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At a glance

At a glance

Embrace your creative flair with this hands-on qualification. This comprehensive course is ideal for people wanting to work in the fast-paced world of graphic design, digital design and visual communications.

JOB PROSPECTS
  • Typesetter
  • Creative Entrepreneur
  • Illustrator
  • Digital Artist
  • Graphic Designer
COURSE OUTCOME

CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design

Cost
Subsidised $12,410 - $12,525
Concession $11,100 - $11,325
Full fee $16,550
JobTrainer $133 - $135
International $17,000

Course overview

Course overview

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there's strong future growth predicted for a range of digital creative roles including graphic and web designers and illustrators. There's likely to be around 27,000 jobs created in these occupations over the next five years.

In this course you will gain a diverse range of skills in technical and theoretical design principles and their application in everyday design. Expand on your creative talents through practical exercises in web design, typography, branding, packaging, digital and online design, illustration and portfolio design, all while working in a collaborative, studio environment. You will have access to commercial grade studios and the opportunity to develop close industry contact through site visits to professional design studios.

Completion of this course will award you the skills you need to work individually or collaboratively as a graphic designer, multimedia designer or digital artist within the creative industries environment. Successful completion also provides great articulation opportunities into higher education courses.

Jobtrainer Funded Course

This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be $135 for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >

Pathways to university

With our diploma-to-degree pathways you can jump straight into the second year of a related bachelor's degree at some of Australia's top universities. This diploma will also give you one year of credit and a provisional place in the Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design) delivered in Brisbane in partnership with the University of Canberra.

Units

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 10 elective units from the list below.

Core units

UNIT CODE UNIT NAME
CUAACD531
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
CUADES413
Develop and extend design skills and practice
CUAGRD501
Research visual communication history and theory
CUAGRD502
Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
CUAGRD503
Produce typographic design solutions
CUAGRD514
Create and manipulate graphics
CUAGRD515
Design and manipulate complex layouts
CUAGRD516
Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
CUAPPR513
Present a body of own creative work

Elective units

UNIT CODE UNIT NAME
Greater Brisbane and Gold Coast
BSBCRT512
Originate and develop concepts
BSBMKG546
Develop social media engagement plans
BSBMKG551
Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media
CUAACD522
Work with photomedia in creative practice
CUAACD536
Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
CUADES412
Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUADES511
Implement design solutions
CUADIG512
Design digital applications
CUAGRD603
Extend typographic design expertise
CUAGRD617
Develop graphic designs for branding and identity
Sunshine Coast
BSBCRT512
Originate and develop concepts
BSBMKG551
Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media
CUAACD522
Work with photomedia in creative practice
CUAACD536
Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
CUADES412
Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUADES511
Implement design solutions
CUADIG512
Design digital applications
CUAGRD603
Extend typographic design expertise
CUAGRD617
Develop graphic designs for branding and identity
SITXEBS003
Build and launch a small business website

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Ways to study

TAFE made sense to me

TAFE made sense to me. I didn't want to spend months or even years learning the theory of how to design things; I wanted to get in there and do it."
I'd spent five years at school in a very hands-on practical learning environment and loved it, thrived in it in fact. I wanted to replicate that learning environment and graduate job-ready to achieve my goal of owning my own business and doing my own thing.


Madeline Rawlings
Diploma of Graphic Design

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University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about university pathways

Payment options

Payment options

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.

Money IconUpfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Money IconVet Student Loan - $16,077 cap

This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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Money IconPayment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Important Information

Important Information

Important Information


Entry requirements

To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence of their technical skills and ability to:

  • produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges
  • produce typography that supports the overall design solution
  • use graphic design industry software

Skills may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.

Selection criteria

Domestic and International Students

To apply for this course you must present a collection of work, which demonstrates an interest in art and design. Folio pieces may include both hand rendered and computer-generated images, through the use of software from the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. You may also wish to include developmental sketches and process work as well as the finished work.

Compulsory items:

Develop a logo. For example you may select one of the following:

  • Black Cat Surf Wear
  • Bouncing Ball Fitness
  • Mad Chef Kitchen

Develop a piece of typography. For example you may select one of the following words:

  • Lunchbox Lectures
  • Bungy-Jump
  • Sophisticated Sox

Your folio should include 2-5 images of your choice. These could include images of your:

  • Paintings, drawings or Illustrations
  • Sculpture
  • Photography, photoshop or digital work

In approximately 250 words, explain why you wish to study this course and how this course will help you achieve your goals. The work must have been produced in the last 18 months

You must submit this electronically based on your study location:

Greater Brisbane locations - Submit electronically to gdportfolio.brisbane@tafeqld.edu.au

Gold Coast locations - Submit electronically to gdportfolio.goldcoast@tafeqld.edu.au

Sunshine Coast location - Submit electronically to gdportfolio.eastcoast@tafeqld.edu.au

Please note: Electronic Files should not exceed 5mb. Website links, multiple submissions and zipped files will be accepted due to the size limitation.

N.B Students who have completed the CUA30715 Cert III in Design Fundamentals may use their work as a portfolio.

International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:

  • English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International
  • Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.  TAFE Queensland has entered an agreement with Union Institute of Language (UIL) to facilitate the provision of the welfare services (fees apply).

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will also be required to have access to and bring to class some design resources and a portable external hard drive (no USBs). Details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation.Please note: the purchase of these items may incur additional costs of approximately $260.

It is also recommended that you have access to a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Suite software. This software can be purchased after enrolment to access a student discount price.

International Students Only
There may be additional costs associated with this course that are not included in your tuition fees. Further information on resources will be given at Orientation:

South Bank, Brisbane:

  • Stationery/media
  • Professional printing
  • Professional folio printing

Nambour:

  • AKit list will be discussed in further detail at orientation. The cost of the Kit is approximately $260 AUD and this cost is not included in the total cost of the course.

Coomera:

  • Student Subscription to Adobe Creative Suite
  • 1 x external hard drive to store/backup all class project files and learning resources
  • Textbooks, if required, are not included in the program fees

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

How to apply

How to apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers


Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Testimonials

TAFE made sense to me

TAFE made sense to me. I didn't want to spend months or even years learning the theory of how to design things; I wanted to get in there and do it."
I'd spent five years at school in a very hands-on practical learning environment and loved it, thrived in it in fact. I wanted to replicate that learning environment and graduate job-ready to achieve my goal of owning my own business and doing my own thing.


Madeline Rawlings
Diploma of Graphic Design

Enquire now

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about university pathways

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