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Diploma of Graphic Design

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Provider Monarch Institute
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Course overview

The Diploma of Graphic Design at Monarch Institute is designed to give you real-world skills and strategies you can put to use straight away. Whether you're ready to step up or have just started in a graphic design role, it's the perfect introduction. Courses have been developed by artists, graphic designers, and academics, and you'll come out with a qualification that's accredited and recognised Australia-wide.

Job outcomes

  • Freelance graphic designer
  • Graphic designer for an existing business
  • Studio manager
  • Production assistant
  • Production artist
  • Photo editor
  • Digital designer
  • Digital marketer
  • Art director

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What you'll learn

  • Understand graphic design fundamentals
  • Develop an individual style
  • Technical design software skills
  • Presenting your designs to potential employers and key project stakeholders

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

Most students complete this qualification in 12 months to 30 months. Your completion time frame depends on your previous education, work experience, time availability and work rate. You are expected to complete at least one module every six months.

Delivery

This course is delivered predominantly online. You'll access your learning and assessment resources using an online portal, which you can access anywhere and anytime. Study on your couch, on public transport, on your break at work, out in the park – wherever and whenever you like. You'll be backed by trainers at every step along the way.

Entry requirements

To enrol in the Diploma of Graphic Design you must complete the Graphic Design Portfolio Builder module to showcase your skills.

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Course features

  • Easy-to-follow course materials
  • Videos
  • Heaps of support from your course trainers (phone, email, Teams)
  • A dedicated admin team on hand to guide you
  • Online assessments
  • Access to a student Facebook group
  • Courses developed with leading academics and industry associations
  • Delivered by brilliant trainers who work with corporate leaders
  • Learn from professionals using real world case studies
  • Fast assessment turnaround times with comprehensive trainer feedback

Professional Recognition

NRT – Nationally Recognised Training. This course is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), delivered by Monarch Institute (RTO: 22530).

Additional information

Graphic Design Industry Insights:

  • Graphic design employment projected to grow up 19% to 2035
  • Average full-time earnings: $1,850 per week
  • 63% full time | 37% part time

Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia ANZSCO 2324 Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators 2026; JSA Jobs and Skills Atlas.

Subjects

You'll need to study a total of 19 nationally recognised units, spread out over five modules.

Core Units
Develop technical designer skills
Understand conceptual graphic design elements
Develop your personal style as a designer
Understand the marketing and communications industry
Apply communication skills in the workplace
Develop leadership abilities
Develop, manage, and report on projects
Understand the history of visual communication
Develop research and referencing skills
Presenting and arguing for your ideas
Develop advanced critical thinking skills
Refine your drawing skills
Experiment with visual communication methods other than drawing
Build relationships in the workplace and wider industry
Adapt your design practice to meet different industry needs
Identify legal and risk management requirements of an existing business or new business venture
Design complicated layouts and manipulate these layouts to suit different needs
Develop designs in the 2D and 3D space
Create a professional portfolio of your graphic design work
Implement personal and professional development practices
Create and manipulate graphics and images
Improve your technical graphic design software skills
Present your designs to key stakeholders
Produce professional typography for a range of business needs

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Payment options

Monarch Institute offers flexible payment options.

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About Monarch Institute

Monarch Institute is one of Australia’s leading providers of professional services training. We believe education should be an experience, not a transaction.

Our award-winning, innovative approach to course content and design means that you get relevant, accredited courses with loads of support from experienced trainers who give you the time to ensure you’ve got the skills that the industry needs. Study online today with Monarch and change the way you think about studying.

Study online with Monarch Institute and experience education, reimagined.

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