91008NSW Diploma of Graphic Design
Qualification: Diploma (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 7891
This course is for people who want to develop the theoretical, practical and technical skills necessary to work as a graphic designer. The course is suitable for people who want to either work in a professional graphic design practice or as an independent freelance designer.
You will learn how to solve problems creatively, be imaginative, think laterally and extend and transform problems by designing innovative solutions, and produce creative contemporary graphic designs.
The course also teaches business planning, management skills in the development of a design project, how to allocate work and provide support and feedback, how to manage your own professional development, time management skills and performance in the workplace.
Career Opportunities: Assistant graphic designer in a professional practice, or work as a freelance practitioner.
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 with a minimum of 10 HSC units (or equivalent statement from another educational authority). For Kingscliff Campus you need to have completed 91007NSW Certificate IV in Graphic Design to apply for this course.
Student Selection: Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
1. An imaginative use of media (at least two different media should be demonstrated).
2. Individuality of expression.
3. A creative approach to problem solving.
4. The ability to develop design solutions.
5. A well developed sense of colour appreciation.
6. Clean and accurate skills in the presentation of work.
7. Demonstrated awareness of this profession and extent of previous studies/experience in related areas.
8. Ability to comply with the requirements of the selection process.
9. A successful result in selection test or submission of portfolio.
Selection Method: Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Application Form, the results from an aptitude test and the submission of a portfolio.
Aptitude Test
Applicants must undertake an aptitude test. The aptitude test is in two parts, the first must be submitted with the Application Form. Applicants who pass the first part of the aptitude test will be required to sit for the second part at the campus and may also be required to submit a portfolio of their work to substantiate their ability.
Portfolio
In the case of the portfolio, the number of samples submitted should be a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of ten (10) pieces, of which at least two pieces should be undertaken in a black and white medium. The samples submitted must demonstrate knowledge, skills and ability relevant to design. Work submitted in a portfolio must have been completed within the previous two years, and should demonstrate a variety of skills and creative ability.
A panel of at least three teachers assess the applicant's test and portfolio. All work submitted for the aptitude test and portfolio must be the applicant's own and must be original - that is, the work should not contain the work of others. If the work is too large to submit or is an installation piece a copy may be submitted as long as the work is authenticated.
Applicants should seek advice from the campus they are applying to regarding more detailed information on the aptitude test and portfolio requirements.
| Competency Units |
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| Core: | |
| 5371A | Design elements and principles |
| 5371C | Colour and media |
| 5371H | Design context |
| 5371J | Design research |
| 7547B | Design studio practices |
| 7548B | Design processes |
| 7548D | Design concept development |
| 7804A | Computing for design |
| 7890A | Computer graphic skills I |
| 7890B | Typographic design I |
| 7890C | Photo imaging I |
| 8979V | Work team communication |
| Electives: Contact the Campus for details | |
Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 1, 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.
Campuses:
Kingscliff - You need to have completed 91007NSW Certificate IV in Graphic Design to apply for this course.
Full-time day, 17 hours per week for 36 weeks (TAFE NSW application code: 078912621).
For more informatio contact Sandra Guy on (02) 6674 7200.
