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Visual Design: Transform

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This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

The demand for Visual Designers is expanding, with over 1,250 roles available in Australia and the field set to grow by 12.9% over the next 5 years. This Visual Design course is highly practical, immersive and will get you industry-ready faster than ot...

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Diploma of Graphic Design CUA50720

Our nationally recognised CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design is designed to combine the technical, creative and conceptual skills you need to create designs that meet client requirements. You’ll learn the fundamentals of graphic design, and move to the...

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Graphic Design Pathway Program CUA50715

Make your dream of a graphic design career a reality with Open Colleges’ Graphic Design Pathway. The course is designed for those with no experience, but who have a passion for design and want to launch a career as a Graphic Designer. The CUA50720 Dipl...

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Introduction to Graphic Design

Are you looking to spend your life in a career that allows you to create, imagine and innovate? Then a career in Graphic Design is the perfect are for you. From learning how to develop strategies, follow briefs and create beautiful, unique designs across a variety of mediums; you’ll be in a field that changes every day and let’s your create flair run wild.

What is Graphic Design?

Graphic design is the art of developing visual content that often combines images and texts for advertisements, websites and magazines. It revolves around capturing an audience’s attention and projecting a message in a creative, visual way.

What Skills are needed in Graphic Design?

There are many aspects of graphic design, with knowledge in areas such as typography, illustration, symbolism and photography being necessary to develop a successful career that satisfies the needs of clients. As technology is becoming more widely embraced in design, many graphic designers are now expected to have a solid understanding of web design, Photoshop, and other design software.

Other skills you might need to create a successful career in graphic design include:

  • Creativity
  • Idea Generation
  • Colour Theory
  • Page Optimisation
  • Printing
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Advertising and Marketing Principles
  • Animation
  • Problem Solving

Career Outcomes

Through completing a Graphic Design course, you can find employment in the following roles:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Art Director
  • Brand/Identity Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Illustrator or Animator
  • Production Designer
  • Creative Advertising Manager
  • Printmaker

Job Outlook for a Graphic Designer

If you’re considering a career as a Graphic Designer, then you’re in luck. According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook, many graphic designers work freelance, with only 1% of workers in the industry being full-time employed.

The median weekly earnings for graphic designers in Australia is $1, 280 with the average salary being around $50,000 per year, however, this goes up with experience and education level. The most common qualification is a Bachelor degree.

This industry also has an almost equal portion of male to female employees, with males representing 56.5% of the industry. 7% of workers are also aged between 25 and 34.

Types of Graphic Design Courses

Certificate

A Graphic Design-related Certificate, like the Certificate IV in Design, will give you introductory skills and knowledge to create basic designs on a range of different mediums. This nationally recognised TAFE course is the perfect way to start your career in the exciting Graphic Design industry.

Diploma

A Graphic Design Diploma course will take longer than a Certificate to complete but will provide you with more in-depth skills and knowledge. By the end of the course, you should know how to create print media advertisements, make a presentation, collaborate in a creative process, interpret and respond to briefs, implement design solutions and much more!

Bachelor Degree

A Bachelor degree is a popular choice by graphic design professionals, with many choosing to undergo the three-year Bachelor of design with a major in communication or media. This level design course is essential in learning how to address professional business proposals and successfully meet briefs and requirements set by clients.

A Bachelor of Design equips students how to manage, communicate and liaise with other professionals as well as develop a range of communication strategies, mock-ups and displays that can be presented to a business. These in-depth courses cover colour theory, typography, web design and digital media to ensure that graduates have all the skills needed to enter the industry with professionalism and confidence.

Graphic Design Courses Online

If you require maximum flexibility while you study, you’ll be pleased to know that most graphic design courses can be completed entirely online. This means, you can study anywhere you like, anytime you like and without the pressure of deadlines.

Is a Graphic Design Course Right for You?

If you have a natural ability to think creatively, strong attention to detail and the enthusiasm to work in a highly creative industry, then a Graphic Design course may be just what you’re looking for.

Some other important skills for someone considering a career in this profession include active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, time management, coordination and speaking.

Combine your Creativity, Art and Design

With the digital world expanding fast, so will great new jobs in the graphic design world. Make sure you’re equipped with the skills and nationally recognised qualifications to walk straight into them.

The graphic design industry is expected to grow by almost 50,000 jobs by 2018. And those talented graphic designers who have the right knowledge and qualifications will be in even higher demand. If you are looking for a career where you can put your right brain talents to inspiring work, there has never been a better time to call yourself a graphic designer.

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