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Diploma of Graphic Design
Diploma of Graphic Design
CUV50311
D667
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 at the beginning of their professional careers. They combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. They have a sound understanding of design theory and practice and are able to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions.
Graphic designers work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media. At this level, the designer is likely to be working in junior or generalist roles. Their work may include or have links to areas such advertising and promotion, art direction, branding, corporate identity, instructional design, packaging, signage and web design.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo enter this qualification, people must be able to demonstrate graphic design skills to support learning at Diploma level. In particular they must be able to provide evidence of their ability to:
- produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges
- engage with the design process by developing design solutions through research, reflection and the generation and refinement of ideas
- produce typography that supports the overall design solution
- show examples of computer skills using graphic design industry software, which may include multi-page layout and digital manipulation
- apply knowledge of graphic design trends and technologies.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.
PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = nineteen (19)
Nine (9) core units plus
Ten (10) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- six (6) from the list of elective units
- of the remaining (4) units:
- up to four (4) may be from the list of elective units below
- up to four (4) may be from a Diploma or above in any currently endorsed Training Package
- up to three (3) 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 nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7667 | CUVGRD504A | Create and manipulate graphics | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S7668 | CUVGRD505A | Design and manipulate complex layouts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0666 | BSBDES403A | Develop and extend design skills and practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S7669 | CUVGRD506A | Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S7753 | CUVPRP503A | Present a body of own creative work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S7665 | CUVGRD502A | Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S7666 | CUVGRD503A | Produce typographic design solutions | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S7605 | CUVACD501A | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S7664 | CUVGRD501A | Research visual communication history and theory | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least six (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZK6 | CUA50715 | Diploma of Graphic Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
To enter this qualification, people must be able to demonstrate graphic design skills to support learning at Diploma level. In particular they must be able to provide evidence of their ability to:
produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges
engage with the design process by developing design solutions through research, reflection and the generation and refinement of ideas
produce typography that supports the overall design solution
show examples of computer skills using graphic design industry software, which may include multi-page layout and digital manipulation
apply knowledge of graphic design trends and technologies.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.
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