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Diploma of Graphic Design (VIC ONLY) CUA50715 

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Geelong
Institution
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
July

Course overview

If you are creative, enjoy variety and developing new designs for a range of purposes, then our popular graphic design course is for you. This hands-on program taught by practising industry professionals will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to begin your graphic design career.

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Job outcomes

  • Graphic designer
  • Illustrator
  • Junior art director
  • Computer finished artist
  • Publication designer
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What you'll learn

With lots of real work opportunities, you’ll develop your design skills and experience for work in areas such as:

  • Corporate branding
  • Packaging
  • Digital media
  • Illustration and other design work

Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Duration study load

Full-time:

  • 12 months
  • 4 days per week

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 17 or over
  • Applicants must be able to provide their Year 12 certificate OR evidence that they have completed a Certificate IV or above level, otherwise, they will be required to undertake an independent assessment test to ensure they can satisfactorily attain Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 in both reading and numeracy to apply for a VET Student Loan. To meet the academic requirements for the course, applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 4 and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3
  • Applicants must provide evidence, via submission of a digital folio, of their technical skills and ability to: produce multiple examples of graphic design work that responds effectively to different design challenges, produce typography that supports the overall design solution and use graphic design industry software. Skills may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study
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Pathways

  • Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (CUV60411)
  • Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Communication Design) – Guaranteed Entry into Deakin University through RPL

Recognition of prior learning

Each qualification is made up of units of study. To gain RPL, you will need to demonstrate that you have the required skills and knowledge to meet the competencies of the unit.

Assessment

  • Hands-on projects
  • Workplace tasks
  • Written assignments
  • Industry placement

Subjects

Core Modules
CUAGRD504
Create and manipulate graphics
CUAGRD505
Design and manipulate complex layouts
BSBDES403
Develop and extend design skills and practice
CUAGRD506
Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
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Payment options

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Standard Tutiton – AUD $5,407
  • Full Fee Tuition – AUD $12,502
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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)