Associate Degree in Graphic Design

The RMIT Associate Degree in Graphic Design provides you with a broad range of technical skills, underpinned by theoretical knowledge, in a range of contexts as preparation for design work or as a pathway into further learning.

You will gain a thorough knowledge of visual design influences and ideas, design concept development, the design processes, typography, manual and digital illustration, finished art and preparing files for print and multimedia outcomes.

You will produce graphic designs for a range of applications and devices, learning how to use industry specific software to a level.

Underpinning this practical application of design are courses that develop your knowledge of the business of graphic design, including legal and ethical requirements and sustainable practice implications.The RMIT Associate Degree in Graphic Design will enable you as a graduate to commence work as a junior designer or Finished Artist within a broad range of graphic and communication design environments.

You will have knowledge and experience of the design workplace through industry set briefs, industry feedback and a period of work placement.In addition, you will be well placed to move into a wide range of industry areas from design pratices,publishing, advertising, fashion graphics and print houses.

As a graduate you will also have the skills to operate in a freelance capacity or to set up a design practice.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from:

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.

For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Selection task

All applicants must complete and submit the selection task. Some applicants may be required to attend an interview.

International English language requirement

A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

The RMIT Associate Degree in Graphic Design aims to develop you as an informed and work-ready graduate who has the requisite knowledge, skills and capabilities to succeed in, and contribute to, the rapidly evolving contemporary graphic design industry.

On completion of the program you will be able to:

• Identify and employ a range of graphic and communication techniques in order to design, refine and produce artwork using well-developed digital production skills for multiple contexts.
• Demonstrate innovation and critical thinking when applying technical and creative skills to address artistic and industry problems.
• Interpret and respond to a brief considering the needs and expectations of relevant stakeholders, industry conventions, legal requirements, and ethical and sustainable practice implications for the Graphic Design industry and broader global community.
• Apply investigative skills to gather, analyse and interpret information and source material for a range of diverse contexts.
• Work collaboratively with others in a range of roles and contexts and perform effectively as a member of a creative team.
• Reference historical and contemporary design theory and culture in order to develop and adapt knowledge and skills to a range of graphic design outcomes.
• With initiative and judgement communicate effectively within relevant creative, business and industry contexts.