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Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design)

National ID: CUA30720 | State ID: AE46

Start designing your creative career

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to create and communicate design concepts and you'll have a great foundation to go on to further study in graphic design.

Looking for an exciting design course that blends cutting-edge Artifical Intelligence (AI) technology with classic design principles? This energised Design Fundamentals course incorporates AI technology into traditional Graphic Design experiences, while still emphasising foundational skills and knowledge in this discipline. The result is a dynamic and forward-thinking curriculum that offers endless opportunities for creative expression and experimentation.

This qualification gives you the practical skills and knowledge to create and communicate design concepts you need on your path to a career in Graphic Design. You will also learn to evaluate design solutions and communicate your ideas effectively, using a wide range of visual presentation techniques, materials, and technologies.

We'll help you dive into 2D design principles and processes, create basic 3D models using both digital and traditional methods, explore colour theory, and practice your drawing skills and you'll gain hands-on experience designing and creating graphic design collateral using Adobe design software.

This is the perfect foundation to take your studies to the next level in graphic design with AI technology integrated throughout the curriculum.

Gain these skills

  • Produce drawings to communicate ideas
  • Produce creative work including visual design components and combining complex images
  • Apply and use colour
  • Use a creative design process to produce 2D and 3D forms
  • Create 3D digital models
  • Edit video and audio content for social media

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Course overview

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Perth

Duration: One semester

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Perth One semester No No selection criteria
Last updated on April 29, 2026