Diploma of Computer Graphic Design

This Level 6 course is 35 or 41 weeks full-time in length. Computer Graphic Design combines creativity with technology to communicate ideas and information in an attractive, clear and concise way. The course components are as follows:

• Layout design – study the principles of page design, and learn how to design and layout documents for effective communication.

• Digital illustration – learn digital illustration and editing methods using a range of techniques.

• Image capture and manipulation – study the creation of digital imagery, including image capture, manipulation and preparation for print.

• Design and visualisation – explore a wide range of creative and design processes to achieve effective visual communication.

• Branding and advertising – investigate the importance of company branding and production of effective advertising material.

• Pre-press and problem solving – prepare electronic files for commercial printing and solve the problems associated with producing a quality output.

• Packaging – design and produce printed packaging items.Typography – explore the nature and treatment of type and its applications.

• Software - software used on this course includes: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.