International School of Colour + Design

St.Art Foundation Course - Certificate IV in Design [CUV40303]

Do you see yourself doing "something creative" as a career but can't decide what? What exactly is a colour consultant anyway? How are all those slick graphics in magazines and on the web created? When do I get to use my own unique design style?

If you are compelled to draw, paint, create or design in any form then we will teach you all the industry relevant skills, guide you onto a creative career path and give you the confidence and knowledge to launch you into a successful career in the design world.

Developed specifically for 16-22 year olds, a version of our Foundation Course - Certificate IV in Design called St.Art is geared for young adults and school leavers, and taught by experienced dedicated educators committed to nurturing and embracing individual expression. No portfolio or entrance exam is needed - all we ask for is your passion and dedication.

You will be working on industry relevant projects to assess your competency at each of the modules needed to fulfill your certificate - there are no exams! You are carefully guided to learn skills such as design techniques and how the creative process works, colour theory and application as well as how to build your confidence in presenting yourself and your work - skills vital in gaining employment in the industry. A professionally presented portfolio of your design work is also developed and completed by the end of your first year studies.

At the end of the foundation course, you are fully equipped and prepared for your next adventure into one of our exclusively designed Diplomas.

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 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 - 30 lessons over 6 months (1 lesson of 6 hours and 1 lesson of 3 hours over 15 weeks).  Courses commence February only or complete this course via distance education at your our pace.

Entry Requirements

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