International School of Colour + Design

Foundation Course - Certificate IV in Design [CUV40303]

Even if you haven't picked up a paint brush since you left primary school, or are looking for your next creative challenge, our Foundation Course - Certificate IV in Design will certainly get those creative juices flowing again.

The foundation course is a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Design that enables students to learn the concepts of colour and design and their application in the contemporary design world.

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

iscd understands that many people want to learn about colour and design but need the encouragement having never studied before. This is why this course requires no prior experience in design or art and why there are no entrance exams. At iscd 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 and designer within you. All that we ask is that you be at least 16 years old... up to any age!

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.

Subjects Areas

The Foundation Course - Certificate IV in Design teaches you:

• Introduction to Colour Theory
• The understanding of tone
• Introduction to the elements and principles of design
• Conceptualisation and the design process
• Composition and basic order of design
• Developing monochromatic colour schemes
• To explore design techniques and counterchange
• To explore abstract and semi abstract design
• To develop colour schemes
• Undertake design and colour research
• Drawing from the natural environment
• To explore texture
• Chroma reduction
• About the design and colour industry
• Tertiary colour applied to a design
• Dimensional design
• Colour inversion
• Colour effects, colour psychology and symbolism
• Introduction to graphic design

Professional Outcomes

The Foundation Course - Certificate IV in Design will enable you to:

• Learn and apply colour theory in response to a brief
• Research the history and theory of design to apply to design practice
• Create concepts for own work and conduct critical discussions
• Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept
• Source and apply design industry knowledge
• Interpret and respond to a design brief
• Apply the design process to 2 and 3 dimensional work in response to a brief
• Research and apply techniques for graphic design
• Professionally present a major project in spatial design and product design
• Document the design work process and manage your own work

Personal Outcomes

The Foundation Course - Certificate IV in Designs is a rewarding personal experience that will:

• Inspire you to further pursue your passion for colour and design
• Enable you to create long-lasting networks of like-minded students
• Teach you how to interact creatively with fellow designers
• Enable a great sense of personal satisfaction in producing work for exhibition
• Develop yourself creatively
• Offer you the opportunity for creative balance

Industry briefs and awards delivered by

• Designer Rugs: Create a design following an industry brief for the prestigious Designer Rugs which will be judged by a panel of industry experts with 5 designs annually going into production and proudly displayed in the iscd gallery.
• The Fred Hoskings Group: Design a corporate Christmas card following an industry brief with the chance of having your design selected and going into production.

Inclusions

A complete textbook is supplied that covers all content of this course.
A complete materials kit is supplied that has everything you need to begin your creative journey with us.

Duration

On campus - 15 lessons of 6 hours (6 months) or 30 lessons of 3 hours (12 months).  Courses commence February, April, July and October or complete this course via distance education at your own pace.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, or entry exams. All you need is a passion for colour and design.