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Diploma of Graphic Design (Digital Design) - TAFE WA |
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Diploma of Graphic Design (Digital Design) - TAFE WA TEL: 0207 193 7932
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Program Summary | | | Duration (depends on entry & exit point): | 1 to 3 years full-time study | | Study Location(s) Available: | In Perth - Northbridge offers all courses; In Regional W.A. - Albany offers the Certificate IV only
| | College(s): | Central TAFE, Great Southern TAFE
| | Approximate Tuition Costs: | A$8,500 per year
| | Commencement/Intake Availability: | February only
| | Special Entry Requirements: | Entry into the Cert IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma requires submission of an Art Folio. The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals is a foundation course for those without Yr 12 equivalence or a Folio.
| | Guaranteed University Entry Available? | Yes, to Bachelor of Arts (Illustration or Graphic Design) at Curtin University
| | University Credit Possible? | Yes, up to 12 months at Curtin
| | Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start): | There are material fees for each course: A$500/year for the Cert IV & Diploma and A$1000/year for the Adv. Diploma
| | Other Info: | Students will have access to Macintosh design studios during class but access to their own personal Macintosh computer is highly recommended.
| Provides students with the skills and knowledge to produce creative, graphic design images for print and digital media. The students use a combination of traditional studio media and digital technologies. The students can specialise in packaging, corporate design, advertising, illustrative design, digital media and web design.
Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)
- Certificate IV in Design - Graphic Design
- Diploma of Graphic Design
- Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design - Digital Design
Program Components & Pathway
This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.
General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites
Entry into the Certificate IV - Advanced Diploma requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in English or completion of the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals.
For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.
Special Entry Requirements
Entry into the Cert IV - Advanced Diploma requires submission of a folio. Note: Courses requiring folios for entry need to be applied for at least several weeks earlier than normal.
Students must pass all units and may need to submit a folio and be competitive each year in order to progress into the Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.
What You'll Learn in Each Course
The Certificate IV provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to produce art, and layouts of wording for reproduction in print and electronic media. Students learn skills to produce strong image concepts, problem solve and communicate ideas. They will create and execute design concepts and present finished artwork using a combination of traditional studio media and digital technologies.
The Diploma further develops the practical skills and knowledge to produce and communicate creative graphic design images for reproduction in print and digital media. Students learn skills in business planning and management for design projects along with how to work with available resources, technologies and within the demands of the graphic design industry. Students can choose to study from two of the following areas: packaging, corporate design, advertising, illustrative design, digital media and web design.
The Advanced Diploma further develops practical skills and knowledge to produce innovative graphic design solutions. Students are encouraged to source opportunities, design, produce and work either independently or collaboratively in the creation of innovative digital media products. They will learn about typographic design, design law, the global market for designers and design theory, culture and communication. Students can choose to specialise in either web design or multimedia design. In addition they will be able to choose from subjects which include 3D modelling, packaging and design technologies, visual identity, corporate branding, design for advertising, advertising copywriting and illustration.
Work Experience, Activities & Events
As part of this qualification students undertake a supervised work placement where they are able to apply the skills and knowledge learnt. In this course they are encouraged to source opportunities, design, produce and work either independently or collaboratively in the creation of innovative graphic products. Learners will work with increasing independence, pursuing their own aims, interests and vision in their chosen area of specialisation, and broaden their understanding of the nature, role and practices of the designer in our community.
Career Outcomes
Depending on the stage of completion, graduates can gain employment in entry level positions in graphc design, work as a freelance designers and ultimately as digital and graphic designers in design practices.
Further Study & University Options
Studies at TAFE WA can be continued through to the Advanced Diploma level (see the Study Pathway diagram above). Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma will allow guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Illustration or Graphic Design) at Curtin University in W.A. Students will receive around 300 credits at Curtin (equivalent to around 12 months of the Bachelor degree).
Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start):
There are material fees for each course: A$500/year for the Cert IV & Diploma and A$1000/year for the Adv. Diploma.
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