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Certificate IIIin Design
Fundamentals
Start your career in the creative industries on the right footwith this entry-level course that will give you foundation
skills and knowledge to undertake further studies. With afocus on creativity, communication and problem-solving you
will learn about colour theory, drawing, design, typography
and collaboration.

COURSE LENGTH
2 terms full-time (approx. 6 months)
4 terms part-time (approx. 1 year)
Part-time option only available fordomestic students.

CAMPUS
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Gold Coast

DELIVERYFace-to-face, online1 and blended2

Practical skills

Expert trainers

Foundation skills

Collaborate

combine problem-solving withtechnical skills

with extensive designexperienceand knowledge to undertake
further studies

with like-minded creatives

INTAKE DATES
30 Jan 23

24 Apr 23

17 Jul 23

09 Oct 23

29 Jan 24

22 Apr 24

15 Jul 24

07 Oct 24

1. Up to one-third delivered online for student visa holders
2. Blended option available to domestic students only

Young Rabbit Pty Ltd (ABN 28 003 381 182) trading as Australian Pacific College | RTO Code: 90396 | CRICOS Code: 01331F
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & SELECTION CRITERIAACADEMIC Successful completion of Australian Year 10 orequivalent.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Successful completion of 8 weeks of General English
at Intermediate level or equivalent (plus 80%attendance) at English Unlimited or 10 weeks atother approved providers.

COURSE OVERVIEW & STRUCTURE
APC’s Certificate III in Design Fundamentals will
introduce students to foundation skills to launch
their career in a creative industry. Students willexperience a variety of projects to begin shaping
their design style and inform their progression toan area of specialisation. Building from a base ofhistory and theory students will follow the design
process and collaborate with their peers to explore
colour, drawing, 2D & 3D, typography, page layout
and industry software.

PATHWAYS
Students who successfully complete the Certificate
III in Design Fundamentals may continue onto theDiploma of Graphic Design, Diploma of Interior
Design or Diploma of Applied Fashion Designand Merchandising courses at Australian PacificCollege (subject to prerequisite requirements).

ASSESSMENTS
All APC vocational courses are assessed througha combination of assessment types that may
include short answer questions, studio projects,essays, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/orpresentations.

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COURSE FEESHOW TO PAY$5,000Application fee: $150

Direct debit or credit card
before each term start
date.

MODES OF DELIVERY
Student visa holders: Face-to-face (up toone-third may be delivered online or by distance)
Domestic students (and other visas): Face-to-face,
online and blended options available.

POSSIBLE JOB TITLES RELEVANT TO THISQUALIFICATION
Graphic Operator
Digital Artist
Junior design assistant

4 SUBJECTSThe Design Process

Design Periods

Exploring 3D through Objects and SpaceThe Design Workplace

Course and campus availability subject to demand.
One term is 9 weeks of study.
For a free assessment of your current English level, please go to apc.edu.au/applications/#entry-tests
For more info about our University pathways, visit apc.edu.au/courses/#university-pathways

International students: A temporary resident of Australia and/or a resident or citizen of any other country.
Domestic students: An Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
Young Rabbit Pty Ltd (ABN 28 003 381 182) trading as Australian Pacific College | RTO Code: 90396 | CRICOS Code: 01331F
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