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Diploma of Graphic Design

Diploma of Graphic Design

Accredited course
National Code:
91008NSW
State Code:
7291
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2002
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
720
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)
Accredited Date
16/12/2002
Expiry Date
31/12/2008
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
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
1. This course is the copyright of TAFE NSW, registered providers may obtain a license to deliver a NSW Crown Copyright course through VETAB (phone: (02) 9244 5335, fax: (02) 9244 5344).

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.
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