Graphic Design College

Locations: Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast available for Australian and overseas students. Melbourne and Online Learning available for Australian students only.
Duration: 1 year full time 
or 2 years part time/blended* (including breaks)
Intakes: February, June and October

VET FEE-HELP: Enabled for eligible Australian students
CRICOS Provider codes: NSW 07675K, QLD 076746G, VIC - TBA
Qualification Code: CUV50311

* Part time is for Australian students only

Why study the Diploma of Graphic Design?

The Diploma of Graphic Design is a unique hands-on course that teaches you advanced graphic design skills such as typography, layout and design, colour psychology, computer graphics, marker concepts, concept development process, advanced advertising, packaging design, promotional design and commercial illustration. The course aims to give you greater design awareness, while becoming an effective and creative communicator applying your own individual style toward the development of a strong portfolio.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate, you'll be equipped for a role as a graphic artist, designer or illustrator within specialist multimedia companies, design studios, print and publishing houses, marketing and promotions companies, educational institutions, government departments, stop animation or audio visual/video production companies. Grads often find work in graphic design and advertising companies, as concept designers with interactive gaming companies, industrial design companies (visualisation), information design companies, electronic publishing companies, desktop publishing companies and magazine publishing. Start a career in:

• Graphic Design
• Junior Art Direction
• Brand and Identity Design
• Illustration and Concept Art
• Packaging Design
• Corporate Design
• Advertising Design
• Magazine Design
• Environmental Graphic Design
• Computer Finished Art

Subjects

• DGDVC12 Visual communication
• DGDDC12 Drawing and colour
• DGDDS12 Design software
• DGDTY12 Typography
• DGDSB12 Symbols and branding
• DGDFA12 Finished art
• DGDAD12 Advertising
• DGDPB12 Publishing
• DGDIL12 Illustration
• DGDPK12 Packaging
• DGDWB12 Web
• DGDIM12 Interactive media
• DGDDI12 Design industry
• DGDCP12 Career preparation
• DGDSP12 Specialisation

Entry Requirements

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