Diploma of Graphic Design (Advertising)
45 weeks – $13,600
Possible careers
- Graphic design
- Web design
- Desktop publishing
- Pre-press artist
- Pathway to: film/television/video production and art direction
Graphic Design professionals work alongside marketing, advertising and media teams, using their skills in visual communication to market products, thereby maximising profit growth for the client’s business.
Through a combination of design theory, free-hand and computerised design skills, students of this Advertising course will develop key graphics and desktop publishing skills.
You will learn how to negotiate with clients, direct creative teams and analyse creative design concepts. By focusing on marketing and advertising strategies, you will also develop the skills and knowledge to produce a successful promotional plan.
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Internship
4 weeks - AUD$1,600
An optional, four week internship is available for this course.
Modules
Computing
Use business technology
Develop keyboard skills
Introduction to Mac
Computer graphics I
Computer graphics II
Photo imaging
Computer design and production I
Typography II
Graphic design II
Graphic design III
Digital prepress production
Professional practice II
Multimedia
Website design I
Design for screens and interactivity
Advertising
Workplace communication
Make presentations
Creative advertising I
Creative advertising II
Introduction to marketing
Identify the market
Marketing research
Studio
Drawing
Design concepts and principles
Visualisation techniques
Typography I
Design and culture
Graphic design I
Professional practice I
Art direction
- Subject module descriptors (PDF 124KB)
Key facts
- Course length: 45 weeks (YA=CN66B)
- Available at: Brisbane & Sydney
- Academic entry requirements: Find out more >>>
- Diploma of Graphic Design (Advertising) graduates can earn significant credit points towards a relevant university undergraduate degree
- Embedded within each subject is a cluster of endorsed national units of competency
- Graduates will receive the accredited award of Diploma of Graphic Design (30085QLD)
Start dates - 2008
| Campus | Dates |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 14 Jan / 18 Feb / 14 Jul / 22 Sep |
| Sydney | 14 Jan / 18 Feb / 14 Jul / 22 Sep |
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