CUA60320 – Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
CUA60320 – Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
This qualification 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 and design theory and history and the ability to critically analyse and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification 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 and design theory and 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 at this level may work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media environments. The job roles that relate to this qualification include Graphic Designer and Junior Art Director. It may also provide a pathway to Studio Manager and other studio agency or inhouse roles, as well as developing skills to commence own business or work as a freelance graphic designer.
COURSE OUTLINE
The CUA60320 – Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design comprises a total of 15 units, including 6 core unit and 9 electives.
Core units
BSBDES502 – Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
BSBDES601 – Manage design realisation
BSBPMG522 – Undertake project work
CUAGRD601 – Engage in the business of graphic design
CUAGRD602 – Originate graphic designs for complex briefs
CUAGRD603 – Extend typographic design expertise
CUAPPR504 – Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
Elective units
CUAGRD607 – Develop graphic designs for branding and identity
BSBCRT501 – Originate and develop concepts
BSBEBU501 – Investigate and design e-business solutions
BSBEBU502 – Implement e-business solutions
CUADIG403 – Create user interfaces
BSBMKG524 – Design effective user experiences
SITXEBS003 – Build and launch a small business website
BSBADV510 – Create mass electronic media advertisements
POSSIBLE CAREER OUTCOMES
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
Intake dates are on the first week of Monday each unit (all units are 4-week long)
DURATION:
This program is a full-time course completed over 60 academic weeks plus up to 18 weeks holiday. Courses are designed as 75% face to face and 25% online.
REQUIREMENTS
For this course, the student must have the knowledge and evidence specified below:
- Apply Visual Communication History and Theory to own professional Practice
- Produce Professional Typography
- Produce graphic designs for two-dimensional and three-dimensional applications
- Create and manipulate graphics and design complex publication layouts
Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement
Students need to show English test results of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
All students require a laptop computer for in-class studies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Mindroom Innovation is an educational provider based out of Queensland. It offers study options including the Diploma of Information Technology (Business Analysis specialisation); Diploma of Information Technology (Web Development specialisation); Diploma of Website Development; Diploma of Leadership and Management; Diploma of Project Management; and Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design. It prepares students to innovate and think outside the box to help start their careers in Australia, or anywhere else in the world.
