Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

  Australia

• Sydney: 
Sydney

Term: Spring, Winter 
Dates: please contact for more info.

Description: The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals runs for 18 weeks and combines English language with basic design subjects.

The program can either be taken as a short, stand-alone course in the basics of communication design or used as an entry point to the main course pathway by students who are unable to meet the Entry Requirements for Year 1 of the 3-year Bachelor program at Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts.

Why do Design Fundamentals?
This program will equip you with academic skills for successful tertiary study in Communication Design or Multimedia Design at Billy Blue or a design course at one of Australias best universities, it will provide knowledge of the Australian culture and lifestyle, and assist you to develop an outstanding portfolio. You will familiarise yourself with our campus and meet people who might be your future classmates in the Bachelor of Design course.

About the study:
You will study at both Billy Blue School of English and Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts. At Billy Blue School of English, you will learn academic study skills in the context of Australian culture. Academic reading, listening, genre writing and presentation skills are taught as well as research, referencing and critical analysis. At Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts, you will study design concepts, hand skills, computer skills and create your own portfolio.

Highlights: The Design Fundamentals course is a direct entry pathway into Year 1 at Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts. If you decide to enter our Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree courses at Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts, you will not need to provide another IELTS test result. Students successfully completing this course can apply for Year 1 with the portfolio they will have created in this course.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Billy Blue College's Mission Statement: Billy Blue College: - Billy Blue School of English - Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts - William Blue School of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Management Students come from all over the world - Europe, South America, Asia, Middle East and Australia. The Billy Blue campus is conveniently located in the heart of North Sydney, just a few minutes across the Harbour Bridge from downtown Sydney.

Year Founded: 1987