Graphic Design Pathway Program

D0121

CUA50720

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Brand Identity Designer, Character Designer, Digital Designer, Graphic Designer, Image Designer, Junior Graphic Designer, Junior Web Designer, Multimedia Designer, Package Designer, UX Designer, Web Designer

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Qualification

Diploma

Awarded By

Open Colleges

Duration

Self paced - maximum 27 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

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 a career in graphic design but have no previous experience in the industry, then this Graphic Design Pathway Program from Open Colleges could be just what you’re looking for. The course combines the D0121 Graphic Design Essentials with the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design giving you a fast-track to a graphic design career.

The CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design encompasses comprehensive training in all facets of graphic design, which is essential to assume a position as a Junior Graphic or Digital Designer, Freelance Designer or Content Developer. Participants will learn how to combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to develop designs that satisfy client requirements and tackle a range of visual communication challenges.

The program is specifically intended to provide participants with job-ready skills; hence, all assessments have a real-world focus to prepare students for various types of design briefs and graphic design roles that they will encounter after graduation.

Throughout the course, participants will build a portfolio of work that demonstrates their skills, ideas, creativity, and capability to meet client briefs. This portfolio can serve as a valuable resource when approaching potential employers and clients.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

Eligibility

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

Software Requirement (This is Mandatory Material):

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 Graphic Design Pathway Program from Open Colleges, you may study the following subjects:

Graphic Design Essentials

Elements and principles of design
Colour theory
Typography
The design process
The design brief
Digital Design – Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design

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 photomedia 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 Graphic Design Pathway Program from Open Colleges, you will receive a nationally recognised CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design from Open Colleges. You will have all the skills and knowledge to confidently start working in one of many different graphic design roles available across different sectors.

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