Product designers create products for the home, workplace and public spaces. If you embark on a career in product design, you could find yourself designing a wide range of products such as household appliances, mobile devices, furniture, tableware, architectural fixtures, medical equipment and much, much more. The possibilities are endless.
Our courses encompass the full spectrum of product and 3D design. You will learn the creative strategies and design skills that will enable you to transform your ideas into real products. You will utilise the very latest software and digital design tools, including Adobe suite and Solidworks, to communicate your design concepts. You will work in first class studios and workshops to create 3D models and prototypes while you gain an in depth understanding of manufacturing processes and materials. You will use industry standard presentation techniques to build your design portfolio, ready to launch your career in the product design industry.
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Course list
Certificate IV in Design (Product Design)
Take your 3D design ideas to another dimension
This course will teach you how to design, draw and build models. You'll learn to use design software and undertake hands-on projects that require you to take your ideas all the way from concept to prototype.
Learn to turn your 3D design ideas into real products
This course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn 3D design, prototyping and presentation skills. You will gain essential product design skills and knowledge as you undertake a diverse range of hands-on 3D design projects.
You will be guided through the product design process, from client brief to finished product, developing your drawing, design and communication skills along the way. You will be introduced to digital design software as well as a variety of prototyping processes and materials which will enable you to turn your product ideas into reality.
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Start designing your creative career
This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to create and communicate design concepts and you'll have a great foundation to go on to further study in a range of industries, such as interior design or product design.
Start designing your creative career
This qualification is designed for those who are not yet certain which Design pathway to follow and it provides a foundation for graphic and product design, and you'll then be able to further your studies in either discipline.
The course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to create and communicate design concepts within these areas. You will learn how to evaluate design solutions and to communicate ideas effectively using design terminology and a wide variety of visual presentation techniques, materials and technologies.
The course is delivered over a six-month period and covers areas such as 2D design principles and processes, the creation of basic 3D models using digital and traditional methods, colour theory, drawing, and designing and creating business documents using Adobe design software.
Completing this course gives you a great foundation to go on to further study in a range of industries, such as graphic design, product design or interior design.
Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Product Design)
Refine your creative practice
This course will advance your technical, creative and conceptual skills to develop a substantial body of work that expresses your creative vision.
Refine your product design practice
This course will extend your technical and conceptual design skills to industry ready standards. As a student in the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Product Design) you will focus elements of your project work on an individually negotiated product design specialisation.
During the course you will produce an extensive portfolio of product design work (2D and 3D), allowing you to accumulate experience and a focused skill set that can be applied within your chosen field of product design.
You will learn advanced digital design and fabrication techniques to support your design practice, as well as developing your own design branding and product marketing strategies.
You will receive constructive feedback practical assistance with all aspects of your design process and production from our industry experienced lecturers and support staff.
Diploma of Visual Arts (Product Design)
Develop your 3D design skills through hands on projects
This course gives you the opportunity to take your product design ideas all the way from concept to prototype. You'll learn in our extensive purpose-built facilities and specialised studios in the creative heart of the city.
Take your product design skills to the next level
The Diploma of Visual Arts (Product Design) will extend your understanding of product design processes and professional design practice.
You will learn CAD software (Solidworks) and be introduced to digital 3D rendering techniques. You will produce detailed design specifications and refined digital portfolios that can be utilised across multiple digital platforms. You will develop advanced research and design development skills, as well as being introduced to product marketing strategies.
You will undertake a range of advanced 3D design projects including furniture, homewares, domestic lighting, wearable objects and fashion accessories.
The Diploma of Visual Arts (Product Design) is taught in our extensive purpose-built facilities based in the creative and cultural heart of the city.