demonstrate understanding of the business and designer’s role in the specific design industries of product, interior and advertising
demonstrate understanding of basic knowledge and skills in design
express design concepts and present personal theme of design and ideas in a visualize form
integrate and apply basic design skills through project works in the following areas : product design, interior and advertising
Course Content
Fundamental Design Studies
Introduction to design, design elements and principles
Texture expression, colour theory, colour harmonies and colour expressions
Material exploration, expressive graphic arrangement (2D) and composition system
Form and space exploration (3D) and mock up production
Conceptual Presentation
Introduction to drawing in design, mark making and texture
Introduction to tone, shape ,form and composition / proportion
Basic 3-dimensional drawing, drawing skills for spatial elements and advertising design drawing skills
Design in Context –Product, Interior and Advertising
An overview on product, interior design and advertising industries
Basic integration skills, materials and processes, storyboard marking
Design project
Articulation to Further Study and/or Employment
Related further study opportunities in the VTC
Diploma / Higher Diploma in Visual Communication
Diploma / Higher Diploma in Product Design & Technology
Diploma / Higher Diploma in Interior Design
Employment opportunities
Graduates may pursue a career in the creative design industry – product, interior and advertising as design assistants and design trainees. Upon completion of any one of the above mentioned advanced courses, graduates could be engaged within the creative industries in various roles such as designer-assistants, designers, illustrators, project coordinators, and creative directors.
