DIPLOMAS
Diploma of Graphic Design
Domestic,International
Plan code:
C5359
Duration:
1 year full-time
1 year full-time
Campus:
Brunswick Campus
CRICOS Code:
090459G
Program Structure
This qualification requires the completion of 19 units - 9 core units and 10 elective units.
The Diploma of Graphic Design is delivered full-time over 12 months in two consecutive semesters. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
C5359 Courses
Courses studied in the Diploma of Graphic Design:
Semester 1:
- CUAGRD501 Research visual communication history and theory
- BSBCMM401 Make a presentation
- CUAACD502 Create observational drawings
- CUAGRD503 Produce typographic design solutions
- CUAACD512 Work with photomedia in creative practice
- CUAGRD502 Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
- CUAGRD504 Create and manipulate graphics
- ICPKNW32 Develop knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry
- CUAGRD506 Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
Semester 2:
- BSBCRT501 Originate and develop concepts
- SBDES403 Develop and extend design skills and practice
- CUAGRD505 Design and manipulate complex layouts
- BSBDES402 Interpret and respond to a design brief
- SITXEBS003 Build and launch a small business website
- CUAPPR503 Present a body of own creative work
- CUAACD501 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
- CUAPHI514 Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
- CUAPHI513 Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace
- CUADIG508 Refine digital art techniques
C5359 Core Units - Select ALL Nine (9) Courses
ANDC5359 Elective Units - Select Ten (10) Courses. Note: Course 052265-ICPKNW316 is included for historical enrolments and is no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and extend design skills and practice (BSBDES403) | 30 | GRAP6343C | Brunswick Campus |
| Research visual communication history and theory (CUAGRD501) | 55 | COMM7341C | Brunswick Campus |
| Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications (CUAGRD502) | 60 | GRAP6344C | Brunswick Campus |
| Produce typographic design solutions (CUAGRD503) | 60 | GRAP6345C | Brunswick Campus |
| Refine drawing and other visual representation tools (CUAACD501) | 70 | VART6436C | Brunswick Campus |
| Create and manipulate graphics (CUAGRD504) | 60 | COSC6210C | Brunswick Campus |
| Design and manipulate complex layouts (CUAGRD505) | 65 | GRAP6346C | Brunswick Campus |
| Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs (CUAGRD506) | 60 | GRAP6347C | Brunswick Campus |
| Present a body of own creative work (CUAPPR503) | 60 | VART6437C | Brunswick Campus |
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Originate and develop concepts (BSBCRT501) | 30 | GEDU6116C | Brunswick Campus |
| Create observational drawings (CUAACD502) | 50 | VART6438C | Brunswick Campus |
| Work with photomedia in creative practice (CUAACD512) | 55 | VART6439C | Brunswick Campus |
| Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace (CUAPHI513) | 45 | VART6440C | Brunswick Campus |
| Interpret and respond to a design brief (BSBDES402) | 20 | GRAP6348C | Brunswick Campus |
| Prepare digital images for pre-press processing (CUAPHI514) | 45 | VART6441C | Brunswick Campus |
| Refine digital art techniques (CUADIG508) | 80 | VART6442C | Brunswick Campus |
| Build and launch a small business website (SITXICT401) | 85 | OFFC5322C | Brunswick Campus |
| Develop knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry (ICPKNW322) | 80 | GEDU6129C | Brunswick Campus |
| Make a presentation (BSBCMM401) | 30 | COMM5974C | Brunswick Campus |
| Apply knowledge and requirements of paper and printing processes (ICPKNW316) | 80 | MIET7601C | Brunswick Campus |
