Accredited course Outline
23/07/2026 10:00 AM AWST
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Diploma of Graphic Design
Diploma of Graphic Design
91008NSW
7291
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This course is for persons who want to gains skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to develop and communicate creative graphice design solutions across the areas of print and digital design.
Learners extend their creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills that underpin a successful design solution while building on their experiences in the handling of relevant media, techniques and technologies. They learn to work innovatively within the constraints of the brief, available resources, technology and the demands of the graphic design industry, with emphasis being placed on the development of a visual vocabulary, strong image concepts, visual problem solving and communication and perceptual skills.
Schedule
1.
CORE - Learners to complete all modules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10837 | Colour for Graphic Design | 40 | Module | |
| 10843 | Concept Visualisation | 40 | Module | |
| 10844 | Consumer Studies | 30 | Module | |
| 10842 | Design Theory, Culture and Communication 1 | 50 | Module | |
| 10835 | Digital Media Practice | 80 | Module | |
| 10838 | Drawing for Graphic Design | 50 | Module | |
| 10839 | Graphic Design Practice | 50 | Module | |
| 10845 | Graphic Print Technologies | 50 | Module | |
| 10840 | Portfolio Presentation Skills | 30 | Module | |
| 10836 | Typographic Design II | 60 | Module |
2.
ELECTIVE COMPULSORY (MINOR ELECTIVES) Learners to complete two Sub Groups with a minimum 120 hours from each subgroup. ** Sub Group 1: Minor elective Publication Design**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10846 | Publication Design 1 | 60 | Module | |
| 10847 | Publication Design 2 | 60 | Module |
3.
** Sub Group 2: Minor elective Packaging **
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10848 | Packaging Design | 60 | Module | |
| 10849 | Packaging Technologies | 60 | Module |
4.
** Sub Group 3: Minor elective Corporate Identity **
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10852 | Corporate Branding | 60 | Module | |
| 10851 | Visual Identity | 60 | Module |
5.
**Sub Group 4: Minor elective Advertising
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10879 | Advertising Copywriting | 30 | Module | |
| 10877 | Design for Advertising | 90 | Module |
6.
** Sub Group 5: Minor elective Illustrative Design**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10882 | Digital Illustration | 60 | Module | |
| 10881 | Illustrative Skills | 60 | Module |
7.
** Sub group 6: Minor elective Web Design**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10885 | Graphic User Interface Design | 30 | Module | |
| 10888 | Web Page Design | 30 | Module | |
| 10886 | Web Page Development for Multimedia | 60 | Module |
8.
*Sub Group 7: Minor elective Digital Visual Media**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10889 | 3d Modelling for Multimedia | 60 | Module | |
| 10890 | Interactive Electronic Screen Design | 60 | Module |
9.
TUTORIAL SUPPORT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10891 | Technical Tutorial Support (Dip) | 140 | Module | |
| 10892 | Tutorial Support (Dip) | 140 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7401 | 8088 | Diploma of Graphic Design | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7295 | 52004 | Diploma of Graphic Design | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is the NSW TAFE Commission - Information Tech Arts and Media - Design Program Area - Contact: Program Manager (Design), Information Technology, Arts and Media Educational Services Division. Phone: (02) 9217 4293, Fax (02) 9217 4044, or Curriculum Clearinghouse Officer (02) 9244 5073. This course has been accredited by TAFE NSW under delegation from VETAB. It has been placed on the national Register as code 91008NSW.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the Curriculum Officer, Central TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge WA 6865, telephone (08) 6211 2285.
4. This course was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on the 13/12/02.