Diploma of Graphic Design 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
21874VIC 
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Creative Industries
Location:
Whitehorse Campus,
Study Area: Art and Design 
Study Area Sub Category: Graphic Design 
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

The two-year Diploma of Graphic Design course is designed to deliver a variety of skills and concepts necessary for employment in the graphic design industry. You will gain drawing skills, visualising skills, conceptual skills, as well as an understanding of the various print media, together with a thorough grounding in all the relevant industry standard software required to complete the job.

Your major studies will include design theory, conceptual visualisation, digital production and design, vector illustration, typography and finished art.

What employment opportunities will I have?

At the end of the course students will leave with a portfolio of work that will allow them to gain employment as a junior designer in the graphic design and related fields such as advertising, printing and publishing.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to articulate into the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Contemporary Arts at Deakin University. You may be eligible to receive credits for studies already completed successfully.

Can I apply?

  • You must have successfully completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • Relevant work experience may be of benefit in your application for this course

How do I apply?

VTAC - to apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.

Extra requirements
Applicants must complete a Supplementary Application Form. This can be obtained by one of the following methods:

  • Online at www.bhtafe.edu.au/CI
  • Email to creativeindustries@boxhill.edu.au
  • Phone 03 9286 9632
  • Applicants must complete and submit the form by 29 October.
  • Interviews will be held in late-November and early-December. Please note that an interview fee of $20.00 applies for all applications.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Applicants will present a folio at interview containing work demonstrating concept development.

Length of course

Full time – 2 years

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus,

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Subsidised Fees (Skills Deepening)

Fees for government subsidised students are made up of three main components:
1.   Tuition Fee
2.   Service and Amenity Fee
3.   Materials Fees (including course teaching materials fee and/or retained course items fees).
1. Tuition Fee - 2010
If you are enrolling for the first time in 2010 and eligible for a government subsidised place, the Tuition Fee will be $3.25 per hour with a minimum Tuition Fee of $225* per year and a maximum of $2,000 per year depending upon number of hours enrolled and eligibility for concession.

If you commenced your current course prior to 1 July 2009, but need to enrol in additional units for the same course in 2010 you will pay the Fee Maintenance rate of $1.40 per hour with a minimum fee of $56 per year and a maximum of $896 per year depending upon eligibility for a concession.

* Minimum fee and not a concession fee for diploma and advanced diploma courses.
2. Service and Amenities Fee
For enrolments up to 404 hours a $58 fee will be charged. For enrolments 405 hours and higher, an $80 fee will be charged.
3. Material Fees
Course teaching materials fees and/or retained course items fees are charged per course. This fee covers materials used in the course, plus some items that you are issued with and retain beyond the life of the course. Fees will vary from course to course, and can range from $100 to $1,000.

Self Funded

Self funded students will pay approximately $12,000 per year ($14.59 per hour of the course) depending upon number of hours enrolled. You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP to assist with payment.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
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Units of Competency

CUFSAF01B
Follow health, safety and security procedures
15 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge, which everyone in the workplace must have in order to work safely. It covers a range of industry contexts involving a variety of different conditions and hazards.
CUVCRS16A
Prepare text and graphics files for print processing
50 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare electronic files for pre-press processing. It applies to files that still require some processing before printing or electronic diffusion.
CUVDSP11A
Research and apply techniques for illustrative work
50 hr
This unit describes the skill and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for application to any type of illustrative work. The focus of this unit is on general, introductory knowledge of illustrative work and its practical application. Illustrative work may be for posters, storyboards, book covers, advertisements, technical illustrations, caricature etc. Students will learn to interpret briefs for the design of illustrative work, organise resources and test design approaches in the production of work.
BSBSBM403A
Promote the business
50 hr
This unit covers the development and implementation of marketing strategies and the monitoring and improvement of market performance. It is suitable for setting up or existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.
BSBCMM401A
Make a presentation
30 hr
This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience.
BSBDES403A
Develop and extend design skills and practice
30 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and extend skills as a practising designer.
CUVDSP07B
Research and apply techniques for graphic design
50 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for application to graphic design. The focus of the unit is on a general knowledge of graphic design techniques and the practical application of those techniques.
ICPPP252B
Output images
30 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to cover image output.
CUSADM09A
Address legal and administrative requirements
50 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure that the business or project complies with the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. It covers the skills needed by those setting up and managing the legal and administrative aspects of businesses, and projects a cultural industry context.
VPAU010
Analyse and implement sustainable work practices
15 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by artists and designers to develop, monitor and maintain economic, social, institutional and environmental work practices.
VPAU011
Apply research and critical analysis to inform artistic and design practice
100 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and critically analyse historical and theoretical concepts for application to own artistic and design practice. The unit includes the need for critical analysis of information and own work and the challenging of different points of view to inform own personal work and philosophy.
VPAU012
Use advanced drawing techniques to represent and communicate concepts
100 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to represent and communicate a concept through the use of advanced drawing techniques.
VPAU013
Apply the elements and principles of design
100 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to extend artistic practice to explore and apply the principles of design to an artwork or a design solution.
VPAU014
Manage creative and professional self
20 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage self and includes understanding and applying ethical practices to own creative and business activities, setting and meeting own priorities and developing and maintaining artistic and professional competence.
VPAU015
Plan and implement a project in the workplace
200 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement a project, work effectively within an organisation and accept responsibility for and monitor own work.
VPAU050
Produce typography in response to a brief
140 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and compose type to produce typography at an advanced level in response to a brief.
VPAU051
Create page layouts in response to a brief
90 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create and compose pages using layout applications at an advanced level in response to a brief.
VPAU053
Produce and scan complex digital images for reproduction
54 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce and scan complex colour separated images at an advanced level for reproduction.
VPAU054
Produce a concept from a given brief
50 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop graphics incorporating a range of features for cross-media publishing in response to a brief using advanced skills and highend application.
VPAU055
Produce art work from concept to finished art stage
50 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce artwork from a concept to finished art stage through the exploration and application of a range of advanced techniques and media.
VPAU056
Create design concepts from a brief to produce 2 dimensional artwork to finished art stage
50 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create design concepts to produce a 2-dimensional (2D) artwork to finished art stage through exploration and application of a range of advanced techniques and media.
VPAU057
Create design concepts from a brief to produce 3 dimensional artwork to finished art stage
70 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create design concepts to produce a 3-dimensional (3D) artwork to finished art stage through exploration and application of a range of advanced techniques and media
VPAU058
Produce files for multimedia production and display
40 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce files for multimedia production and display through the exploration and application of a range of advanced techniques and media.
VPAU249
Produce and create graphics in response to a brief
90 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop graphics incorporating a range of features for cross-media publishing in response to a brief using advanced skills and highend application.
CUVCRS03B
Produce computer-aided drawings
50 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of CADD program functions and features to produce drawings. The focus of this unit is on the technical skills required to operate CADD.
CUVCRS05B
Use typography techniques for design work
50 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use typography techniques for design work. It outlines how typography can be applied to a range of design contexts in response to a brief.
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Course Enquiries

Phone:
1300 BOX HILL
(1300 269 445)