Graphic Design Pathway Program CUA50720

This Graphic Design Pathway program is perfect for people who are passionate about design but  have no experience in the industry or have not studied in a while.  

Combining the Graphic Design Essentials with the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design means that you have a single progressive path to a graphic design career. 

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.

During your studies, you will learn: 

• Design fundamentals, such as, typography, colour, visual communication and manipulation of graphics and layouts 
• How to master drawing and illustration, as well as print and packaging 
• How to understand and interpret branding and identity 
• How to understand and work with a client design brief 
• How to work in digital design 
• Creation of multiplatform assessments 
• Key skills around developing your own professional design practice, setting you up to work effectively as a freelancer, or in an agency environment 

Practitioners may work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Graphic Designer, and related roles such as Studio Manager. It may also provide pathways to other related roles in graphic design and associated industries.  

• Multiple choice Quiz
• Portfolio
• Role plays
• Video
• Written assessments

The duration for the course is self paced - maximum of 27 months. As a self-paced online course, the time it will take you to complete is flexible and dependent on ability and time available.

Mandatory Entry Requirements:

Students need to be able to demonstrate and/or provide evidence of their graphic design skills and ability.

Students need to be able 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 software
• Successful completion of D0121 Graphic Design Essentials will provide you with the knowledge and skills to meet this entry requirement

If students have knowledge and skills (from working or prior education) they may be eligible to enrol directly in the Diploma of Graphic Design.

Recommended Local Entry Requirements

Students will need to be at least 18 years old. Students under 18 will need a parent or guardian to complete the parent or guardian declaration on the Enrolment Form.

Students residing in WA/NT under the age of 18, who are not currently studying for their year 12 certificate cannot be enrolled.

Students are recommended to have the language, literacy, and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email.

These skills are equivalent to:

• ACSF Level 3 OR
• Successful completion of Certificate III qualification or higher

Tools, equipment, and skills required:

• Access to up to 3 people to participate in role plays and assessments
• Access to a device with audio & video capabilities to record simulated role-play tasks for submission
• Tripod to provide a stable and secure platform to mount the digital recording device
• Proficient / Advanced computing skills
• Access to a modern computer with high-speed internet
• Access to Microsoft Office
• Uploading documents through websites/Cloud computing
• Peripherals: Access to printing/scanning devices. 1280x800 display with 16-bit colour and 512 MB of VRAM, Webcam, Microphone, External hard drive for back-up of 1TB or above
• Software Requirements: Paid subscription to Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (Refer to the Adobe website at https://www.adobe.com/ for current pricing), Audio Recording Software, Video Editing and File Compression Software