Fundamentals in Colour & Interior Design

The iscd Foundation Course is a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Design that teaches the concepts of colour and design and their application in the contemporary design world.

Taught by passionate tertiary and industry trained professionals, the iscd Certificate IV in Design provides you with extensive colour knowledge, effective design skills and creative confidence, preparing you for our specialised Diplomas.

On graduating, students of the Foundation Course - Certificate IV in Design have completed two industry design briefs, developed a professionally presented portfolio of design work and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue their creative career further.

 

Certificate IV in Design (National Code CUV40311)

 

Skills you will learn in the Foundation Course

• How to apply colour principles and theory in response to a design brief
• How to produce drawings to represent and communicate concepts
• How to interpret and respond to a design brief
• How to effectively apply the design process to 2D and 3D work
• The ability to source and apply design industry knowledge
• How to create concepts and conduct critical discussions
• How to research and apply techniques for graphic design
• How to professionally present a major project in spatial design and product design
• How to document the design work process and manage your own work
• How to apply skills and knowledge to sample projects from our four Diplomas

Subject Areas

• Introduction to Colour Theory
• Introduction to the elements and principles of design
• Conceptualisation and the design process
• Composition and basic order of design
• Developing monochromatic colour schemes
• Design techniques and counterchange
• Abstract and semi abstract design
• Development of colour schemes
• Drawing inspiration from the natural environment
• Exploring texture
• Chroma reduction
• Tertiary colour applied to a design
• Dimensional design
• Colour inversion
• Colour effects, colour psychology and symbolism
• Introduction to graphic design
• Calligraphy & typography