Diploma of Graphic Design
20 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 8 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $12,000 - $27,960, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $12,000 - $27,960
- Course length
- 9 mo - 2 yr
- Providers
- 20 providers
- Cities
- 8 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $8,000 - $37,500. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
CUA50720 · Graphic Arts and Design Studies
What it prepares you for
The Diploma of Graphic Design prepares you for work as a Graphic Designer.
You complete 9 core units.
From the national register
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. Practice at this level is underpinned by application of design theory and practice and the ability to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions.
Practitioners may work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Graphic Designer, and related roles such as Studio Manager. It may also provide pathways to other related roles in graphic design and associated industries.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
What you study
9 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- CUAACD531Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
- CUADES413Develop and extend design skills and practice
- CUAGRD501Research visual communication history and theory
- CUAGRD502Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
- CUAGRD503Produce typographic design solutions
- CUAGRD514Create and manipulate graphics
- CUAGRD515Design and manipulate complex layouts
- CUAGRD516Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
- CUAPPR513Present a body of own creative work
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designers plan, design, develop and prepare information for publication and reproduction using text, symbols, pictures, colours and layout to achieve commercial and communication needs with particular emphasis on tailoring the message for the intended audience.
Cities that offer it
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Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IIICertificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production2 providersAUD $10,000
- 02Diploma · This courseDiploma of Graphic Design20 providersAUD $12,000 - $27,960
- 03Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Graphic Design9 providersAUD $12,000 - $19,205
- 04Associate DegreeAssociate Degree in Graphic Design1 providerAUD $74,880
- 05Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Design17 providersAUD $85,500 - $146,500
- 06Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Design (Honours)8 providersAUD $38,500 - $151,900
- 07Grad. CertificateGraduate Certificate in Design5 providersAUD $15,383 - $23,500
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