in creative art studios equipped with everything needed to produce their own works of art and hone their creativity. Writing and editing students will be taught and mentored by industry professionals who continually update their qualifications to ensure students graduate with up-to-date skills and knowledge in this ever evolving industry. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES BENDIGO CITY CAMPUS | 23 MUNDY STREET, BENDIGO CHARLESTON ROAD CAMPUS | ​CHARLESTON ROAD, BENDIGO CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN Course code CUA40715 Direct entry / February intake This course provides a starting point for a career in graphic design, you will learn about design briefs, creative thinking and design solutions. Key study areas include basic design principles and elements, drawing, typography, colour theory, 2D and 3D exploration and techniques, use of design software and creative thinking skills. DURATION Full-time: 1 year PREREQUISITES You need to have satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills to undertake this course and be at least 15 years of age. SELECTION PROCESS Individual interview. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Junior Design Assistant. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Students completing this course can study further with the Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50715) at Bendigo TAFE. CORE UNITS Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills BSBCRT301 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design BSBDES305 Generate design solutions BSBDES401 Interpret and respond to a design brief BSBDES402 Contribute to health and safety of self and others BSBWHS201 Integrate colour theory and design processes CUAACD401 Realise a creative project CUAPPR401 GRAPHIC DESIGN DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN Course code CUA50715 Direct entry / February intake This qualification reflects the role of Graphic Designers at the beginning of their professional careers. They combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. DURATION Full-time: 1 year PREREQUISITES You need to have completed VCE (or equivalent) or be of mature age and have sufficient work experience. You also need to have a high level of literacy and numeracy skills following completion of a LLN assessment. Some art and design skills are necessary. SELECTION PROCESS Assessment of portfolio and individual interview. Successful completion of Certificate IV in Design (CUA40715) gives automatic entry. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Freelance Designer, Graphic Design Assistant. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Graduates are eligible for credits towards a degree and guaranteed entry in to a leading Australian university. Learn more on page X. CORE UNITS Develop and extend design skills and practice BSBDES403 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools CUAACD501 Research visual communication history and theory CUAGRD501 Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications CUAGRD502 Produce typographic design solutions CUAGRD503 Create and manipulate graphics CUAGRD504 Design and manipulate complex layouts CUAGRD505 Present a body of own creative work CUAPPR503 Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs CUAGRD506 34 35 ENROL NOW ENROL NOW