Begin a career in the graphic design industry, with the skills and knowledge to produce artwork for commercial purposes using both traditional and electronic methods.

Learn to create design concepts from a brief, build your personal portfolio and develop specialist skills in advertising and multimedia.

The Diploma of Graphic Design can also lead to entry into a Bachelor of Creative Arts Industries.

• Location:
  St Albans and City Flinders
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  21874VIC
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• graphic designer
• multimedia
• screen
• print

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The Diploma of Graphic Design addresses the specific knowledge and skills required to undertake work as a graphic artist or graphic designer who works independently or within specialised organisations. The Diploma of Graphic Design will provide training in drawing, design skill areas, OHS, sustainable practices, management, marketing and working with others.

Core Units of Study

• Apply Research and Critical Analysis to Inform Artistic and Design Practice

  Unit code

  VPAU011

• Use Advanced Drawing Techniques to Represent and Communicate Concepts

  Unit code

  VPAU012

• Apply the Elements and Principles of Design

  Unit code

  VPAU013

• Produce and Create Graphics in Response to a Brief

  Unit code

  VPAU249

• Produce a Concept From a Given Brief

  Unit code

  VPAU054

• Create Design Concepts From a Brief to Produce 2 Dimensional Art Work to Finished Art Stage

  Unit code

  VPAU056

• Plan and Implement a Project in the Workplace

  Unit code

  VPAU015

• Analyse and Implement Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  VPAU010

• Follow Health, Safety and Security Procedures

  Unit code

  CUFSAF01B

• Address Legal and Administrative Requirements

  Unit code

  CUSADM09A

• Promote the Business

  Unit code

  BSBSBM403A

• Manage Creative and Professional Self

  Unit code

  VPAU014

• Produce Files for Multimedia Production and Display

  Unit code

  VPAU058

• Produce Typography in Response to a Brief

  Unit code

  VPAU050

• Create Page Layouts in Response to a Brief

  Unit code

  VPAU051

• Produce and Scan Complex Digital Images for Reproduction

  Unit code

  VPAU053

• Produce Art Work From Concept to Finished Art Stage

  Unit code

  VPAU055

• Create Design Concepts From a Brief to Produce 3 Dimensional Art Work to Finished Art Stage

  Unit code

  VPAU057

Elective Units of Study

• Prepare Text and Graphics Files for Print Processing

  Unit code

  CUVCRS16A

• Produce Digital Images

  Unit code

  CUVVSP12A

• Author a Multimedia Product

  Unit code

  CUFMEM02A

• Interpret and Respond to a Brief

  Unit code

  CUVDES05A

• Use Typography Techniques for Design Work

  Unit code

  CUVCRS05A

• Develop Self as Designer

  Unit code

  CUVDSP02A

• Make Presentations

  Unit code

  CUSGEN05A

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Graphic Design, participants must successfully complete 25 units consisting of 18 Core Units and 7 Elective Units.