Certificate III in Commercial Arts (Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing)

Locations: Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast
Duration:1 year
Intakes: February, June and October



The course is ideal if you're looking for a basic level of education in graphic design and desktop publishing. This practical, hands-on course equips you with the fundamentals of graphic design and desktop publishing - typography, design and layout fundamentals and computer-finished art. You will familiarise yourself with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign and gain the skills to work with desktop publishing or computer-finished art.
Career Outcomes

This qualification prepares you for an entry-level roles in publishing companies, graphic administration, educational institutions, government departments, software and hardware companies, graphic design and advertising companies. Graduates typically find themselves employed as Computer Finished Artists and Junior Graphic Designers.
Subjects

    Drawing
    Colour Analysis
    Typography and Layout
    2D Design (basic)
    Finished Art
    Printing processes (theory)
    Finished Art (intermediate)
    Professional Practice
    Portfolio Preparation
    Electronic Design (fundamentals)
    Electronic Imaging
    Computer Skills (technical)
    Access and Use the Internet

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