Skills check
Domestic students
You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.
The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology.
If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths.
Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.
Read the Skills Check FAQs.
To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence of their technical skills and ability to:
- produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges
- produce typography that supports the overall design solution
- use graphic design industry software
Skills may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.
Selection criteria
Domestic and International students
To apply for this course you must present a collection of work, which demonstrates an interest in art and design. Folio pieces may include both hand rendered and computer-generated images, through the use of software from the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. You may also wish to include developmental sketches and process work as well as the finished work.
If you are under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions apply.
Portfolio compulsory items:
Develop a logo using an industry standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
For example, you may select one of the following words:
- Nature Designs
- Book Time
- Viking Delivery
Note: Submit the original file using an industry standard software and either a JPEG or PDF.
Develop a piece of typography using an industry standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
For example, you may select one of the following words:
- Tattoo You
- Apollo Eyewear
- Newsroom Cafe
Note: Submit the original file using an industry standard software and either a JPEG or PDF.
Your folio should include 2-5 images of your choice. These could include images of your:
- Paintings, drawings or Illustrations
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Photoshop or digital work
Note: Submit either JPEG’s or PDF’s.
You must submit this electronically at time of application or via the Student Portal and MUST contain a zip file of all folio items.
NOTE: The use of template-based designs is not acceptable evidence.
Students who have completed the CUA30715 or CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals may use their work as a portfolio.
International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:
- English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent - For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International.
- Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12
Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.
