Monthly

58 Weeks

Study: 42 weeks // Supervised Study: 4 weeks // Holidays: 12 weeks

Graphic Designer (Junior, Mid-weight, Senior) // Freelance Designer // Publication Designer // Digital Artist

Campus

Gold Coast

Academic Entry Requirement:

Students must provide evidence of successful completion of:

• Certificate IV or Diploma requires a minimum of Year 12 OR a minimum of a Certificate III level qualification or higher
• If there is no evidence of the above, the student must sit the Entrepreneur Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test and achieve a satisfactory result

Please note: home country evidence is accepted and must be translated

English Entry Requirement:

Students must pass a minimum of one of the following English Requirements:

• Upper Intermediate Certificate or higher
• Certificate IV level or higher qualification in Australia
• IELTS 5.5-6, FCE Grade B or C, CAE 160-179, TOEFL 72-94, TOEIC 400-485 (listening), 385-450 (reading)
• Entrepreneur Education English Test, achieving at least Upper Intermediate level

Please note: All English evidence provided must be within a 2 year validity period. Either within two years before the application is made, or within two years of the visa grant

Course Resource Requirements:

The following resources are required to complete this course:

• Computer Requirements: Students will require continual access to their own laptop computer during class and outside of class to meet distance education requirements
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite: must have a subscription to the current version.
• Computer System Requirements:

Visit https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html

Please note: students are required to purchase these items at their own expense

Entry Requirements for the Diploma of Graphic Design:

• Submit at least three (3) examples of computer edited graphic work, using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign (the files must be submitted in .psd, .ai and .indd).
• At least one (1) of the above examples must be of a typographic piece. For example: logo or business card design

CUAGRD503 Produce typographic design solutions

CUAGRD514 Create and manipulate graphics 

This cluster of units require you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to create and manipulate graphics using a combination of creative design skills and technical software proficiency.

CUADIG519 Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art

CUAGRD501 Research visual communication history and theory

Research visual communication history and theory and explore traditional and digital illustration skills, techniques and methods and apply these to a practical project.

CUAACD531 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools

Drawing is more than creating artwork—it’s a way of thinking. Discover how professional creatives use drawing and visual representation to generate ideas, solve problems and bring concepts to life with confidence.

CUADES413 Develop and extend design skills and practice

BSBCMM411 Make presentations

Great ideas deserve great presentation. Build your design expertise, strengthen your creative process and learn how to present your work with confidence, clarity and impact—essential skills for any creative professional.

CUADIG304 Create visual design components

Bring your creativity to life through compelling visual design. Master the skills to create engaging graphics and media components that stand out in a digital world.

CUAGRD502 Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications 

CUAACD536 Refine 2-D design ideas and processes

Learn how to plan and produce a body of 2-D and 3-D graphic design work in response to a variety of visual communication challenges. The design work will show a well-developed command of relevant software programs and the creative ability to generate ideas.

CUAIND411 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields

Add depth to expertise in a specialist field or technique that interests you by researching and documenting current graphic design industry trends. Following this research, you will undertake a project of your choice showcasing this researched trend.

CUAPPR513 Present a body of own creative work

BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas

Success in the creative industries requires more than great work. Develop the skills to professionally showcase your portfolio, communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently contribute to creative discussions, presentations and debates.

Take your illustration skills to the next level by refining techniques that bring your creative vision to life. Develop a distinctive artistic style and create professional-quality work that stands out from the crowd.

Discover how designers bring complex information to life through smart layout choices. Build the skills to create visually striking designs that engage audiences, enhance readability and communicate with confidence.

Use your knowledge to integrate environmentally sustainable approaches into creative art or design practice in order to reduce own ecological footprint across all areas of operation.

 Who are you as a designer and what style do you want your branding to portray? Throughout this unit you will create your own brand image, business cards (ready for print!,) and create a quoting and invoicing template ready to earn the big bucks with your work!

Please note; timetables are subject to change.

Workshop (Design Foundations)
During this time your mentor will deliver planned training sessions which are aimed to give you introductory graphic design skills. Activities may include presentations and planned activities to learn how to use graphic design tools and software.

Workshop (Creative Project Foundations)
Upon completion of the introductory workshops, you will be equipped to commence management real and simulated projects. This scheduled time will focus on individual components of your assigned projects.

Collaborate (team meeting)
In collaboration with students studying Project Management, you will complete a series of projects. You will be designing real life artwork and will have access to a project manager to help meet your targets. In this allocated time slot, you will have weekly project meetings with your team to evaluate your project.

Collaborate (facilitated learning & project work)
During this facilitated time, you will work collaboratively with your project team, or complete independent research tasks that have been delivered in the workshop sessions. You will practice skills that you have been taught by your mentor.

Canvas (Learner Management System)
Canvas is your online learning portal. Within this platform, you will be able to access your course learning materials, assessment requirements, and marked submissions. You will also be able to communicate with your Mentor within this platform, outside of timetabled hours. The system is user friendly and will help keep you on track throughout your studies.

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