Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

Entry Requirements

Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of the Diploma of Graphic Design

TAFE SA English Language Centre: English for Academic Purposes (EAP20) Pass

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – iBT: Score of 46, with reading: 4-7, listening: 4-6, speaking: 14-15, and writing: 14-17

Pearsons Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum 42 with 36 in all for communicative skills ((listening, reading, writing and speaking)

Occupational English Test OET: Pass

Cambridge C1 Advanced or B2 First previously Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE): Overall score of 162 with a minimum of 154 in all bands

Course Details

This course is for those who have completed the diploma of graphic design or have previous experience working in the design industry. You will enhance your technical, creative, and conceptual skills by working on complex design projects. Learn about packaging design, marketing, social media, advertising, wayfinding, advanced typography, design business and specialised creative fields. Work on real-world projects in conjunction with the design industry and collaborate with your peers to plan, promote, and run a public exhibition of your work. Graduate ready to take on a position as a graphic designer, motion/multimedia designer, illustrator or as an advertising industry creative.

Employment Outcomes:

Graphic designer, Web and multimedia designer, Advertising creative team member.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA60320)
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills in visual communication to conceive, negotiate and realise design solutions. You will gain a sound understanding of visual communication and design theory and history, and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Advanced communication, organisation and project management skills are also covered. This course integrates both print and digital media applications of design. Topics covered include Design Studio, Advanced Typography, Design Business, Photo Imaging, Packaging Design, Advertising, Marketing and Portfolio Creation. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 9 elective units.