Diploma of Graphic Design
Diploma of Graphic Design
Graphic designers are the brains behind the visual communication we see every day. Everywhere you look a Graphic Designer has had a hand in shaping our world. They combine art and technology to create and communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate consumers through images, typography and creative composition. Every…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Graphic designers are the brains behind the visual communication we see every day. Everywhere you look a Graphic Designer has had a hand in shaping our world.
They combine art and technology to create and communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate consumers through images, typography and creative composition. Every package, poster or sign you see was developed and created by a Graphic Designer. They create and design our favourite brands, magazines, web sites, and much more. Nearly every business you can think of has some need for a Graphic Designer.
Our Diploma of Graphic Design has been developed to advance your skills in the exciting world of graphic design, digital arts and visual communications. You will learn all aspects of design including digital graphics, pre-press, print, packaging design, drawing, typography and professional web development. You’ll use industry software including Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Affinity Publisher, and DaVinci Resolve. You will have access to commercial-grade photography and drawing studios and use high-end graphic computer workstations.
Throughout the course you will develop skills through practical exercises and projects in design, web design, photography, production, branding and marketing all the while adding to your professional portfolio.
During the course you will also develop professional skills required to work successfully in any business environment including interpreting briefs, marketing strategies and project management. Classes will be set in a simulated design studio environment to prepare you for life in the exciting world of graphic design, digital arts and visual communications.
This qualification reflects the role of graphic designers at the beginning of their professional careers within the creative industries. It combines technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. Graduates will have a sound understanding of design theory and practice and are able to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions.
Our Graphic Design courses offer hands-on training in contemporary and traditional design, photography, video production and website development. You will be producing visually engaging digital content for commercial use and giving you the skills to become proficient in using design, typography, video and photo media for promotion and marketing. You will learn cutting edge practices for originating and developing concepts for your brand or product, learning to develop engaging content and creating professional, effective and engaging video for product marketing, promotion and presentations.
If you require foundation skills in graphic design, visual arts or digital content production our Certificate III in Design Fundamentals is an exciting introduction into the world of graphic design and digital content creation. The CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals provides a solid foundation in the principles of designing and creating a range of content including 2D and 3D designs, photographic composition, image editing and video production.
CAREER PATHWAYS
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
USER INTERFACE DESIGNER
ILLUSTRATOR
DIGITAL ARTIST
MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER
ART DIRECTOR
WEB DESIGNER
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
REQUIREMENTS
All applications from international students will be assessed against
the following criteria:
1. Age: Must be over 18. AIAS does not accept students under 18
years of age
2. English language requirements
• Entry to Diploma and above: IELTS 5.5: OR
Entry into any level if the student has undertaken prior study in an educational institution where English was the medium of instruction: OR
• Entry into any level if the student has successfully completed at least 6 months of study in an Australian educational institution
3. Academic requirements
• Entry to Diploma and above: Year 12 or equivalent, or above
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) is a CRICOS institute for education and training in aged care, business studies, screen & media, graphic design, hospitality, information technology, childcare and mechanical engineering. Courses on offer range from certificate III to advanced diploma levels. Highly skilled professional lecturers teach at AIAS through both face to face and online modes in modern lecture facilities. AIAS offers students high quality education at affordable prices.
