REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE THE QUALIFICATION
Completion of:
- 36 core units of competency
- 15 elective units of competency
NOMINAL HOURS: 1780
COURSE DURATION
2 years full time. Intake July and February
COURSE REQUIREMENT
A LAPTOP COMPUTER capable of processing all the software required for the course, particularly with wireless networking. Software required for the course can be purchased at student discounts through the College after payment of College fees.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-Press) is suitable for trainees wishing to gain a broad and thorough knowledge of the Printing and Graphic Art industry. The course provides the opportunity to develop pre-press skills in typography, design and layout, preparation of files for print, scanning images, image outputting, imposition and a range of current industry software applications. The Diploma of Graphic Design is designed to provide skills and knowledge for those who wish to enter the Graphic Design Industry. This course is for anyone who wants to develop the theoretical, technical and practical skills necessary to work as a graphic designer. The Student will undertake 900 hours of unpaid work experience over the two year period.
You will learn how to design logos, brochures, corporate identity, annual reports, magazines, advertising, packaging, websites, animation and more! You will learn to solve problems by designing innovation solutions and be able to produce creative contemporary graphic designs.
Design professionals are in great demand in a range of industries including graphic design studios, magazines publishers, television, packaging, production, advertising and digital media. Our graduates will have an exciting future in the industries that inspire creative thinking, innovation and professionalism.
DESIGN SOFTWARE USED IN THIS COURSE:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Indesign
POSSIBLE CAREER OUTCOMES
- Graphic designer
- Graphic designer pre-press operator in the printing industry
- Art Direct
- Illustrator
- Desktop Publisher
- Web Designer
- Graphic Pre-Press Operator
- Multimedia Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Print Production Manager
- Digital Media Specialist in an agency, art studio, TV or internet media company