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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
John St, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
Core unit
Develop and extend design skills and practice
Core unit
Research visual communication history and theory
Core unit
Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
Core unit
Produce typographic design solutions
Core unit
Create and manipulate graphics
Core unit
Design and manipulate complex layouts
Core unit
Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
Core unit
Present a body of own creative work
Core unit
Work with photomedia in creative practice
Elective unit
Research and apply light and colour
Elective unit
Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects
Elective unit
Create user interfaces
Elective unit
Design digital applications
Elective unit
Design interactions
Elective unit
Develop graphic designs for the built environment
Elective unit
Develop graphic designs for packaging
Elective unit
Develop graphic designs for branding and identity
Elective unit
Develop professional illustrations
Elective unit
Common Questions
No, the Diploma of Graphic Design is only available for domestic students, which includes Australian or New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents.
Yes, applicants are required to provide a folio of work demonstrating their ability to produce multiple examples of graphic design work, typography that supports overall design solutions, and proficiency in graphic design industry software such as Adobe. Skills may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study, and will be assessed at the time of application.
Students will need to download and use Swinburne-supported software such as the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly for online digital units. Students will also require access to the internet and appropriate technology including video and audio capabilities for online classes.
Yes. Credit transfer is available for academic credits gained through formal study completed at another institute or in another qualification, with the total amount varying based on units successfully completed. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is also available, allowing skills and knowledge acquired over your lifetime to be assessed against unit requirements, with evidence required to demonstrate how you meet those requirements.
Swinburne offers two alternative courses for students whose needs may not be fully met by the Diploma of Graphic Design: the Certificate IV in Design and the Diploma of Visual Arts.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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