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International Course Info

Course code:

CUA50720

Course fee:

A$13,240 - A$14,560

Duration

1 Year

OVERVIEW

The Diploma of Graphic Design strengthens your creative and technical design skills and deepens your abilities in visual storytelling.

Design thinking and creative problem solving are skills that are in demand in creative and broader industries. The graphic design creative practices and processes implemented in this course help graduates to think outside the square and problem solve on a physical, digital and conceptual level.

Learn how to develop and extend your design skills and practice, research visual communication history and theory, develop graphic design practices to meet industry needs and present a body of your creative work.

You will also sharpen your drawing, illustration and other visual representation skills, produce graphic designs for 2D and 3D applications, produce typographic design solutions, create and manipulate graphics, and design and manipulate complex layouts.

SCHOLARSHIPS

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LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:

  • Develop and extend your design skills and practice
  • Use drawing and other visual representation tools
  • Research visual communication history and theory
  • Produce graphic designs for 2D and 3D applications
  • Produce typographic design solutions
  • Create and manipulate graphics
  • Design complex layouts
  • Present a body of your own creative work

GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Strengthen your real-world skills in design:

  • Manage the design process from initial design to final product
  • Plan and present to clients
  • Work to a brief to meet client expectations
  • Work to a brief to meet client expectations
  • Produce digital designs
  • Digital design, hand drawing and illustration
  • 3D design and construction
  • Producing and displaying finished work

DEVELOP YOUR PROFESSIONAL CONFIDENCE

Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of soft skills that equip you with the confidence to work in graphic design settings with colleagues and clients:

  • Creative ideation
  • Critical thinking
  • Collaboration and team work skills

GLOBAL INDUSTRY DEMAND

The global market for design services is forecast to reach AUD $386 billion by 2022, which is an annual growth rate of 13%.

Current labour shortages in emerging technologies and standards mean graphic designers with strong tech skills are in demand. In fact, graphic design is the second most popular design skill employers are looking to hire, after user experience (UX).

INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledgeand skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

English Language Requirements:

Location Requirements:


Additional Requirement:

  • For direct entry into this course submission of a portfolio, design or written task is required for assessment. Download document


  • TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.

To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you:

  • Are a creative thinker
  • Have good illustration and drawings skills and want to produce graphics for 2D and 3D objects and designs
  • Have a strong interest in advertising, visual communication and visual storytelling on a corporate platform
  • Have a strong interest in publishing

If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

STARTING DATES, COURSE FEES AND LOCATIONS

From mountains to oceans, from cities to country towns, international students can choose from a range of courses offered at multiple campus locations across the state. Experience our vibrant spaces such as libraries, cafes and gyms as well as places you can network and socialise.

Learn more about TAFE NSW study locations

LocationsStarting DatesCourse Fees
Design Centre Enmore Feb , Jul A$13,240
LocationsStarting DatesCourse Fees
Design Centre Enmore Feb , Jul A$14,560

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from A$300 - $1,000 per course.

CAMPUS FACILITIES AND SUPPORT

TAFE NSW offers you a range of on campus study environments you will have access to industry specific computer rooms, simulated workplaces, study and presentation areas as well as general student facilities to enhance your learning and student experience.

Student facilities, amenities and support services include:

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
  • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource that offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

COURSE STRUCTURE AND UNITS

To receive this course students must complete all core units and a range of Additional units. 

Note: Additional units may vary between each semester and campus, and will depend on a number of considerations including the packaging rules for the qualification and demand for the unit at that location. TAFE NSW does not guarantee that speciality units listed will be offered at each location and semester. You will receive your timetable from the teaching section on commencement and speciality units offered will be provided at that time.

  • Packaging Rules Total number of units = 19
  • 9 core units plus 10 elective units, of which:
  • 6 must be from the electives listed below
  • 4 may be from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.
  • Core Units
  • CUAACD531 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
  • CUADES413 Develop and extend design skills and practice
  • CUAGRD501 Research visual communication history and theory
  • CUAGRD502 Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
  • CUAGRD503 Produce typographic design solutions
  • CUAGRD514 Create and manipulate graphics
  • CUAGRD515 Design and manipulate complex layouts
  • CUAGRD516 Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
  • CUAPPR513 Present a body of own creative work
  • BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas
  • BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
  • BSBMKG551 Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media
  • CUAACD522 Work with photomedia in creative practice
  • CUAACD537 Refine 3-D design ideas and processes
  • CUADIG413 Create user interfaces
  • CUAILL401 Develop and refine illustrative work
  • CUAIND411 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
  • CUAIND412 Provide freelance services
  • CUAPPR511 Realise a body of creative work
  • SITXEBS003 Build and launch a small business website

KEEP LEARNING WITH TAFE NSW

From certificates to diplomas, degrees to study packages, you can take your study further with us.

STUDY PATHWAYS

Take your learning to the next level with a TAFE NSW Design pathway:

STUDY PACKAGES

Plan your study around your life with a TAFE NSW study package. Our study packages allow for multiple courses to be packaged together that can lead you to a TAFE NSW or an Australian University Bachelor Degree with credits. This gives you a one stop shop by completing your applications for the whole package through TAFE NSW allowing you to apply for one student Visa for the full duration of the package.

TAFE NSW allows for two or more courses to be packaged together, either to meet the prerequisite requirements for a course or to plan your studies around your career goals. You can submit a single TAFE NSW application form and will be able to apply for one Student Visa for the full duration of the package.


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