Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This qualification reflects the role of graphic designers who have a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills and knowledge in visual communication.
These skills allow designers to conceive, negotiate and realise design concepts for complex projects using sophisticated communication, organisational and project management skills.
They may take responsibility for the work of others in terms of establishing and monitoring systems to ensure the effective production of work.
Graphic designers work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media.
Their work as professional designers may include or have links to areas such as advertising and promotion, art direction, branding, corporate identity, instructional design, packaging, signage and web design.
Structure
All courses listed may not be available each semester.
C6152 Courses
C6152 Core Units - Select ALL Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief (BSBDES502) | 65 | GRAP5371C | Brunswick Campus |
| Manage design realisation (BSBDES601) | 50 | GRAP5372C | Brunswick Campus |
| Undertake project work (BSBPMG522) | 60 | BUSM8778C | Brunswick Campus |
| Engage in the business of graphic design (CUAGRD601) | 65 | GRAP5373C | Brunswick Campus |
| Originate graphic designs for complex briefs (CUAGRD602) | 65 | GRAP5374C | Brunswick Campus |
| Extend typographic design expertise (CUAGRD603) | 60 | GRAP5375C | Brunswick Campus |
| Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice (CUAPPR504) | 30 | ENVI5096C | Brunswick Campus |
C6152 Elective Units - Select ALL Eight (8) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level (CUAPPR606) | 80 | VART6349C | Brunswick Campus |
| Develop graphic designs for the built environment (CUAGRD605) | 55 | GRAP5376C | Brunswick Campus |
| Create user interfaces (CUADIG403) | 50 | COMM7336C | Brunswick Campus |
| Implement design solutions (BSBDES501) | 60 | GRAP5377C | Brunswick Campus |
| Develop graphic designs for packaging (CUAGRD606) | 55 | GRAP5378C | Brunswick Campus |
| Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice (CUAPHI501) | 45 | VART6350C | Brunswick Campus |
| Develop professional illustrations (CUAILL501) | 70 | GRAP5379C | Brunswick Campus |
| Develop graphic designs for branding and identity (CUAGRD607) | 55 | GRAP5380C | Brunswick Campus |
Entry requirements
You must have successfully completed the Diploma of Graphic Design. If you have not completed the Diploma of Graphic Design you must provide 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
This may be acquired through graphic design work experience or through related study.
English Language Requirements A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that you will develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to do the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency. If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (eg. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have your skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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