Diploma of Graphic Design

Build a folio that gets you noticed

Course code

CUA50720

Delivery location

Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year.

Start dates

12 February

• Read more about this course

  Chisholm TAFE is one of the largest providers of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Applicants are required to attend an interview to demonstrate suitability for course through Portfolio work.
  
  All applicants must have a USI registered and complete a pre-training review prior to enrolment.
  
  Applicants must:
  • be 16 years and over
  • have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 OR Cert IV in Design or equivalent
  • satisfy student visa application requirements including genuine student requirements
  • satisfy eligibility criteria if the candidate wishes to access government funding (VTG, VET FEE HELP etc)
  • have parental agreement for students under 18 years of age
  
  Entry requirements for literacy and numeracy range from levels 2 to 3.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  ICTWEB513	Build dynamic websites
  CUAGRD514	Create and manipulate graphics
  BSBMKG551	Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media
  CUAANM413	Create titles for screen productions
  CUADIG413	Create user interfaces
  CUAGRD515	Design and manipulate complex layouts
  CUAANM513	Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects
  CUADES413	Develop and extend design skills and practice
  CUAGRD516	Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
  CUAGRD502	Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
  CUAGRD503	Produce typographic design solutions
  CUAGRD617	Develop graphic designs for branding and identity
  CUAGRD616	Develop graphic designs for packaging
  CUAILL511	Develop professional illustrations
  CUAIND412	Provide freelance services
  CUAACD537	Refine 3-D design ideas and processes
  CUAGRD501	Research visual communication history and theory
  CUAACD531	Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
  CUAPPR513	Present a body of own creative work

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma of Graphic Design
  Possible job outcome	graphic designer web designer multimedia designer

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, have parental agreement for students under 18 years of age, Individuals must provide evidence of technical skills and ability to: produce multiple examples of graphic design work that meets different design requirements, produce typography to support overall design solution, use graphic design industry software., Minimum of 16 years of age, students to satisfy eligibility criteria if the candidate wishes to access government funding (VTG, VET Student Loans etc) or student visa application requirements including genuine student requirements, Technical skills and ability may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or through formal study.

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	Not available	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$9,184	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$16,464	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$410	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	Not available	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $18,097 from 1 January, 2024 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.