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CUA60320

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

Complete further learning and elevate your graphic design skills with this advanced course. This qualification will give you the specialised technical, creative, and conceptual skills required to provide complex design solutions.

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WAYS TO STUDY Online
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 28 Jan 2025 Duration: 6 months View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$6,500
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Course overview

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there's strong future growth predicted for a range of digital creative roles including graphic and web designers and illustrators. It is predicted to be around 27,000 jobs created in these occupations over the next five years.

Delivery is through a mix of theoretical lessons and practical projects. Students will explore advanced design concepts with a focus on extending current knowledge in traditional areas such as typography, branding and layout design whilst also covering trending growth areas including UI/UX design, AI-enhanced design, motion graphics and creation of designs for digital media. Hands on experience will provide a deeper understanding of visual communication, project management, and client collaboration. 

Upon completion of this Advanced diploma graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers in the wide variety of design related areas, or to further their studies in specialised design fields. Our teachers are embedded in industry with many years of practical experience and are ready to help you get to the forefront of the workforce.

What can I do?

  • Junior Art Director
  • Freelance Graphic Designer
  • Graphic Designer

Course outcome:

CUA60320 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 9 elective units from the list below. 

 

As entry requirement into this course is completion of CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design, credit transfer may apply to up to 10 units.


As a result of the credit transfers you may only need to complete 5 units to successfully complete this qualification.

 

  • CUAPPR612 Collaborate in professional creative projects
  • CUADES512 Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
  • CUADES611 Manage design realisation
  • CUAGRD611 Engage in the business of graphic design
  • CUAGRD612 Originate graphic designs for complex briefs

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • CUAPPR612
    Collaborate in professional creative projects
    UNIT CODE :
    CUAPPR612
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collaborate with other creative practitioners to establish, realise and evaluate a creative project.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Collaborate in professional creative projects

  • UNIT CODE
  • CUADES512
    Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
    UNIT CODE :
    CUADES512
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work proactively with a client or commissioning organisation to develop and negotiate a design brief. It involves determining design requirements with stakeholders, developing and refining the design brief and finalising the terms and conditions of the brief.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief

  • UNIT CODE
  • CUADES611
    Manage design realisation
    UNIT CODE :
    CUADES611
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the process of taking a design from concept to final realisation or production. It involves planning the realisation of designs, managing the implementation of the design and managing different stakeholders throughout the completion of the realisation process.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Manage design realisation

  • UNIT CODE
  • CUAGRD603
    Extend typographic design expertise
    UNIT CODE :
    CUAGRD603
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to exploit the potential of typography to solve complex design challenges through research and exploration of advanced and specialised applications.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Extend typographic design expertise
    (Credit Transfer)

  • UNIT CODE
  • CUAGRD611
    Engage in the business of graphic design
    UNIT CODE :
    CUAGRD611
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adopt a professional, commercial approach to graphic design practice. It involves evaluating the skills and knowledge needed to work as a professional in the graphic design industry.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Engage in the business of graphic design

  • UNIT CODE
  • CUAGRD612
    Originate graphic designs for complex briefs
    UNIT CODE :
    CUAGRD612
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to independently conceive, plan and realise professional graphic design work to meet the demands of complex communication challenges and graphic design briefs. It involves creating and applying graphic design concepts that adhere to creative and technical requirements.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Originate graphic designs for complex briefs

Ways to study
  • You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more

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STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online virtual classroom
28 Jan 2025
6 months
Full time 2x 6 hour Zoom sessions per week 9:30am - 3:30pm.
Monday, Tuesday
  • Full fee: $6,500

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

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Online virtual classroom

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

28 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

6 months
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 2x 6 hour Zoom sessions per week 9:30am - 3:30pm.
Monday, Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $6,500

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

Yes
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

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Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA60320)

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Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

COURSE CODE: CUA60320
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees.  The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees.  A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Entry requirements

To enrol into this qualification, you must have completed CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software. This equipment and software are available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will also be required to have access to and bring to class some design resources and a portable external hard drive (500GB minimum). Details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation. 
Please note: the purchase of these items may incur additional costs of approximately $300.

It is also recommended that you have access to a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Suite software. This software can be purchased after enrolment to access a student discount price.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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