Do you want to learn how to;

• Develop practical skills across print and digital design
• Develop strong foundations in design principles and creative thinking
• Gain experience using industry-standard tools and emerging technologies, including AI
• Develop the ability to respond to real-world design briefs
• Explore pathways into roles such as branding, advertising, digital media, packaging and freelance design
• Turn creativity into a career
• Design for print, digital and emerging media
• 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:

• Be interested in visual communication, creativity, and design problem-solving.
• Be able to generate, develop and communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Be willing to receive, analyse and apply feedback to improve design outcomes.
• Have the ability to research, analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources.
• Be able to work independently and manage multiple projects, deadlines and assessment tasks.
• Be prepared to develop skills in typography, branding, digital imaging, layout design and visual storytelling.
• Be comfortable using computers and learning industry-standard design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to read briefs, conduct research, communicate ideas and complete written assessments.
• Be able to communicate effectively with clients, peers and industry stakeholders.
• Be willing to develop a professional portfolio of graphic design work throughout the course.
• Be prepared to work across both print and digital media environments.
• Have access to a suitable computer and reliable internet connection for study and design production activities.

Time Commitment: To successfully complete this course, you will need to commit regular time each week to your studies. Learning is delivered fully online through a combination of evening classes, one-on-one tutorials, and independent study. You’ll follow a personalised study schedule, allowing you to progress at a pace that suits your lifestyle.

You can choose to study:

• Full time (approximately 20 hours per week), 
  or
• Part time (approximately 10 hours per week)

This flexible structure is designed to fit around work and personal commitments. In addition to scheduled sessions, you’ll spend time working independently — developing your skills, exploring ideas, and completing assessments.

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 photomedia in creative practice
  • research visual communication history and theory
• Technology: Use traditional and new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.