1. Careers

2. Careers in design include… Careers

3. Architect Careers

4. Communication designer Careers

5. Costume designer Careers

6. Electronic publisher Careers

7. Fashion designer Careers

8. Food stylist Careers

9. Furniture designer Careers

10. Glass designer Careers

11. Gold and silversmith Careers

12. Industrial designer Careers

13. Landscape architect Careers

14. Multimedia designer Careers

15. Photographer Careers

16. Textile designer Careers

17. Theatre/set designer Careers

18. Urban designer Careers

19. Design engineer Careers

20. What makes a good designer? Typically a good designer is: interested in how objects look inquisitive as to how objects are made keen to seek ways of improving objects. Where do designers work? Industries include: fashion architecture landscaping fashion furniture interior design.

21. Sources of information Careers Want more information? Sources of information include: school Careers Centre TAFE and University handbooks DEEWR Websites include: www.myfuture.edu.auwww.myfuture.edu.au www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au www.jobsearch.gov.au www.deewr.gov.au

22. Course prerequisites Careers What are the prerequisites? Most courses require students to present a folio at interview. Folio requirements vary according to the institution. Details are usually provided at Open Days. Some universities also make available on these days folio-selection kits. Many TAFE colleges and universities run short courses in folio preparation. These vary in cost but are an excellent way to develop a folio. Prerequisites for tertiary courses are found in the VICTER (Victorian Tertiary Entrance Requirements), which is available from the school Careers Centre or from www.vtac.edu.au.www.vtac.edu.au