Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
This course reflects the role of individuals who have highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills in visual communication to conceive, negotiate and realise design solutions. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of visual communication, design theory, history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course reflects the role of individuals who have highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills in visual communication to conceive, negotiate and realise design solutions. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of visual communication, design theory, history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Advanced communication, organisational and project management skills are also required. Practitioners may work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media.
Targeting the practical aspects and employability skills for the design industry, this program will interest those wishing to work as a:
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Artist
Pre-press designer
Junior Art Director
Computer Finished Artist
Illustrator Layout artist
Packaging Designer
Course Structure
Design Briefs
Typography 2
Packaging Design
Design for e-Business
Innovation
Signage and Wayfinding
Understanding the Graphic Design Workplace (Work Placement)
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design or equivalent or submission of a sample of work (portfolio) with 5-8 pieces of original creative work.
To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence of their technical skills and abilities, acquired through work experience or formal study:
Apply visual communication history and theory to own professional practice
Produce professional typography solutions
Produce graphic designs for two-dimensional and three-dimensional applications
Create and manipulate graphics and design complex publication layouts
English language proficiency requirements:
IELTS: 5.5
iBT TOEFL: 60
C1 Advanced: C
C2 Proficiency: C
CEF: B2
B2 First: C
PTE General: Level 3
PTE Academic: 59-74
TOEIC: 625
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Pacific College (APC), founded in 1993 is an Australian educational provider – with multiple campuses- of which one is based in Melbourne. The College and its courses are Australian government registered. APC offers a wide range of English courses as well as vocational courses from Certificate II level up to Advanced Diplomas in a variety of disciplines. Its English courses are also accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) and meet the high standards expected by international students. APC currently welcomes over 5,000 international students from over 90 countries.
