Learn Graphic Design

Curriculum

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the technical and conceptual skills required to practice as a designer, including industry structures, operations, employment obligations and the impact of new technologies.

  2. Research and analyse design history and theory and apply that knowledge to graphic design and production solutions.

  3. Explain, justify and discuss the concept for their own work and work developed as part of a design team.

  4. Explore and integrate colour and design theories and typography in the development of graphic design and production projects.

  5. Use advanced features of a range of design software packages to produce sophisticated graphic design layouts, including graphic and text elements for print applications.

  6. Interpret and respond to design briefs in the production of creative graphic design solutions.

  7. Manage time effectively and prepare for entry to the graphic design industry.

Units

CUVCOR04A Originate concept and conduct critical discourse
CUFSAF01B Follow health, safety and security procedures
CUVCOR10A Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
CUVDSP01A Source and apply design industry knowledge
CUVDSP04A Research and apply the history and theory of design to design practice
CUVDES01A Apply colour theory in response to a brief
CUVDES02A Apply the design process to 2-dimensional work in response to a brief
CUVDES03A Apply the design process to 3-dimensional work in response to a brief
CUVDES04A Integrate colour and design processes in response to a brief
CUVDES05A Interpret and respond to a brief
BSX014801 Manage personal work priorities and professional development
CUVDSP07A Research and apply techniques for graphic design
CUVCRS05A Use typography techniques for design work
ICPPP53B Output images to electronic media
ICAITU006C Operate computing packages
ICAITU126B Use advanced features of computer applications
ICPPP32CA Electronically combine and assemble data
CUVCRR16A Prepare text and graphic files for print processing