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- Learning MethodOnline
- IntakesStart anytime
- LocationsAustralia Wide
- DurationMax 24 months
Course Overview
Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Career Outcomes:
- Junior Graphic Designer
- Assistant Web/Digital Designer
If you are looking to study graphic design, this course by Open Colleges will provide you with the skills and knowledge required.
As part of this course you will learn the fundamentals of graphic design, before moving to the more advanced practices of digital design, as well as UX, branding, and freelancing.
Upon completion of this course, you will be issued with a CUA50715 Diploma of Graphic Design by Open Colleges (RTO: 90796).
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Job Outcomes
- Assistant Web/Digital Designer
- Graphic Operator
- Junior Graphic Designer
- Junior Mac Operator
- Package Designer
Prerequisite & Entry Criteria
Education
To enter this qualification, you need to be able to demonstrate graphic design skills to support learning at the Diploma level. In particular, you need to be able to:
- Produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges
- Produce typography that supports the overall design solution
- Use graphic design software
To ensure you meet these requirements, you will be asked to complete two graphic design tasks using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and/or Photoshop.
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Graphic Design Pathway Program is available for individuals who don’t meet these requirements.
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
English
This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments, as well as engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.
If you haven’t successfully completed English at Year 10 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
- Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate II level or higher; or
- 2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to you by Open Colleges.
Subjects
Typography
| CUAGRD503 | Produce typographic design solutions |
Create and manipulate graphics
| CUAGRD504 | Create and manipulate graphics |
Colour
| CUAACD401 | Integrate colour theory and design processes |
Research visual communication
| CUAGRD501 | Research visual communication history and theory |
Drawing and illustration
| CUAACD501 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
| CUAILL401 | Develop and refine illustrative work |
Branding and identity
| CUAGRD607 | Develop graphic designs for branding and identity |
| CUAGRD505 | Design and manipulate complex layouts |
Print and packaging
| CUAGRD502 | Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications |
| CUAPHI514 | Prepare digital images for pre-press processing |
Design briefs
| BSBDES502 | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
| BSBADV509 | Create mass print media advertisements |
| CUAACD512 | Work with photomedia in creative practice |
Digital design and User Experience (UX)
| CUADIG509 | Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art |
| CUADIG506 | Design interaction |
Your design practice
| BSBDES403 | Develop and extend design skills and practice |
| CUAGRD506 | Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs |
| CUAIND402 | Provide freelance services |
| CUAPPR503 | Present a body of own creative work |
Fees
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Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Open Colleges.
Always remember to enquire about any:
- Discounts
- Payment Plans
which may be available.