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Diploma of Graphic Design

Qualification Attained*

* where all required units as per the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) are successfully completed

• Diploma of Graphic Design (39148QLD)

What will I get out of this program?

This course has been developed in consultation with industry to meet the needs of the graphic design industry in Queensland. Industry endorsed improvements from previous Diploma level design qualifications include:

* Embedding new technologies and the broader skills base required for Graphic Designers across print and web;

* Providing the skills and knowledge in web development using industry standard software applications. Graphic Designers need to be proficient in multiple aspects of web design, ranging from domain registration through to site development, uploading to remote servers, and web site maintenance;

* Providing exposure to diverse yet interrelated areas such as design, pre-press, web development, multimedia, photography, production, interpretation of briefs, marketing and project management to ensure the development of multi-skilled graduates;

* Providing flexibility in course structure to allow for both contextualisation and focus in a specific industry area, and a more generic approach according to the needs of different industry sectors.

This course provides students with a visual approach to graphic design and web technologies and includes four major topic strands:

* Visual Print Design: Design for printed output using industry standard software;

* Visual Website Design: Front-end visual design using industry standard software;

* Web Technologies: A visual approach to internet programming and database design/web integration;

* 3D Design: A visual approach to 3D design for cross media output (e.g. web and print output) using industry standard software.

Course emphasis includes:

The acquisition of digital competency with a creative focus using industry standard software such as Adobe's Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Contribute and Discreet's 3dsmax.

What job opportunities will I have?

• Graphic Design
• Packaging Design
• Pre-press (preparing files for print)
• Web Design
• Multimedia Content Design
• Digital Media design
• Illustration
• Advertising and Promotion
• Production Publishing (Newspaper Books Magazine)
• Advertising
• Self-employment (Freelance)

Do I need to have prior knowledge or work experience?

See attached document Entry Requirements for 39148QLD Diploma of Graphic Design.

What can I study after this?

We have credit and advanced standing agreements with the Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University and other leading Queensland universities. Check with your preferred tertiary institution for further information on these agreements.

Study Option: Diploma of Graphic Design - Direct Intake

Delivery Package Number:

Prospective

Delivery Mode:

• Face to Face

Attendance Type:

Full Time and Part Time

Campus:

Ithaca

Entry Mode:

Application

How do I enrol?

This study option requires an application to be submitted and assessed prior to enrolment. Please download a BNIT application form, or call our Customer Service Contact Centre on 131 248 for further information.

When can I start?

The next available intake is 9 July 2012.

How much time will I commit?

39148QLD Diploma of Graphic Design will take three semesters (18 months) to complete in intensive mode (full time), or less intensive mode (part time) over 4 semesters (2 years).

Contact time (for intensive mode) averages four full-time days per week. Students are expected to complete some assessment work outside the scheduled class time. In addition, students gain industry skills by designing client briefs and are encouraged to undertake individual on-the-job work experience opportunities.

NOTE: Part-time and Competency Unit Clusters (previously known as 'single subjects'), are also an option. It is recommended that students complete the Diploma within a 3 year period, to minimise problems caused by updates and changes to national training packages.

How much will it cost?

Full Fees for this program range between $900 to $1500 in each semester depending on competencies delivered.

Concession Fees for this program range between $470 to $900 per semester depending on competencies delivered.

This program attracts some government funding, therefore limited concessions may be available for eligible students. There are no refunds provided after enrolment for this program unless requested within 5 business days prior to start of study.

IMPORTANT: Fees listed above are available for QLD residents who are paying for their own fees. Contact us for international, non-QLD resident and corporate (employer-pays) fees for this program.

Fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please check at the time of enrolment for confirmed fees.

Additional Materials

Students will be advised in class if additional materials are required

Course Structure

Legend: C=Core Unit, E=Elective Unit

1. Diploma of Graphic Design - Semester 1

   The requirement for the completion of this qualification consists of competency 34 units of competency. Upon successful completion of all units you will receive a Diploma of Graphic Design.

   Brisbane North Institute of Tafe has packaged and recommends the following units to provide students with a range of skills to meet pre and co-requisite requirements of units.

   This list of units should be used as a guide only and may be subject to change in response to industry requirements.

   Unit Type	Unit Code	Details
   C	CUFDIG302A	Author interactive sequences  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use an authoring tool to produce discrete interactive sequences. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
   C	BSBDES301A	Explore the use of colour  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory.
   C	BSBOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect workers own health and safety, and that of others.
   C	CUVCOR09B	Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept  «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop drawings which represent and communicate the concept. This is a core unit which complements all the specialisation units. It is different from the drawing specialisation units which focus on drawing as an art form. This unit goes beyond the scope of CUVCOR07B Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea and CUVCOR08B Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept in terms of the complexity of skill requirement, use of techniques and sophistication of representation. This work would usually be carried out under supervision. This is a core unit which underpins many other specialisation units.
   C	BSBDES302A	Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of 2 dimensional (2D) forms.
   C	CUVPHI08B	Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages  «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply techniques to image enhancement, manipulation, output and post output processes. The manipulation and output processes employed are to enhance and resolve the concept for the image. This is a specialisation unit and refers to specific techniques used to output images in either an analogue or digital context. This work would usually be carried out with supervision.
   C	CUVDES04B	Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief  «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and integrate colour theory and design processes using 2-dimensional (2D) and/or 3-dimensional (3D) space. This is a core unit in design fundamentals and as such underpins many other specialisation units. People working in many industries require the skills and knowledge in this unit, and the unit is written to allow for contextualisation to a particular industry context.
   C	CUVCRS05B	Use typography techniques for design work  «more»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. It is a support unit for specialisations. The skills and knowledge are not restricted to a particular specialisation but apply across all specialisations depending on the work context. This work would usually be carried out independently, although guidance would be available if required.
   C	BSBDES303A	Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of 3 dimensional (3D) forms.
   E	CUFANM301A	Create 2D digital animations  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use industry-current software to create 2D animations. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
   E	ICAB4171B	Develop cascading style sheets  «more»This unit defines the competency required to develop cascading style sheets (CSS) that are attached to a mark-up language document in order to externally define and control styles to enhance and achieve commonality between web documents.
   E	CUFDIG502A	Design web environments  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design web environments. A web environment may consist of one or many web applications and technologies integrated in various combinations. The design is focused on how these applications and technologies are combined and used, and the way in which interactive content is accessed by users. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
   E	ICPPP224C	Produce pages using a page layout application  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to compose pages based on a client brief using a high-end application.
   E	ICPPP225C	Produce graphics using a graphics application  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop computer-generated graphics based on a client brief using a high-end application.

2. Diploma of Graphic Design - Semester 2

   Unit Type	Unit Code	Details
   C	BSBDES305A	Source and apply information on the history and theory of design  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source information on design history and theory, and to apply that information to one's own area of work. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
   C	BSBDES304A	Source and apply design industry knowledge  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the design industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
   C	DGD505A	Prepare workflow files for print output  «more»This unit covers advanced skills and background knowledge required to prepare electronic files suitable for output to print.
   E	CUVDSP07B	Research and apply techniques for graphic design  «more»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. This is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific design form. This work requires some guidance.
   C	BSBDES402A	Interpret and respond to a design brief  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret and creatively respond to a design brief through the production of work. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
   C	CUVCOR04B	Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse  «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate the concept and conduct critical discourse about the concept for own work. The concept encompasses ideas, form and context for the work. The unit includes the need for research and analysis of ideas and references, plus the creation of innovative concepts. It also includes a requirement for critical and informed discourse with others about one's own work. This unit both encompasses and goes beyond unit CUVCOR03B. Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work.
   C	ICPPP324C	Create pages using a page layout application  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to compose pages based on a client design brief using a high-end application. Prerequisites: ICPPP224C: Produce pages using a page layout application Corequisites: ICPPP224C: Produce pages using a page layout application
   C	DGD501A	Incorporate design theory in creation of websites  «more»This unit covers skills and knowledge required to develop websites using features available in a web page editor. Emphasis should be on the use of effective visual design principles and site functionality. It is expected that websites created will incorporate multiple elements and take into consideration accessibility of design.
   E	CUFDIG403A	Create user interfaces  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create a user interface for an interactive media product. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
   E	BSBDES403A	Develop and extend design skills and practice  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and extend skills as a practising designer. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
   E	CUFDIG404A	Apply scripting language in authoring  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to write and apply scripting language in authoring interactive media. An interactive media author is often required to integrate and develop basic scripting routines that are either external or internal to authoring software. This may be necessary to enhance levels of interaction or to remedy errors in the functionality of an interactive media product developed using authoring software. This unit outlines the skills and knowledge required by interactive media authors to write and customise their own code. These routines are relevant to client-side technology only. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
   E	BSBADV512A	Develop an advertising strategy and brief  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop an advertising brief, advertising strategy and creative brief which reflects advertiser needs and preferences.

3. Diploma of Graphic Design - Semester 3

   Unit Type	Unit Code	Details
   C	DGD503A	Develop complex page layout workflow  «more»This unit covers skills and knowledge required to compose multiple pages using industry standard digital imaging and graphic creation software. Pages created will incorporate a wide range of features based on multiple complex client briefs using a high-end application. The creation and output processes employed are to develop advanced concepts for layout as they relate to the briefs. Prerequisites: ICPPP325B: Create graphics using a graphics application ICPPP324B: Create pages using a page layout application CUVPHI08B: Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages Corequisites: ICPPP324B: Create pages using a page layout application CUVPHI08B: Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages ICPPP325B: Create graphics using a graphics application
   C	ICPPP328B	Generate high-end PDF files  «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate a high-end PDF file that is ready to be sent to an imaging centre. Prerequisites: ICPPP226B: Produce interactive PDF files ICPPP227B: Produce online PDF files Corequisites: ICPPP226B: Produce interactive PDF files ICPPP227B: Produce online PDF files
   C	DGD504A	Develop complex vector workflow  «more»This unit covers advanced skills and knowledge required to create, edit and incorporate vector based graphics and bitmap images using industry standard software to prepare images to be placed or imported. Graphics created will display a wide range of features for cross media output based on multiple complex client briefs using a high-end application. Prerequisites: CUVPHI08B: Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages ICPPP325B: Create graphics using a graphics application Corequisites: CUVPHI08B: Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages ICPPP325B: Create graphics using a graphics application
   C	ICPPP227B	Produce online PDF files  «more»This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce online PDF files. This unit is related to ICPPP226A Produce interactive PDF files and the higher level unit ICPPP328A Generate high-end PDF files.
   C	DGD502A	Develop multiple web workflows  «more»This unit covers skills and knowledge required to understand the workflow required for website development. This will involve possible client liaison, understanding multiple briefs, domain name registration, website hosting options, website design and building, uploading and testing. Industry standard digital imaging and graphic creation software may be used to prepare elements. Prerequisites: CUVPHI08B: Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages Corequisites: CUVPHI08B: Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages
   C	ICPPP325C	Create graphics using a graphics application  «more»This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop graphics incorporating a range of features for cross-media publishing based on a client brief using a high-end application.
   E	BSBEBUS506A	Plan and develop a business website  «more»This unit covers the planning, developing and evaluating of the business aspects of a website and integration of the website into business operations.
   E	CUVICS04B	Originate and develop a concept  «more»This standard has been developed for people whose job specifically involves designing products or services, concepts or outcomes in any sector of the cultural industries. It might be used by someone designing a new event concept, a concept for public art, a new praghic design package for a hotel/resort, etc.

For current full unit descriptions, please search for this course at the National Training Information Website www.training.gov.au.

Related Documents

• Entry Requirements for 39148QLD Diploma of Graphic Design
• Application Form

General Information

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) identifies the skills and abilities you currently hold regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred. This includes any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience or general life experience.

The RPL process allows your teacher or assessor to consider and evaluate your skills and abilities against the learning outcomes in a unit of competency for which you are seeking recognition.

If you feel that you may be eligible to receive RPL, discuss this form of assessment with us prior to enrolment.

Centrelink/Austudy

Financial assistance may be available in the form of contacting Centrelink:

Youth Allowance and Austudy 13 24 90
Newstart Allowance 13 28 50
Abstudy 13 23 17

How do I find out more?

For more information regarding this program, or our wide range of products and services please visit our website at www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au or contact us via:

Phone 131 248
Office Hours Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5pm and Friday 9:30am – 5pm 

In Person
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Information correct as at 29 March 2012.

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