Foundation Year in Design

About the course

In this Foundation Studies course, students will learn the fundamentals of University-level study in the disciplines of architecture, graphic and visual design, in order for them to bridge the gap between high school and university.

What you might learn

Core subjects such as branding, traditional and digital media, typography, design of space and 3D modeling will be undertaken for the duration of your studies. At the end of the course, students should have met the entry requirements to an undergraduate degree and be able to achieve success in their future studies.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as photographer, animator, illustrator, printmaker, design craftsperson, artist, and etc. in companies including Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv, Penguin Random House, MetaDesign, Firstborn, House Industries, and etc.

Duration

8 months - 1 year

Tuition fees

A$26,200 per year - A$29,000 per year

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2022)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com