Empower Your Creativity with Foundational Design Skills

Unlock your potential in the world of design with the Further Education and Training Certificate in Design Foundation. This programme is the perfect starting point for aspiring creatives, providing core competencies in design thinking and skills to explore various creative fields. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, this one-year qualification opens doors to dynamic careers in graphic design, visual arts, digital media, and more.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Provides hands-on creative skills, enabling students to master foundational techniques across design disciplines, including 2D and 3D design principles and experimentation with diverse mediums and techniques. Industry-relevant training ensures that students gain essential knowledge in visual communication, conceptual development, and contemporary design methods.

Admission Requirements.

An NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent. Candidates with relevant industry experience may apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). National Senior Certificate with admission to Higher Certificate, Diploma, or Degree.

Qualification Structure.

Includes modules on communication, mathematical literacy, personal development, computer applications, design production, and foundational techniques in 2D and 3D design.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will develop and produce a range of design works, explore and communicate with various mediums and techniques, and interpret visual images for creative projects.

International Comparability.

Comparable to Certificate III and IV in Design from Australia and design courses in New Zealand and Scotland, focusing on visual arts and foundational design skills.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Offered through Contact Learning, Blended Learning, and Distance Learning with robust online support via Moodle LMS and virtual labs.

Career Opportunities.

Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Creative Services Manager, Motion Designer, UX/UI Designer, Mobile Designer.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal: FET Certificate in Small Business Financial Management, Craft Enterprise, or Performing Arts (NQF Level 4). Vertical: National Certificate in Design (NQF Level 5). Diagonal: Occupational Certificate in Computer Technician (NQF Level 5).

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Shape the Future of Creativity