Graphic Design

Certificate III in Commercial Arts
(Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing)

The Certificate III in Commercial Arts is a practical hands-on course that teaches students fundamental Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing skills such as the basics of Typography, Design and Layout fundamentals and computer Finished Art. A strong emphasis is placed on computer graphic skills with students learning Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign on both Apple and Windows PC computers. By completion of the Certificate III course, students have the necessary skills to work in areas such as Desktop Publishing or Computer Finished Art.

This course is offered at the Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and Melbourne campuses.

(See unit of competency content sheet for detailed information)

Drawing	Professional Practice
Colour Analysis	Career Preparation
Typography and Layout	Electronic Design 1
2D Design 1	Electronic Imaging 1
Finished Art 1	Computer Skills Technical
Printing Processes	Introduction to Internet
Finished Art 2	Vocational Placement Scheme (unsupervised hours)

This course is most suited to persons wishing to obtain a basic level of education in Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing or for persons wishing to have a broad understanding of the industry prior to undertaking a more extensive course.

Course Code: 60673QLD

Award: Certificate III in Commercial Arts
(Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing)

Duration:

Full time: 19 Weeks
(excluding holidays)

Part time: 1 Year
(including holidays)

External: 15 months
(including holidays)

Entry Requirements:

Year 10 level of education or Recognition of Prior Learning

For more information please contact our College Co-ordinator