TAFE SA
52 weeks
This nationally recognised Diploma of Graphic Design teaches you to create effective design solutions for print and digital media using industry-standard Adobe software. Perfect for aspiring graphic designers, you'll build a professional portfolio and gain entry-level employment or progress to advanced studies.
International applicants require an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall with minimum 5.0 in all bands or equivalent. You must have satisfactorily completed Year 12 or overseas equivalent. Submission of a portfolio is required, demonstrating technical skills and ability to produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges, produce typography that supports overall design solutions, and use graphic design industry software.
The course covers Design Foundations, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Drawing for Design, Design History, Creative Thinking, Illustration, Design Studio, Branding Identity, and Web/Interactive Design. Core units include creating and manipulating graphics, designing complex layouts, developing graphic design practice, presenting creative work, producing 2D/3D graphic designs, producing typographic solutions, refining visual representation tools, and researching visual communication history. Elective units cover visual design components, design interactions, illustrative work, branding and identity, digital art creation, video art, photomedia, and presentations.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with strong industry connections. The college offers hands-on training in a supportive learning environment with experienced lecturers. With 90% of TAFE SA graduates satisfied with training quality and 87% recommending their courses, the institution delivers practical skills aligned with industry needs. Adelaide College of the Arts provides on-campus learning with direct interaction with instructors and peers.
Graduates can pursue entry-level employment as Graphic and Multimedia Designers in design studios, advertising agencies, publishing companies, and digital media firms. The impressive portfolio developed during the course supports job applications. Alternatively, graduates can progress to advanced diploma studies for further specialisation in graphic design, UX/UI design, or related creative fields.
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