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    Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

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    Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
    Overview

    About this course

    Advance your design skills and learn to think in new ways. Grow your skills in typography, UX UI and digital design. Work on real projects, meet people in the industry, and graduate ready for higher roles.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • collaborate and work with industry mentors

    • use advanced creative thinking and strategy techniques

    • use digital design techniques for UX UI

    • develop an in-depth understanding of typography

    • create design solutions to complex briefs

    • execute packaging and branding design.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally recognised qualification at advanced diploma level.

    • A portfolio of work to show potential employers.

    • Experience in managing design projects to completion.

    • Opportunities to establish a network of professional contacts.

    • Opportunities to showcase designs in a graduate exhibition.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • Successful completion of the Diploma of Graphic Design or its equivalent as evidenced by a copy of your transcript.

    • A portfolio of work that demonstrates significant skill and/or experience at a diploma of graphic design level or equivalent. A head teacher may contact you to discuss your portfolio prior to enrolment.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • a strong desire to work in the graphic design industry

    • the ability to think and solve problems creatively

    • enthusiasm for working collaboratively on creative design

    • interest in developing project management skills

    • digital literacy and access to a computer with sufficient specifications for graphic design

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level.

    Note:

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: graphic designer, digital designer, studio manager and junior art director.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study0 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design does not have any post-graduate courses.

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    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 6 core and 9 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Establish, negotiate and refine a design briefCUADES512

    • Manage design realisationCUADES611

    • Extend typographic design expertiseCUAGRD603

    • Engage in the business of graphic designCUAGRD611

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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