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Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

  • Diploma

Take advantage of our industry connections and enhance your graphic design skills with this course. During the program you will develop a stunning portfolio to make you 'industry-ready'.This qualification culminates in the end-of-year graduation show, which is the highlight of the year.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Course Code
CUA60320, 108217H
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$12,480 per year / $13,790 total
International Fees
$12,480 per year / $13,790 total

About this course

Take advantage of our industry connections and enhance your graphic design skills with this course. During the program you will develop a stunning portfolio to make you 'industry-ready'.

This qualification culminates in the end-of-year graduation show

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which is the highlight of the year. The show is attended by industry stakeholders, many of whom are alumni and are now leading the industry.

The program is designed to meet industry needs and will ensure that any design solutions you present are current. In your course you will choose from two specialisation streams - User Experience Design or Illustration, which gives you the opportunity to specialise in electives that focus on the stream of your choice.

During your studies you will complete live briefs with real clients. You will challenge yourself with graphic design projects that are demanding and also very rewarding. Upon graduation you can further your studies at university level and receive advanced standing at all WA universities including Curtin University.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design is required for entry into this course.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Graphic Designer
  • Web and Multimedia Designer
Career opportunities
  • Graphic Designer
  • Web and Multimedia Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Web and Multimedia Designer
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 15 units. These 15 are comprised of 6 core units and 9 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CUADES512
      Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
    • CUADES611
      Manage design realisation
    • CUAGRD603
      Extend typographic design expertise
    • CUAGRD611
      Engage in the business of graphic design
    • CUAGRD612
      Originate graphic designs for complex briefs
    • CUAPPR612
      Collaborate in professional creative projects
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • BSBLEG525
      Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
    • CUADIG512
      Design digital applications
    • CUADIG516
      Design interactions
    • CUAGRD614
      Develop and execute advertising concepts
    • CUAGRD615 Develop graphic designs for the built environment
    • CUAGRD616 Develop graphic designs for packaging
    • CUAGRD617 Develop graphic designs for branding and identity
    • CUAPPR514 Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
    • ICTPRG535 Build advanced user interfaces