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Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design


 National Code: CUA60320
 TAFE SA Code: TP01257


2025 start

Description

This course is for those who have completed the diploma of graphic design or have previous experience working in the design industry. You will enhance your technical, creative, and conceptual skills by working on complex design projects. Learn about packaging design, marketing, social media, advertising, wayfinding, advanced typography, design business and specialised creative fields. Work on real-world projects in conjunction with the design industry and collaborate with your peers to plan, promote, and run a public exhibition of your work.

Graduate ready to take on a position as a graphic designer, motion/multimedia designer, illustrator or as an advertising industry creative.

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12 months 

Full Time

Graphic and Multimedia Designer
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Locations & Applications

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Study Mode
Study Load
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Adelaide College of the Arts

904318

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • Diploma of Graphic Design or
  • Submission of a portfolio which provides evidence of your ability to apply visual communication history and theory to own professional practice, produce professional typography, produce graphic designs for two dimensional and three dimensional applications and create and manipulate graphics and design complex publication layouts
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
3 days a week, usually Wednesday to Friday.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need:

  • intermediate computer skills
  • good communication, collaboration and teamwork skills
  • to be interested in working with people.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs

  • $200.00 approximately for art materials
  • $50 contribution for participation in Graduate Exhibition

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$2,699
$5,398
Concession
$2,035
$4,071
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$7,788
$15,576

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Help with Fees

    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Graphic designer, Web and multimedia designer, Advertising creative team member.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA60320)
    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. You will gain a sound understanding of visual communication and design theory and history, and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Advanced communication, organisation and project management skills are also covered. This course integrates both print and digital media applications of design. Topics covered include Design Studio, Advanced Typography, Design Business, Photo Imaging, Packaging Design, Advertising, Marketing and Portfolio Creation. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 9 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Collaborate in professional creative projects 50
    Engage in the business of graphic design 75
    Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief 65
    Extend typographic design expertise 60
    Manage design realisation 60
    Originate graphic designs for complex briefs 75

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media 40
    Design innovative products 50
    Develop and apply knowledge of communications industry 40
    Develop and execute advertising concepts 55
    Develop graphic designs for packaging 65
    Develop graphic designs for the built environment 55
    Extend expertise in specialist creative fields 45
    Realise a body of creative work 80
    Refine 3-D design ideas and processes 70

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Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
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