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:
  City Flinders, Industry and St Albans
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CUV50311
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

The work of a graphic designer may include or have links to areas such as:

• advertising and promotion
• art direction
• branding
• corporate identity
• instructional design
• packaging
• signage
• web design

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

This qualification reflects the role of graphic designers at the beginning of their professional careers. They combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communications challenges. They have a sound understanding of design theory and practice and are able to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions.

To successfully complete this qualification, participants must complete a total of 19 units (9 core units, plus 10 electives) as specified by the Training Package or as per the University's selection.

Core Units

• Develop and Extend Design Skills and Practice

  Unit code

  BSBDES403A

• Refine Drawing and Other Visual Representation Tools

  Unit code

  CUVACD501A

• Research Visual Communication History and Theory

  Unit code

  CUVGRD501A

• Produce Graphic Designs for 2-D and 3-D Applications

  Unit code

  CUVGRD502A

• Produce Typographic Design Solutions

  Unit code

  CUVGRD503A

• Create and Manipulate Graphics

  Unit code

  CUVGRD504A

• Design and Manipulate Complex Layouts

  Unit code

  CUVGRD505A

• Develop Graphic Design Practice to Meet Industry Needs

  Unit code

  CUVGRD506A

• Present a Body of Own Creative Work

  Unit code

  CUVPRP503A

Elective Units (10)

• Develop and Extend Critical and Creative Thinking Skills

  Unit code

  BSBCRT301A

• Originate and Develop Concepts

  Unit code

  BSBCRT501A

• Interpret and Respond to a Design Brief

  Unit code

  BSBDES402A

• Implement Design Solutions

  Unit code

  BSBDES501A

• Establish, Negotiate and Refine a Design Brief

  Unit code

  BSBDES502A

• Create User Interfaces

  Unit code

  CUFDIG403A

• Work With Photomedia in Creative Practice

  Unit code

  CUVACD512A

• Employ Colour Management in a Digital Imaging Workplace

  Unit code

  CUVPHI529A

• Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development

  Unit code

  BSBWOR501B

• Capture Photographic Images

  Unit code

  CUVPHI302A

• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
• International: ILETE 5.5 or equivalent
• Mature: Demonstrated interest and ability to complete the course as assessed by the University