C5409 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Plan: C5409 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Diploma of Graphic Design
Qualification national code: CUA50720
Nominal hours: 1045
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year
Location: RMIT University, Brunswick Campus
Owning school: Creative Industries (515T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code: 105817H
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The objective of this program is to develop your skills and knowledge and prepare you for the role of a graphic designer at the beginning of your professional career. Graphic designers work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media. At this level, the designer is likely to be working in junior or generalist roles. Their work may include or have links to areas such advertising and promotion, art direction, branding, corporate identity, instructional design, packaging, signage and web design.
You will combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. You will gain a sound understanding of design theory and practice and be able to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of Certificate IV in Design guarantees entry to the Diploma of Graphic Design.
Successful completion of this program guarantees entry into the following:
- Associate Degree in Graphic Design with 96 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1 year full-time study).
- BP115 Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) with 48 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1 semester full-time study).
- BP343 Bachelor of Business with 96 credit points.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following entry requirements:
Successful completion of the RMIT Certificate IV in Design
OR
All other applicants must complete and submit the selection task requirements.
The Selection task comprises a folio.
Folio
Prepare a selection task with three (3) different pieces of your original graphic design work.
Each piece must have a resolved outcome and demonstrate your design skills. Include 1 page of process work for each piece, along with a short description explaining the idea, target audience, and design choices.
One piece must include the use of typography & layout and demonstrated use of industry design software
Recommended for inclusion:
- A variety of original design concepts and outcomes.
- 2D or 3D design, typography, and industry software use eg Adobe CC suite or similar.
- Freehand or digital drawings/illustrations.
- Creative use of design elements like colour, texture, and composition.
- Short description for each piece
International English Language Requirement
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
There are currently no organisations that accredit programs in Graphic Design in Australia
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated
courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Services for Students
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, numeracy and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
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- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students
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