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Diploma of Graphic Design -

Gold Coast

 

This course is the most modern available. After major redevelopment it has just been released and incorporates all the recent demands and standards of the industry.

Course Duration
1 year (full time)

The Diploma of Graphic Design is designed to provide skills and knowledge for those who wish to enter the Graphic Design Industry. This course is for anyone who wants to develop the theoretical, technical and practical skills necessary to work as a graphic designer.

You will learn to solve problems in a creative manner, use your imagination, think laterally, solve problems by designing innovative solutions, and be able to produce creative contemporary graphic designs.

Design professionals are in great demand in a range of industries including graphic design studios, magazine publishers, television, packaging, production, advertising and digital media. Our graduates will have an exciting future in the industries that inspire creative thinking, innovation and professionalism.

There are many advantages with studying at AICA, including:

  • Personalised attention
  • Flexibility & fast-tracking
  • Teaching excellence & innovation
  • Reputation
  • Workplace relevance
  • International perspective
  • Lifestyle
  • Study Tours: English plus activities, organised for groups

Entry to this course requires completion of Year 12 (or equivalence in academic qualifications or employment experience).
OR
Completion of Year 10 or equivalent PLUS formal art related studies or formal art related studies and work experience equal to two years
OR
Enrolment where experience and / or qualifications are indicative of success in the course

AND
A laptop computer capable of processing all the software required for the course.
Wireless Network capability would be an advantage.
Software required for the course can be purchased at Student discounts through the College after payment of College Fees.

Overseas students require one of the following scores in a language proficiency test:
IELTS 5.0 TOEFL (computer based) 173 TOEFL (paper based) 500 TOEIC 625 

 

COURSE DETAILS

 

Code

 

Title

 

Core/
Elective

 

CUVDES04A

Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief

Core

CUVDES01A

Apply colour theory in response to a brief

Core

CUVCOR09A

Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

Core

CUVDSP04A

Research and apply the history and theory of design to design practice

Core

CUVCRS05A

Use typography techniques for design work

Core

CUVDES02A

Apply the design process to 2-dimensional work in response to a brief

Core

CUVDES03A

Apply the design process to 3-dimensional work in response to a brief

Core

CUVDSP01A

Source and apply design industry knowledge

Core

CUVDES05A

Interpret and respond to a brief

Core

CUVCOR04A

Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse

Core

CUVPH108A

Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages

Core

CUFSAF01B

Follow health, safety and security procedures

Core

CUFMEM01A

Use an authoring tool to create an interactive sequence

Core

ICPPP325A

Create graphics using a graphics application

Core

ICPPP324A

Create pages using a page layout application

Core

ICPPP328A

Generate high-end PDF files

Core

DGD505A

Prepare workflow files for print output

Core

DGD503A

Develop complex page layout workflow

Core

DGD502A

Develop multiple web workflows

Core

DGD501A

Incorporate design theory in creation of websites

Core

ICPPP411A

Undertake a complex design brief

Elective

CUVDSP11A

Research and apply techniques for illustrative work

Elective

CUVDSP07A

Research and apply techniques for graphic design

Elective

BSBSBM403A

Promote the business

Elective

ICAA4142A

Design a website to meet technical requirements

Elective

CUFMEM12A

Update web pages

Elective

CUFANM03A

Produce storyboard for animation

Elective

CUFIMA03A

Create 2D digital animation

Elective

CUFIMA05A

Create 3D digital models and images

Elective

CUFIMA01A

Produce and manipulate digital images

Elective

 

COURSE COSTS: For current course fees please contact the college. Fees payable each term in advance.

Fees Include:

 

  • College equipment and facilities (eg. Darkroom, pottery kiln)
  • Use of computers including limited hours free e-mail and internet.

 


Listing Details
Delivery Style: Accredited
Location: Gold Coast
Website: www.aica.edu.au
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