CUA40720 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.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Learn how 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.
This course is only offered in semester 1 each year.
- Design drawing and communication
- Ideation methods and concept development
- Digital design processes
- Modelmaking and prototype and construction
- Design presentation techniques
I have the following attributes:
- Creativity and a love of design
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Practical with technical ability
- Intermediate computer skills and knowledge
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $3,489.20 + Resource fee $770.00 )
(Tuition fee* $1,051.05 + Resource fee $770.00 )
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
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Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT411 | Apply critical thinking to work practices |
| CUAACD411 | Integrate colour theory and design processes |
| CUADES305 | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
| CUADES411 | Generate design solutions |
| CUADES412 | Interpret and respond to a design brief |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUADES304 | Source and apply design industry knowledge |
| CUADES413 | Develop and extend design skills and practice |
| CUADIG212 | Develop digital imaging skills |
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
| CUAGRD411 | Research and apply graphic design techniques |
| CUAILL401 | Develop and refine illustrative work |
| CUASCU411 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
| MSFFDM4008 | Investigate materials and technologies for design projects |
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