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

• Students develop a portfolio in the Diploma to present at job interviews or to use for credit into 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

Industry and jobs

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 this qualification 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 receive the nationally accredited award 30808QLD Diploma of Graphic Design.

Campuses & Start Dates

  
Course duration: 25 teaching weeks plus up to 3 weeks of vacation depending on commencement date.

Timetable
For information about timetables, please contact a Student Advisor using our online form; OR, call 1300 762 126
  

Entry Requirements

Entry to the Diploma of Graphic Design requires ONE of the following:

• Successful completion of a Certificate IV in Design OR other relevant qualification/s, OR;
• Vocational experience in a range of work environments in design and presentation of a portfolio of work for assessment.

International students must also meet the English language entry requirements >

If you do not meet the entry requirements...

The Martin College Diploma of Graphic Design allows students to start at the Certificate IV in Design and move onto the Diploma of Graphic Design with no previous experience required.

Not sure if you qualify?

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