iscd FOUNDATION COURSE
Certificate IV in Design [CUV40303]
Even if you haven’t picked up a paint brush or pencil since you left primary school, or are looking for your next creative challenge, our foundation course will certainly get those creative juices flowing again.
Visit the galleries to see work produced by our students
Description
Officially known as Certificate CIV in Design, this course is nationally recognized, highly regarded and completely accessible to everyone who wants to explore their artistic side. No prior experience in design or art is required and there are no entrance exams. We believe that every individual is inherently creative and when you come to iscd, we simply give you the tools to unlock that inner artist/designer. The only thing we ask is that you be at least 16 years old...up to any age!
All our educators have contact with the industry, with many having gained Diplomas through ISCD. They are all fully qualified in CIV in Assessment and Workplace Training. They will nurture and embrace individual expression, teach design techniques and how the creative process works. You will be introduced to the endless possibilities in the application of colour, design elements and principles as well as many other exciting tips, tricks and new skills to propel you into an exciting creative adventure.
At the end of the foundation course, you are fully equipped and prepared for your next adventure into one of our exclusively designed Diplomas. A professionally presented portfolio of your design work is also developed and completed by the end of your first year studies.
You will have the opportunity to work on two commercial briefs while completing this course.
We also offer Recognition of Prior Learning upon request for those of you already practiced in design techniques, and raring to jump straight into a Diploma.
Outcomes
Throughout the course you will:
Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse
Apply colour theory in response to a brief
Research and apply the history and theory of design to design practice
Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept
Source and apply design industry knowledge
Interpret and respond to the design brief
Apply the design process to 2 and 3 dimensional work in response to a brief
Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief
Manage own work and learning and develop self as a designer
Research and apply techniques for graphic design
Professionally present a major project in spatial design, product design
Work with others
Follow health, safety and security procedures
Document work process
Select and prepare work for exhibition
Subject areas include
Introduction to Colour Theory
Colour Theory – Tone
Introduction to the Elements & Principles of Design
Conceptualisation and the Design Process
Composition and Basic Order
Monochromatic Colour Schemes
Design Techniques / Counterchange
Abstract and Semi Abstract Design
Colour Schemes
Design and Colour Research
Drawing from the Natural Environment
Drawing from the Natural Environment - Texture
Chroma Reduction
The Design and Colour Industry
Tertiary Colour
Tertiary Colour applied to a design
Dimensional Design
Colour Inversion
Colour Effects / Colour Psychology and Symbolism
Graphic Design
Throughout the course reference will be made to the professional application of knowledge and skills to all areas of the design world so that you can see the relationship between this foundation course, our professional Diplomas and how you can become an active member of this exciting profession.
Visit the galleries to see work produced by our students
