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Graphic Art

Program Description – Diploma of Arts (Graphic Arts) The Graphic Art program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge which will enable students to pursue careers in the Graphic Art industry in a range of positions or to work as an independent graphic artist in Australia and internationally. The Diploma of Art (Graphic Art) offers base design courses but the focus is on technical computer skills, pre-press and print requirements. Graduates are highly employable at the end of this program. The two year Diploma is an industry relevant and endorsed qualification that is recognised nationally. The first year of the program develops skills and knowledge in design, typography, layout, digital imaging, drawing, illustration, reprographics and pre-press. Underpinning all these areas is the development of software understanding and application in a critical study area of Finished Art. In the second year of study the skills and knowledge obtained in the first year are consolidated into a portfolio for employment. A period of work experience in the second semester of second year places the student into a design studio or agency and gives them the opportunity to work with the design team on briefs and projects and to network within the industry.

The Graphic Art and Design Gallery

Mode and Duration

2 Years Full-time

(Part time is not available)

Entrance requirements

Year 12 applicants; Successful completion of VCE or equivalent

All applicants need to apply through VTAC and will be required to present a folio of work at an interview.

Study Pathways

RMIT accepts and will credit transfer successfully completed equivalent qualifications that are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Programs and units must be verified by an original statement of attainment (official transcript of results) from other Registered Training Organisations.

Currently discussion around formal accreditation into relevant Degree and Diploma programs at RMIT are being undertaken. Graduates have pursued further education in programs such as Communication Design, Electronic Design and Multi-media.

Career Prospects

The graduate may work as a mac operator, finished artist or graphic artist in a number of fields including corporate design, book and magazine layout, advertising, television, film set and exhibition design. There are strong career opportunities for employment as members of a design team in design agencies, production houses, and design studios or to work alone undertaking freelance or consultancy work.

For more detailed information regarding the courses click on the link below:

Diploma of Art (Graphic Arts)

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Contact the School of Design (TAFE) (+61 3) 9925 4819