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Certificate IV in DesignGraphic Design - AC92

  • Certificate

This foundation level qualification will provide you with a broad understanding and experience in the graphic design discipline, including corporate and branding, packaging, user experience, web/interface and environmental signage design.This course focuses on learning solid software skills using...

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
CUA40720, 105790C
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$12,804 per year / $13,454 total
International Fees
$12,804 per year / $13,454 total

About this course

This foundation level qualification will provide you with a broad understanding and experience in the graphic design discipline, including corporate and branding, packaging, user experience, web/interface and environmental signage design.

This course focuses on learning solid software skills using industry-standard Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign in an environment that replicates a real industry setup. Our lecturers are hands on and the course is delivered via tutorials, design briefs and class discussions.

Course units also include an introduction to web and interface design, while other units cover conceptual and creative thinking skills.

Graphic designers communicate through images and words, and need to master skills in typography. During your studies you will learn to combine digital techniques with traditional letterpress. Drawing and sketching skills are also covered in your course, to lay the foundation for further development in digital illustration required for further study.

Successful completion of this course will equip you with the skills needed to enter the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design.

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Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 12.

  • OR Completion of CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals is required for entry into this course.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Graphic Design Assistant
Career opportunities
  • Graphic Design Assistant
  • Graphic Design Assistant

    • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 15 units. These 15 are comprised of 7 core units and 8 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • BSBCRT411
      Apply critical thinking to work practices
    • CUAACD411
      Integrate colour theory and design processes
    • CUADES305
      Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
    • CUADES411
      Generate design solutions
    • CUADES412
      Interpret and respond to a design brief
    • CUAPPR411
      Realise a creative project
    • CUAWHS312
      Apply work health and safety practices
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CUADIG304
      Create visual design components
    • CUADIG415
      Produce innovative digital images
    • CUADRA401
      Experiment with techniques to produce drawings
    • CUAGRD311 Prepare files for print
    • CUAGRD312 Use typography techniques
    • CUAILL401 Develop and refine illustrative work
    • ICPPRP2250 Produce graphics using graphics applications
    • SITXEBS003 Build and launch a small business website
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