Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
CUA60325
- 1 year full-time
Canberra Institute of Technology in ACT offers Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA60325), a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification. The program runs for 1 year full-time. Fee-free TAFE places may be available for eligible students.
Canberra Institute of Technology
Tier 2TAFE · ACT
4.4· 92 reviews
International tuition · Full qualification
- CRICOS course code
- 112086B
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
About this qualification
Here is what the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design qualification offered by Canberra Institute of Technology covers and who it is designed for.
Sharpen your creative abilities and take your design portfolio to the next level. The Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design refines your technical and conceptual expertise through industry‑based studio projects, spanning print and digital communication. Gain real client experience while developing business and project management skills. Graduate with the confidence and independence to deliver professional design solutions across industries including: film, television, advertising and digital communications.
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Career outcome
Mapped ANZSCO occupation
- Graphic and Web Designers, and IllustratorsANZSCO 2324
- Graphic DesignerANZSCO 232411
Subjects & units of competency
6 core units · 74 electives available
Each unit is nationally recognised. Open a unit to see what it covers and which other qualifications include it.
Core units
· All core units must be completed- CUADES512
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
CORE - CUADES611
Manage design realisation
CORE - CUAGRD603
Extend typographic design expertise
CORE - CUAGRD611
Engage in the business of graphic design
CORE - CUAGRD612
Originate graphic designs for complex briefs
CORE - CUAPPR612
Collaborate in professional creative projects
CORE
Group Electives
· select units from this group to complete the qualification- BSBCRT512
Originate and develop concepts
ELECTIVE - BSBCRT611
Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
ELECTIVE - BSBESB406
Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
ELECTIVE - BSBINS603
Initiate and lead applied research
ELECTIVE - BSBLDR601
Lead and manage organisational change
ELECTIVE - BSBLEG525
Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG437
Create and optimise digital media
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG546
Develop social media engagement plans
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG551
Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG555
Write persuasive copy
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG622
Manage organisational marketing processes
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG623
Develop marketing plans
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG624
Manage market research
ELECTIVE - BSBMKG625
Implement and manage international marketing programs
ELECTIVE - BSBOPS504
Manage business risk
ELECTIVE - BSBOPS601
Develop and implement business plans
ELECTIVE - BSBPEF501
Manage personal and professional development
ELECTIVE - BSBPMG430
Undertake project work
ELECTIVE - BSBPMG540
Manage project integration
ELECTIVE - BSBSTR501
Establish innovative work environments
ELECTIVE - BSBSTR601
Manage innovation and continuous improvement
ELECTIVE - BSBTEC501
Develop and implement an e-commerce strategy
ELECTIVE - BSBWHS512
Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
ELECTIVE - BSBWRT411
Write complex documents
ELECTIVE - CUAACD522
Work with photomedia in creative practice
ELECTIVE - CUAACD531
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
ELECTIVE - CUAACD532
Create observational drawings
ELECTIVE - CUAACD533
Select and refine a specialised drawing technique
ELECTIVE - CUAACD534
Research and apply light and colour
ELECTIVE - CUAACD536
Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
ELECTIVE - CUAACD537
Refine 3-D design ideas and processes
ELECTIVE - CUAACD611
Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
ELECTIVE - CUAACD612
Extend professional expertise across new art forms and media
ELECTIVE - CUACMP511
Manage copyright arrangements
ELECTIVE - CUADES511
Implement design solutions
ELECTIVE - CUADES601
Design innovative products
ELECTIVE - CUADES612
Research global design trends
ELECTIVE - CUADES801
Research and apply design theory
ELECTIVE - CUADIG401
Author interactive media
ELECTIVE - CUADIG413
Create user interfaces
ELECTIVE - CUADIG511
Coordinate testing of interactive media products
ELECTIVE - CUADIG512
Design digital applications
ELECTIVE - CUADIG513
Design e-learning resources
ELECTIVE - CUADIG516
Design interactions
ELECTIVE - CUADIG517
Design digital simulations
ELECTIVE - CUADIG518
Refine digital art techniques
ELECTIVE - CUADIG519
Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
ELECTIVE - CUAFIM511
Source funding for projects
ELECTIVE - CUAGRD614
Develop and execute advertising concepts
ELECTIVE - CUAGRD615
Develop graphic designs for the built environment
ELECTIVE - CUAGRD616
Develop graphic designs for packaging
ELECTIVE - CUAGRD617
Develop graphic designs for branding and identity
ELECTIVE - CUAILL511
Develop professional illustrations
ELECTIVE - CUAILL512
Refine illustration techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAIND512
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
ELECTIVE - CUAPHI523
Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace
ELECTIVE - CUAPHI531
Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice
ELECTIVE - CUAPHI533
Explore and apply photo lighting techniques
ELECTIVE - CUAPHI539
Plan and produce visual art photo images
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR512
Develop sustainability of own professional practice
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR514
Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR515
Establish and maintain safe creative practice
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR611
Originate a body of independent creative work
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR613
Engage in the business of creative practice
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR614
Publicly present a body of own creative work
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR615
Evolve ideas for professional creative work
ELECTIVE - CUAPPR616
Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
ELECTIVE - CUARES612
Extend cultural research expertise
ELECTIVE - CUAWRT601
Write scripts
ELECTIVE - ICTWEB513
Build dynamic websites
ELECTIVE - ICTWEB519
Develop complex web page layouts
ELECTIVE - ICTWEB520
Develop complex cascading style sheets
ELECTIVE - ICTWEB522
Develop website information architecture
ELECTIVE - ICTWEB527
Research and apply emerging web technology trends
ELECTIVE
