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Course information
Type
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Focus
Graphic DesignCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
8 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
13 Feb 2024First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
12 Dec 2024Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class time
20 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
7 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
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Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 4.30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments.
Skills assessments: projects.
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation.
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving.
Portfolio of work.
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Computers are provided for those classes where you are learning about software
It is recommended that you have your own laptop capable of running industry standard software( Adobe creative cloud)
Subscription to Adobe creative cloud will be provided
Some materials and resources for printing and producing project work are provided onsite
There is no materials fee for this course
You may need to purchase your own additional materials and resources for project work
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
A certificate IV in Design (graphic) or equivalent study or work experience is a pre-requisite for entry into this course.
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Design (Graphic) or its equivalent as evidenced by a of your certificate or transcript
Diploma Portfolio submission of design works contain 6-10 pieces of work. These works will demonstrate your range of skills, both creative and technical, and include a variety of formats in both print and digital media incorporating type as well as image
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Graphic Design qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 19 units of competency, including 9 core and 10 speciality units.
Core units - 9
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.
Refine drawing and other visual representation toolsCUAACD531
Develop and extend design skills and practiceCUADES413
Research visual communication history and theoryCUAGRD501
Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applicationsCUAGRD502
Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
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Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Library
Canteen
Student kitchenette
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Aboriginal learner support centre
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