This 50 week program includes 2 courses:
- Diploma of Graphic Design (25 weeks)
  VET FEE-HELP and payment plan available
- Certificate IV in Design (25 weeks) Payment plans available

The Diploma of Graphic Design program is focused on the design skills which enable graduates to move into a job in the graphic design industry.

• Commence the program without a pre-existing portfolio.
• Students develop a portfolio in the Diploma to present at job interviews or to use for credit in a degree. 
• Learn to use the Adobe Creative suite: Photoshop; InDesign; Illustrator; Dreamweaver; Flash; Acrobat.
• Develop specialist skills in advertising and multimedia.
• Become confident in using Macintosh computers: the industry standard for graphic designers.
• Transfer to a degree with up to 1 year credit transfer.

Degree Transfer

Successful completion of the Diploma of Graphic Design offers the following credit transfer options:

• 1 year credit transfer to Raffles College of Design and Commerce Bachelor of Design.
• 1 semester credit transfer to Griffith University Bachelor of Communication

Graphic Design studios and graphic designers create and produce a broad range of visual projects. These include web pages, multimedia presentations, annual reports, sales materials, signs and other environmental graphics, slide shows, newsletters, corporate identity programs, packaging, consumer products, promotional items, and many other types of publications.

In essence, graphic designers organise and develop a ‘look’ for almost any kind of project. Places of employment include advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, pre-press companies and consumer goods companies. Many designers choose to establish their own business and work in a freelance capacity.  Possible job titles relevant to the Diploma of Graphic Design include: Graphic Designer, Display Artist, Web Designer and Illustrator.

Professional Recognition
Students and graduates of Martin College Graphic Design studies, are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) – Australia’s largest association representing graphic design professionals.

Awards
Graduates of the Martin College Diploma of Graphic Design receive two nationally accredited awards: 30808QLD Diploma of Graphic Design; CUV40303 Certificate IV in Design.

Campuses & Start Dates

    
Course Duration: 50 teaching weeks plus up to 3 weeks of vacation depending on commencement date.

Subjects

Entry Requirements

Entry to the Martin College Diploma of Graphic Design (50weeks) program requires EITHER:

• Completion of Year 11 OR overseas equivalent, OR; 
• Vocational experience in a range of work environments. 

International students must also meet the English language entry requirements >

Have Graphic Design experience? 
You can join the 25week Diploma of Graphic Design if you have EITHER:

• Work experience in design and can present a portfolio of work for assessment, OR;
• A Certificate IV in Design or other relevant qualification.  

Not sure if you qualify?

• Contact a Student Advisor online >
• Call a Student Advisor: 1300 762 129