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Design Centre Enmore
Design Centre Enmore (DCE) is a vibrant hub for creativity, innovation and skill development in Sydney’s inner west. Renowned for design education excellence, DCE supports emerging artists, designers and creative thinkers.
Study at Design Centre Enmore
DCE offers purpose‑built exhibition spaces, design studios and professional workshops that support practical learning.
You can choose from a range of course areas, including:
- interior design and decoration
- 3D art, animation and visual effects
- jewellery design
- graphic design
- entertainment design and illustration.
Strong connections to industry and employers
Beyond the classroom, DCE connects you with the broader design community through:
- industry partnerships
- guest lectures
- exhibitions
- networking events.
These opportunities help you build real‑world experience and connect with people who can support your career.
You may also have opportunities to showcase your work at major events such as Vivid Sydney and Mardi Gras. You may also take part in industry showcases, including collaborative projects with brands like IKEA.
Facilities to perfect your craft
DCE offers a range of design studios to support different creative practices.
These include:
- life‑drawing, make‑up and special effects studios
- a film and photography studio with green screens
- specialist jewellery and set‑construction workshops
- a 3D printing and prototyping studio
- spacious exhibition areas and conference rooms.
Our facilities support students to explore their creativity, build practical skills and bring ideas to life.
Industry-experienced teachers
Our teaching staff bring years of industry experience to your classes. Many have earned awards and hold leadership roles in their fields.
DCE has won many awards for excellence in education, including:
- Large Training Provider of the Year, D&AD Gold Pencil – New Blood Award winners for 4 consecutive years
- National WorldSkills Champions, 2018 AEAF Award winners – Student Category.
These achievements reflect our commitment to creativity, innovation and excellence in every aspect of our programs.
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. Become a creative force in a high-demand industry.
Interior Design
Bachelor
Design unique spaces using your expertise in concept creation and project management. Build a professional portfolio of work. Graduate ready to work as a commercial interior designer.
Interior Design
Diploma
Gain the skills to launch your career in interior design. Through projects and training, you’ll develop your design knowledge and bring your creative concepts to life.
Interior Decoration
Certificate IV
Step into the world of interior design. Learn to create technical drawings and use computer-aided technology. Transform spaces with colour and understand client goals.
Jewellery design
Discover jewellery making and design. The Design Centre Enmore has one of Australia’s best-equipped jewellery and metalsmithing workshops. Build your skills and explore your creativity.
Visual Arts (Jewellery)
Diploma
Build your jewellery‑making skills by working with different materials and trying new techniques. Use practical, creative and design skills to make original pieces you can wear on the body.
Jewellery Manufacture
Certificate III
Tap into your creativity and make unique jewellery pieces for clients. Become a jewellery designer or manufacturer. Start your own jewellery business or choose to complete further study in engineering.
Engineering (focused on Jewellery)
Certificate II
Learn the basics of engineering while exploring areas such as mechanical engineering and fabrication. Finish the course ready for work or further study, with the skills and knowledge to succeed in engineering.
3D art, animation and visual effects
Learn about 3D art, animation and visual effects in our industry-standard studios. Bring characters to life through animation. Explore your creativity and succeed in the world of visual storytelling.
3D Art and Animation
Bachelor
Develop your design skills and work with others on creative projects. Graduate with a showreel that prepares you for work in film, TV, game design, virtual production, virtual reality, augmented reality or advertising.
Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)
Certificate IV
Develop skills in animation and visual effects. Learn from experienced teachers. Start your journey to becoming an animator, digital artist or game designer.
Graphic design
Join a design community with strong connections to industry professionals. Develop your technical skills and creative thinking through a structured pathway.
Graphic Design
Advanced Diploma
Strengthen your design expertise and build a professional portfolio of work. Complete this course with the skills and knowledge to start your own design business.
Graphic Design
Diploma
Develop your creative and technical design skills. Gain experience producing designs for advertising, packaging and publishing. Complete this course ready to work as a graphic designer.
Design
Certificate IV
Learn essential design principles. Explore where a creative career could take you. Specialise in general design, graphic design, fashion design or jewellery design.
Entertainment, design and illustration
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 explore creative industries. Depending on your campus location, specialise in general design, graphic design, fashion design, visual arts, photography and ceramics.
Design (focused on Multi-Discipline)
Certificate IV
Explore a creative career and learn essential design principles. Specialise in general design, graphic design, fashion design and or jewellery design.
Meet our teachers
Testimonial Todd has extensive experience working as an interior designer. He’s passionate about design, architecture, art and events. Todd brings a creative and holistic approach to every project.
Todd PackerHead Teacher of Interior DesignTestimonial 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 versatility across creative and technical fields.
Vincent RossiniHead Teacher of 3D Art and AnimationTestimonial Belinda has worked on a wide range of projects, from Star Wars and The Wiggles to productions with the Sydney Theatre Company. She’s passionate about connecting students to industry.
Belinda MaudsonTeacher Entertainment Design
Meet our students
Testimonial ‘The support I’ve received from both my teachers at TAFE NSW and my employer is no doubt why I’ve got to where I am now in my jewellery making.’
Solomon GatesJewellery Manufacturer – Gold medallist, WorldSkills Australia National Championships 2023Testimonial ‘The real‑world learning approach I experienced in my degree meant that, once I was actually faced with the work, I felt quite ready and prepared.’
Tim StrainBachelor of 3D Art and AnimationTestimonial ‘Design Centre Enmore was an incredible place. It opened the door to my career in the industry.’
Greg NataleInterior Design
Begin your design education
Start your journey in design and turn your creative vision into reality at Design Centre Enmore.
Design Centre Enmore is located at 110 Edgeware Road, Enmore, NSW 2042.
Call us on 02 9394 5700 to learn more about our courses and how we can help you build a career in the design industry.
