Diploma of Graphic Design

CUA50720

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

3D Designer, Brand Identity Designer, Design Consultant, Digital Designer, Graphic Designer, Junior Graphic Designer, Junior Web Designer, Multimedia Designer, UX Designer

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Qualification

Diploma

Awarded By

Open Colleges

Duration

Self paced - maximum 24 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

Fee For Service, Payment plan, Upfront payment

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

If you’ve always been interested in aesthetics and design, and would like to pursue a career in the graphic design industry, then this CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design qualification from Open Colleges could be just what you’re looking for.

This course prepares individuals for roles such as Junior Graphic or Digital Designer, Freelance Designer, or Content Developer by teaching them all aspects of graphic design.

Through the program, students will learn how to use technical, creative, and conceptual skills to develop designs that meet client requirements and solve various visual communication challenges.

The course is designed to ensure that students are job-ready, with real-world-focused assessments that expose them to different types of design briefs and graphic design roles. Additionally, participants will create a portfolio of work that demonstrates their skills, ideas, creativity, and ability to meet client briefs, which they can use when seeking employment or clients.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

Eligibility

Mandatory local entry requirements

To enter this qualification, students need to be able to demonstrate and/or provide evidence of their graphic design skills and ability. Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience or formal study.

Students need to be able to:

Produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges
Produce typography that supports the overall design solution
Use graphic design software

Education requirements

Students should have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms design terms, learn complex design task in an online self-paced environment, and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher (ACSF levels: Learning – Level 4; Reading, writing, oral communication & numeracy – Level 3).

Minimum age

You will need to be at least 18 years old.

Equipment and tools

This course requires the use of design industry software.
You will need access to the Adobe Creative Suite, which can be purchased on subscription through the Adobe Creative Cloud (ACC).
The ACC subscription is not included in the course fee. Student subscriptions are available at a reduced price.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

While completing the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design qualification from Open Colleges, you may study the following subjects:

CUAGRD503 – Produce typographic design solutions
CUAGRD514 – Create and manipulate graphics
CUAACD411 – Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUAGRD501 – Research visual communication history and theory
CUAACD531 – Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
CUAILL401 – Develop and refine illustrative work
CUAGRD617 – Develop graphic designs for branding and identity
CUAGRD515 – Design and manipulate complex layouts
CUAGRD502 – Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
CUAPHI524 – Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
CUADES512 – Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
BSBMKG551 – Create multi-platform advertisements for mass media
CUAACD522 – Work with photo media in creative practice
CUADIG519 – Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
CUADIG516 – Design interactions
CUAIND412 – Provide freelance services
CUAGRD516 – Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
CUADES413 – Develop and extend design skills and practice
CUAPPR513 – Present a body of own creative work

Why study with Open Colleges

Open Colleges has been helping Australians realise their potential for over 125 years, and they’re now one of Australia’s leaders in online education. In the last decade alone, they’ve helped over 450,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers. When you study with OC, you’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that’ll help you find work across Australia. Their nationally recognised courses are designed by vocational experts, and you’ll learn job-ready skills from industry specialists. Online learning is all about flexibility, so they’ve designed their learning platform to be as flexible as possible. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can access it anytime you want. It’s designed to work around your lifestyle, not the other way around, so you can easily fit your study in with your other commitments.

Student Support

The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available Monday to Friday via email, phone and Live Chat and on the weekends, via Live Chat (when available). They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will be awarded the nationally recognised CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design qualification from Open Colleges. You will have all the skills and knowledge, as well as practical experience and fully developed portfolio, required to start working in one of many graphic design, digital design or UX design roles available across the country.

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