30673QLD Certificate III in Commercial Arts (Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing)

CRICOS Provider codes: NSW 00246M, QLD 03107J, VIC 03252M
Locations: Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast available for Australian and overseas students. Melbourne and Distance Learning available for Australian students only.
Duration:1 year part time only* (including breaks), 300 hours classroom study
Intakes: February, June and October

*Part time is for Australian students only

Why study the Certificate III in Commercial Arts (Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing)?

The course is ideal if you're looking for a basic level of education in graphic design and desktop publishing. This practical, hands-on course equips you with the fundamentals of graphic design and desktop publishing - typography, design and layout fundamentals and computer-finished art. You will familiarise yourself with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign and gain the skills to work with desktop publishing or computer-finished art.

Career Outcomes

This qualification prepares you for an entry-level roles in publishing companies, graphic administration, educational institutions, government departments, software and hardware companies, graphic design and advertising companies. Graduates typically find themselves employed as Computer Finished Artists and Junior Graphic Designers.

Subjects

• Drawing
• Colour Analysis
• Typography and Layout
• 2D Design (basic)
• Finished Art
• Printing processes (theory)
• Finished Art (intermediate)
• Professional Practice
• Portfolio Preparation
• Electronic Design (fundamentals)
• Electronic Imaging
• Computer Skills (technical)
• Access and Use the Internet

Entry Requirements

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