Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
CUV60411
D652
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/10/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of graphic designers who have a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills and knowledge in visual communication. These skills allow designers to conceive, negotiate and realise design concepts for complex projects using sophisticated communication, organisational and project management skills. They may take responsibility for the work of others in terms of establishing and monitoring systems to ensure the effective production of work.
Graphic designers work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media. Their work as professional designers may include or have links to areas such as advertising and promotion, art direction, branding, corporate identity, instructional design, packaging, signage and web design.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTTo enter this qualification, people must have the skills and knowledge described in the following units of competency:
- CUVGRD501A Research visual communication history and theory
- CUVGRD502A Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
- CUVGRD503A Produce typographic design solutions
- CUVGRD504A Create and manipulate graphics
- CUVGRD505A Design and manipulate complex layouts.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through graphic design work experience or through formal study.
PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
Eight (8) core units plus
Seven (7) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- four (4) from the list of elective units below
- of the remaining three (3) units:
- up to three (3) may be from the list of elective units below
- up to three (3) may be from a Diploma or above in any currently endorsed Training Package
- up to two (2) may be from an accredited course at Diploma level or above.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7670 | CUVGRD601A | Engage in the business of graphic design | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S7755 | CUVPRP505A | Establish and maintain safe professional practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0668 | BSBDES502A | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | 65 | Unit of competency |
| S7672 | CUVGRD603A | Extend typographic design expertise | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D0669 | BSBDES601A | Manage design realisation | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D2786 | BSBIPR501A | Manage intellectual property to protect and grow business | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0938 | BSBPMG510A | Manage projects | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S7671 | CUVGRD602A | Originate graphic designs for complex briefs | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZL7 | CUA60315 | Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
To enter this qualification, people must have the skills and knowledge described in the following units of competency:
CUVGRD501A Research visual communication history and theory
CUVGRD502A Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
CUVGRD503A Produce typographic design solutions
CUVGRD504A Create and manipulate graphics
CUVGRD505A Design and manipulate complex layouts.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through graphic design work experience or through formal study.
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