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    Welcome to TAFE NSW’s Design Centre Enmore (DCE), a vibrant hub of creativity, innovation and skill development in the heart of Sydney’s Inner West. 

    Known for its excellence in design education, DCE nurtures the next generation of artists, designers and creative thinkers.

    Study at the Design Centre Enmore

    The DCE's facilities include purpose-built exhibition spaces, design studios and professional workshops. 

    There are a range of course areas to choose from, including:

    • interior design and decoration
    • 3D art, animation and visual effects
    • jewellery design
    • graphic design
    • entertainment, design and illustration.

    Interior design and decoration

    Learn to design captivating interiors. Use your skills to transform spaces, work with colours and meet client briefs. Build your design and business skills and become a creative force in a high-demand industry.

    Interior Design

    Bachelor

    Design unique spaces by combining your understanding of people and environments, with concept creation and project management skills. Deepen your knowledge in digital design, and realise your design projects with confidence.

    Interior Design

    Diploma

    Gain the skills to launch a career in interior design. Learn the principles of design to create functional, aesthetic and sustainable spaces. Through projects and training, you’ll develop your knowledge of this discipline to bring your design concepts to life.

    Interior Decoration

    Certificate IV

    Step into the world of interior design as an assistant interior designer. Learn how to enhance spaces by developing captivating color schemes and using computer-aided design technology. Nail the fundamentals of receiving and understanding client briefs.

    Jewellery design

    Discover jewellery making and design. Explore your creativity in one of Australia's best equipped workshops for jewellery making and metal-smithing. Build your skills through workshops, drawing, digital and design classes. 

    Visual Arts (Jewellery)

    Diploma

    Cultivate your jewellery-making skills by exploring materials and experimenting with techniques. Combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to design and craft unique pieces of art that seamlessly interact with the human body.

    3D art, animation and visual effects

    Learn about 3D art, animation and visual effects in our industry-standard studios. Create visuals and bring characters to life through animation. Explore your creativity and succeed in the world of visual storytelling.

    3D Art and Animation

    Bachelor

    Become an accomplished design professional and collaborate on creative projects. You will graduate with a show-reel to prepare you for work in film

    Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)

    Certificate IV

    Develop skills in animation and visual effects to launch your career in the screen, digital media, animation or games industry. Learn from experienced teachers and pursue your passion as a digital artist, animator or game designer.

    Graphic design

    Become part of a lively creative community with strong connections to industry professionals. Develop technical skills and expand your creative thinking through a structured pathway.

    Graphic Design

    Advanced Diploma

    Enhance your creative design skills while developing your identity as a graphic designer. Strengthen your visual communication expertise in print media, digital design, branding, packaging and publishing.

    Graphic Design

    Diploma

    Build your creative and technical design skills and gain experience producing designs for advertising, packaging and publishing. Advance your career towards becoming a senior graphic designer.

    Design

    Certificate IV

    Explore a creative career and learn the essentials of design principles in this exciting course. Specialise in general design, graphic design, fashion design or jewellery design.

    Entertainment, design and illustration

    Discover your artistic vision and create captivating illustrations that bring concepts to life. Become a sought-after specialist in the fields of entertainment, design and illustration.

    Design Fundamentals (focused on Multi-Discipline)

    Certificate III

    Follow your artistic passion and start a career in the vibrant creative industries. Depending on your campus location, specialise in general design including graphic design, fashion design, visual arts, photography and ceramics.

    Design (focused on Multi-Discipline) 

    Certificate IV 

    Explore a creative career and learn the essentials of design principles in this exciting course. Specialise in areas including general design, graphic design, fashion design and jewellery design.

    Live Production and Technical Services (Production Design)

    Diploma

    Deepen your expertise and take your production design career to the next level as you research, plan, create and showcase all elements that go into a successful set production in this highly practical course.

    Meet our teachers

    • Testimonial Todd has extensive experience working as an interior designer. He is passionate about design, architecture, art and events and brings a creative and holistic approach to every project he undertakes.
      Todd PackerHead Teacher of Interior Design
    • Testimonial Vincent brings diverse experience as a 3D artist in feature films, an interactive games illustrator and a computer systems administrator. His broad career showcases his skills versatility across creative and technical fields.
      Vincent RossiniHead Teacher of 3D Art and Animation
    • Testimonial Belinda has worked on a wide range of projects, from Star Wars and The Wiggles to productions with the Sydney Theatre Company. She is passionate about connecting students to industry.
      Belinda MaudsonTeacher Entertainment Design

    Meet our students

    • Testimonial Gold winner: WorldSkills Australia 2023 National Championships. “The support I've received from both my teachers at TAFE NSW and my employer is no doubt how I've got to where I am now.”
      Solomon GatesJewellery Manufacture
    • Testimonial Tim says that the real-world learning approach he experienced in his degree meant that “once I was actually faced with the work, I felt quite ready and prepared.”
      Tim StrainBachelor of 3D Art and Animation
    • Testimonial “Design Centre Enmore was a really amazing place. It opened the door to my career in the industry.”
      Greg NataleInterior Design