Find out more about Diploma of Graphic Design from Open Colleges
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Please note that Open Colleges is a private institution and it is unlikely any government funding will be available for this course. This course will not qualify for Free TAFE.
Career Outcomes:
If you are looking to study graphic design, this course by Open Colleges will provide you with the skills and knowledge required.
This course will cover a range of topics including the very fundamentals of design, more advanced methods of digital design, as well as UX, branding, and freelancing. Find more information on the units covered further below.
Upon completion of this course, you will be issued a CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design by Open Colleges (RTO: 90796).
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Mandatory Local Entry Requirements
To enter this qualification, students need to be able to demonstrate and/or provide evidence of their graphic design skills and ability. Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience or formal study.
Students need to be able to:
To ensure a student meets these requirements, you will be required to:
Task 1: Produce an A3 (297mm x 420mm) typographic poster that gives reasons why you want to be a graphic designer. The poster must:
IMPORTANT NOTE: While working on your poster and postcard, you must take 2 screenshots while each piece of work is in development. This allows us to see the software and tools that you are using.
Task 2: Produce a 105mm x 148mm postcard to match your typographic poster. The postcard must:
IMPORTANT NOTE: While working on your poster and postcard, you must take 2 screenshots while each piece of work is in development. This allows us to see the software and tools that you are using.
Recommended Local Entry Requirements
To successfully complete this course, students will require the following basic computing skills on enrolment. This includes:
It is also highly desirable that entrants have:
It is recommended that a student achieves the following ACSF levels to successfully complete this course and be able to learn effectively in a self-paced online environment:
If the student is still concerned about whether they have the skills to complete the course, they will be referred to Admissions as part of the enrolment process to complete a formal LLN assessment through BKSB. If the student does not achieve the recommended ACSF levels, their application will be sent to the Education Manager to determine if Open Colleges has the required level of support services available to support the needs of the student. In some cases, the student may be referred to an external provider such as their local TAFE to complete additional foundation skills training before being enrolled into the course.
CUAGRD503 | Produce typographic design solutions |
CUAGRD514 | Create and manipulate graphics |
CUAACD411 | Integrate colour theory and design processes |
CUAGRD501 | Research visual communication history and theory |
CUAACD531 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
CUAILL401 | Develop and refine illustrative work |
CUAGRD617 | Develop graphic designs for branding and identity |
CUAGRD515 | Design and manipulate complex layouts |
CUAGRD502 | Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications |
CUAPHI524 | Prepare digital images for pre-press processing |
CUADES512 | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
BSBMKG551 | Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media |
CUAACD522 | Work with photomedia in creative practice |
CUADIG519 | Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art |
CUADIG516 | Design interactions |
CUAIND412 | Provide freelance services |
CUAGRD516 | Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs |
CUADES413 | Develop and extend design skills and practice |
CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work |
Recognition of prior learning may be available. Enquire now to find out more.
PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run Registered Training Organisation (RTO), not government-run like a TAFE. Therefore, Open Colleges cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.
Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Open Colleges.
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Open Colleges (RTO 90796) is an Australian education market leader with over 125 years of experience. Now an online learning market leader, Open Colleges focuses on supporting individuals to learn at their own pace.