Diploma of Graphic Design

CUA50720Open Colleges (RTO 90796)

Duration

Up to 24 monthsself-paced

Study mode

Online

Next start date

Anytime

Recognition

This course meets Australian Qualifications Framework standards.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this course, you must be able to demonstrate graphic design skills appropriate for a diploma level course. You will need to complete two graphic design tasks using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and/or Photoshop.

In addition, you must also have regular access to the internet and meet one of the following educational requirements:

Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent; OR
Successful completion of a Certificate II qualification or higher; OR
At least 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires use of written documentation and communication

Where is this course offered?

This course is delivered online, so you can:

Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom

Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.

What you’ll learn

In this course you will learn to:

Produce typographic design solutions
Create and manipulate graphics
Integrate colour theory and design processes
Develop and refine illustrative work
Develop graphic designs for branding and identity
Produce graphic designs for 2D and 3D applications
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
Prepare digital images for pre-press processing

Enquire with Open Colleges to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
Your previous study and work experience
Your unit selections

Enquire with Open Colleges to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, Open Colleges can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.

Enquire with Open Colleges to find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Support and delivery

When you study online with Open Colleges, you will have access to:

A Student Support Team who are available via phone, live chat and email to help with any administrative issues. They can provide assistance with enrolment, updates on your course progress and help with work placement queries.
A Learning Support Team made up of former teachers, trainers and academics who can provide study tips and tricks, advice on research strategies and help you use OpenSpace, your online campus
Academic assistance from your trainers who are available to help with any course content questions and will provide feedback on your assessments
Career support via a range of resources including resume tips, a career change guide, quizzes and information on career pathways