Overview 2021
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Designers help to shape the way we see the world around us. By creating products we love to use, services we rely on, and experiences that we live for, they’re essentially the tastemakers of the modern world.
In this course you will learn what it means to be a real-world creative problem solver. You’ll be introduced to the key aspects of design aesthetics by learning about the visual language in art and design, such as the impact of colours, patterns, shapes and textures.
A key focus of your studies is the globally-recognised problem-solving process of Design Thinking. You will learn how to research, prototype and test ideas based on a human-centered approach, that places people’s needs at the core of the problem.
You’ll also learn key entrepreneurial skills that will help you to navigate the market, including how to price, promote and pitch your products and services.
Best of all, this course will have you feeling prepared for current and new emerging design industry jobs in Tasmania and beyond, guided by industry-connected staff.
Please visit our Certificates page for answers to frequently asked questions about the Job Ready Certificates.
Practical experience
Practice-based, experiential learning and portfolio development is a key component of the Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design. In order to develop key transferable practitioner skills, students are exposed to authentic and engaging learning experiences designed to develop their understanding of work and the workplace. The work-based components will be tailored to individual student circumstances.
Students with current employment will be encouraged to apply and complete relevant assessments within their work environment. At a minimum, students without access to a relevant work environment will be provided with authentic simulated experiences.
Students are introduced to:
- Different methods of and approaches to practice;
- How issues such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership are reflected in the workplace and;
- The role of reflection and deliberative thinking in developing workplace-based knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations.
Career outcomes
The Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design will introduce an exciting future of working in the creative design industry. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career, as employment projections for designers are upwards trending and set to grow by 13.2% by 2024*.
If you complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design and wish to continue further study, you can transition into further study, with credit towards an Associate Degree in Applied Design.
A career in design prepares you for a wide range of future careers in this ever-changing work environment. Some of the exciting roles that your studies may lead to include:
Creative technologist: As a creative technologist, you combine your passion for design and technology to create ideas and solutions that improve the user experience in the digital space.
Graphic Designer: Learn how to communicate ideas and inspire consumers by designing visual concepts created using computer software or by hand.
Event Designer: Consider the themes, intentions, locations, audiences and resources of events. Create immersive, atmospheric and enjoyable experiences.
Design Futurist: Gain the knowledge, skills and experiences for diverse careers in future industries such as design for health, food innovation, ecotourism and social enterprises.
*Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024.
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Scholarships
Opportunity to study without tuition fees
Domestic students commencing the Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design in Semester 2 2021 may be eligible to receive a 100% HECS fee waiver.
Please note that, subject to unit availability, all 4 units of the certificate are required to be completed by 30 June 2022 to receive 100% HECS fee waiver for each unit, with a minimum of 2 units completed by 31 December 2021.
Please visit our Certificates page for answers to frequently asked questions about the Job Ready Certificates.
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