Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
CUA60325
BOH6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills in visual communication to conceive, negotiate and realise design solutions. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of visual communication and design theory and history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Application of advanced communication, organisational and project management skills are also required.
Practioners at this level may work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media environments. The job roles that relate to this qualification include Graphic Designer and Junior Art Director. It may also provide a pathway to Studio Manager and other studio agency or inhouse roles, as well as developing skills to commence own business or work as a freelance graphic designer.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Fifteen (15)- Six (6) core units plus
- Nine (9) elective units, of which:
- Six (6) elective units must be selected from the electives listed below
- Three (3) elective units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at qualification end.
- Illustration
Specialisations
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA60325 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration).
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation
Illustration
Six (6) units must be selected from the listed electives and must include CUAILL511 Develop professional illustrations and CUAILL512 Refine illustration techniques.
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODH60 | CUAPPR612 | Collaborate in professional creative projects | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODE13 | CUAGRD611 | Engage in the business of graphic design | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODE81 | CUADES512 | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AWI86 | CUAGRD603 | Extend typographic design expertise | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODE77 | CUADES611 | Manage design realisation | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE12 | CUAGRD612 | Originate graphic designs for complex briefs | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
At least six (6) elective units must be selected from this group.
To achieve the specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS1 | CUA60320 | Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Individuals must provide evidence of their ability to:
produce professional typography that demonstrates application of visual communication history and theory
produce graphic designs for two-dimensional and three-dimensional applications
create and manipulate graphics and design complex publication layouts.
Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through graphic design work experience or through formal study.
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