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CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design

  • Diploma

Advance your skills in design software including InDesign and Illustrator with this qualification. Gain experience in using these specialised programs to design various types of artwork and explore web design, 3-D modelling, and UX design. The course includes live briefs with external clients to provide real-world experience and business insights.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
12 - 12 semesters full-time
Course Code
BGU2, 105814M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$13,140 per year / $13,140 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Advance your skills in design software including InDesign and Illustrator with this qualification. Gain experience in using these specialised programs to design annual reports, corporate identities, packaging and other press ready artwork. This course will also provide exposure to web design using WordPress, user interfaces, 2-D motion graphics using After Effects and the current trend of UX design (User Experience).

You will also learn 3-D modelling using Trimble Sketchup to assist in visualising packaging, signage and concept art and bring them to life with Blender 3D. This course will give you the opportunity to continue explorations into concept development, creative thinking, online social media advertising and digital illustration using an iPad and Procreate.

During your course you will complete live briefs with external clients, mainly not-for-profit organisations, to replicate real client experiences. From this exposure you will also learn about the business aspect of graphic design.

On successful completion of this diploma you will be well equipped to find employment with experience in running live briefs and advanced software skills.

This course is superseded.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.
  • Completion of CUA40720 Certificate IV in Design [Graphic Design] (AC92) is required for entry into this course.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Advance your skills in design software including InDesign and Illustrator with this qualification. Gain experience in using these specialised programs to design annual reports, corporate identities, packaging and other press ready artwork. This course will also provide exposure to web design using WordPress, user interfaces, 2-D motion graphics using After Effects and the current trend of UX design (User Experience).

You will also learn 3-D modelling using Trimble Sketchup to assist in visualising packaging, signage and concept art and bring them to life with Blender 3D. This course will give you the opportunity to continue explorations into concept development, creative thinking, online social media advertising and digital illustration using an iPad and Procreate.

During your course you will complete live briefs with external clients, mainly not-for-profit organisations, to replicate real client experiences. From this exposure you will also learn about the business aspect of graphic design.

On successful completion of this diploma you will be well equipped to find employment with experience in running live briefs and advanced software skills.

Career pathways

  • Graphic Designer
  • Web and Multimedia Designer

Course structure

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
Elective units
  • BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
  • BSBMKG546 Develop social media engagement plans
  • CUAACD536 Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
  • CUAANM512 Create 3D digital environments
  • CUADIG413 Create user interfaces
  • CUAIND412 Provide freelance services
  • CUAPHI312 Capture photographic images
  • CUAPHI411 Capture images in response to a brief
  • CUAPHI523 Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace
  • ICTWEB513 Build dynamic websites

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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