• You want to transform your creativity into a dynamic career.
• You want to bring ideas to life across print and digital media.
• You want to become a Graphic Designer.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Possess a strong visual focus and creative flair.
• Be able to think laterally and come up with creative solutions.
• Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Demonstrate experience working with computers and technology. Specifically in graphic design.
• Be able to communicate ideas and work in a team.

Graphic design opens doors to diverse industries, from marketing and branding to digital media and community projects. Whether shaping visual identities or crafting engaging content, designers bring ideas to life across print and digital platforms.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. Employment opportunities will range from advertising and promotion, art direction, branding, corporate identity, instructional design, packaging and signage to web design. During this course you will be introduced to taking your first steps towards working freelance in the Graphic Design Industry.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate sufficient time to complete the course. This includes attending classes on-campus and accessing learning materials online. You will also need to undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, practising skills, visual enquiry and completing assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication: Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas and build trust
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others respectfully and be open to feedback
• Problem Solving: Look for solutions and clarity when solving problems: ask questions, consider alternatives and respond to challenges
• Initiative: Be proactive and motivated, and seek help when necessary
• Planning: Manage time well, prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
• Self-Management: Reflect on your performance to grow and succeed in your studies. By taking responsibility for successes and failures, we become more resilient and confident.
• Learning: Recognise and build on your strengths to embrace the knowledge and experience offered in your study program, including:
  • Present a body of creative work
  • Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
  • Interpret, negotiate and refine a design brief
  • Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
  • Design digital applications and typographic design solutions
  • Design and manipulate graphics and complex layouts
  • Work with photo-media in creative practice
  • Research visual communication history and theory
• Technology: Use traditional and new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.