Canberra Institute of Technology
3 semesters
Master graphic design fundamentals including typography, layout, and digital media production. This diploma prepares you to work as a professional graphic design practitioner in commercial and community contexts across print and digital platforms.
You must provide evidence of technical skills and ability to produce multiple examples of graphic design work meeting different design requirements, produce typography supporting overall design solutions, and use graphic design industry software. Skills and knowledge may be acquired through personal or work experience or formal study. You will need to collect and retain confirmed evidence of entry requirements. Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 4 across reading, writing, learning, and oral communication are recommended. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to study any course at CIT.
Core subjects include researching visual communication history and theory, producing graphic designs for 2D and 3D applications, creating and manipulating graphics, producing typographic design solutions, designing complex layouts, and developing graphic design practice to meet industry needs. You'll also develop and extend design skills, refine drawing and visual representation tools, and present a body of creative work. Elective subjects cover interpreting design briefs, realising bodies of creative work, working with photomedia, implementing design solutions, incorporating video assets, authoring interactive media, preparing audio assets, creating user interfaces, making presentations, and creating multiplatform advertisements. The course integrates both print and screen-based design with opportunities to experience both applications of the design process.
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is a leading vocational education provider offering industry-relevant qualifications. This diploma integrates both print and screen-based design, providing comprehensive practical experience. CIT provides access to Adobe Suite software and maintains strong connections with industry to ensure curriculum meets current professional standards and employment opportunities.
This qualification provides skills and knowledge enabling employment opportunities as a Professional Graphic Design Practitioner. Graduates may work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media, including design studios, commercial printing, advertising, publishing, television, marketing divisions, and as independent practitioners. Further study opportunities include the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design at CIT or university pathways such as University of Canberra offering 24 credit points (1 year) recognition.
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