Swinburne University of Technology
Certificate IV in Design
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Design makes the world a more functional, understandable and beautiful place. Give it your unique perspective with Swinburne’s Certificate IV in Design.
This foundational course looks at design’s historical context across diverse disciplines, such as graphic design, interior design and product design. It equips you with the hands-on skills and knowledge to respond to design briefs just as professionals would.
You’ll learn current and emerging design technologies, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, XD and Animate. In fact, Swinburne is the first university in Australia to be an Adobe Creative Campus and you’ll enjoy free access to Adobe Creative Cloud software on all of your devices.
Delivery mode
Swinburne University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- John Street, Hawthorn
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Design will prepare you for the following roles.
Graphic Designer
A Graphic Designer creates visual material for use by their organisation or for outside clients. You’ll use a range of design software to prepare w...
Junior Graphic Designer
A Junior Graphic Designer assists with the development of visual material for use in publications, printed work or websites. You might work with cl...
Fashion Merchandiser
A Fashion Merchandiser creates displays of fashion items in a store, expo or other fashion environment. You might plan and prepare displays and ord...
Digital Designer
A Digital Designer creates digital presentations of information, images and audio. You might specialise in a particular platform such as websites o...
Illustrator
An Illustrator produces creative images used for a range of purposes. You might prepare illustrations used in story books or prepare images used in...
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology helps you reach your study and career goals through a wide range of courses and pathways. You’ll receive individual attention and attend small, manageable classes. You’ll enjoy an exciting and dynamic experience, whether studying at our modern campuses, in the workplace or online.
Our impressive network of industry links informs our programs and provides you with valuable work experience opportunities. For over 50 years, Swinburne has been partnering with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences.
We are a progressive university with a focus on innovative research that has real impact and is recognised internationally.
