Graphic Design - Digital Design (Cert IV to Adv. Diploma)

Program Details  
Provides students with the skills and knowledge to produce creative, graphic design images for print and digital media. The students use a combination of traditional studio media and digital technologies. You will study 3D modelling, packaging and design technologies, visual identity, corporate branding and copywriting. Areas of specialisation include packaging, corporate design, advertising, illustration, web design and digital visual media. As part of the course you will undertake a supervised work placement.

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

• Certificate IV in Design - Graphic Design
• Diploma of Graphic Design
• Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design - Digital Design
  

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome.

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into the Certificate IV - Advanced Diploma requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in English or completion of the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals.


What You'll Learn in Each Course

The Certificate IV provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to produce art, and layouts of wording for reproduction in print and electronic media. Students learn skills to produce strong image concepts, problem solve and communicate ideas. They will create and execute design concepts and present finished artwork using a combination of traditional studio media and digital technologies.

The Diploma further develops the practical skills and knowledge to produce and communicate creative graphic design images for reproduction in print and digital media. Students learn skills in business planning and management for design projects along with how to work with available resources, technologies and within the demands of the graphic design industry. Students can choose to study from two of the following areas: packaging, corporate design, advertising, illustrative design, digital media and web design.

The Advanced Diploma further develops practical skills and knowledge to produce innovative graphic design solutions. Students are encouraged to source opportunities, design, produce and work either independently or collaboratively in the creation of innovative digital media products. They will learn about typographic design, design law, the global market for designers and design theory, culture and communication. Students can choose to specialise in either web design or multimedia design. In addition they will be able to choose from subjects which include 3D modelling, packaging and design technologies, visual identity, corporate branding, design for advertising, advertising copywriting and illustration.


Work Experience, Activities & Events

As part of this qualification students undertake a supervised work placement where they are able to apply the skills and knowledge learnt. In this course they are encouraged to source opportunities, design, produce and work either independently or collaboratively in the creation of innovative graphic products. Learners will work with increasing independence, pursuing their own aims, interests and vision in their chosen area of specialisation, and broaden their understanding of the nature, role and practices of the designer in our community.


Career Outcomes

Depending on the stage of completion, graduates can gain employment in entry level positions in graphc design, work as a freelance designers and ultimately as digital and graphic designers in design practices.


Further Study & University Options

Studies at TAFE WA can be continued through to the Advanced Diploma level (see the Study Pathway diagram above). Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma will allow guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Illustration or Graphic Design) at Curtin University in W.A. Students will receive around 300 credits at Curtin (equivalent to around 12 months of the Bachelor degree).

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