CATC DESIGN SCHOOL
COURSE GUIDE 2014-15
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COURSE GUIDE 2014-15
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CATC DESIGN SCHOOL
FAQ
Are the ourses approved by industry?
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All courses offered by CATC are nationally
recognised and have been put together with
extensive input from industry. We’ve had
input from different sectors of the Graphic
Design, Photo Imaging and Interior Design
and Decoration industries in the form of an
Advisory Committee. Regular reviews and
new course development are conducted
in consultation with the Course Advisory
Committee (CAC). The CAC provides us with
feedback on the relevance of what is being
taught at CATC in such areas as technological
changes and trends within the industry sector.
All teaching staff at CATC have extensive
industry experience and many currently work
within their industry to keep up-to-date with
their professional development requirements.
Can I apply for VET FEE Help for CATC
courses?
YES – all CATC Diplomas are VET FEEHelp enabled (domestic students only).
How do I know if I am eligible to receive
Austudy payments?
All CATC courses are eligible for Austudy.
You will need to contact Centrelink
to find out the eligibility criteria and
study guidelines that relate to you.
I have previously studied and/or worked
in the design field. Can I receive credits
for things that I have done?
If you can demonstrate competency in any
of our units of competency, you can apply
for Course Credit. Refer back to the ‘Entry
Requirements’ section of this course guide
for further information on our RPL process.
Is it hard to get in?
The application process is not a competition;
applicants are considered on an individual
basis to ensure that the course is suitable
to their particular needs and skills.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is through design projects,
research projects, group work and
presentations. Remember that in vocational
diplomas, you will not get a grade. You
will be marked either Competent (C)
or Not Yet Competent (NYC) and your
lecturers will provide you with feedback.
This is exactly like industry, where the
client will either accept your work or
not and will give you feedback on it.
What materials and equipment do I need?
Computers and software
Interiors and graphics students studying on
campus need a specially organised CATC
art kit. This kit is heavily discounted and
contains all the equipment you’ll need to
get started. Of course if you already own a
lot of art equipment you can view the art kit
list and purchase what you haven’t already
got. It’s important you have the same or
similar equipment to the art kit list as it’s
what we use to teach you the core skills.
Art kits cost between $200 and $500.
Students studying on campus will be
required to have their own laptop throughout
their studies. A full list of hardware and
software requirements can be obtained
from your Course & Career Adviser.
Photo Imaging students will require a Digital
SLR camera with full manual settings plus
a lens kit. Specific photography equipment
such as a tripod, reflector and card readers
and other materials are also needed.
Each course also has its own software
requirements. These are constantly
updated accordingly to changes in software
versions or industry requirements.
Your Course & Career Adviser will be able
to provide you with the most up to date
information and complete list of materials.
Are the courses accredited?
Yes – CATC Diploma Courses are
recognised under the Australian
Qualifications Framework.
The curriculum, including assessment
methods will enable the achievement of
the required competencies.
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