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CUA40720 Certificate IV in DesignGraphic Design - AC92

  • Certificate

This foundation level qualification provides a broad understanding and experience in graphic design, focusing on software skills and industry-standard tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. It includes tutorials, design briefs, and class discussions, covering areas such as web and interface design, conceptual thinking, and typography. Completion prepares students for the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 - 12 semesters full-time
Course Code
AC92, 105790C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$13,140 per year / $13,140 total

About this course

Why choose 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.

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.

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.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose 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.

Career pathways

  • Graphic Design Assistant

Course structure

Core units
  • 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
  • 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

Credit for prior study or work

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.

How to apply

How to apply

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  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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