This course is suited to individuals who wish to make a start in their graphic design career, have a strong creative flair for arts and visual communication and want to produce graphics in a commercial context.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who 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 the ability to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions. This course integrates both print and digital media applications of design. Topics covered include Design Foundations; Adobe Creative Suite; Typography; Drawing for Design; Design History; Creative Thinking; Illustration; Design Studio; Branding Identity; and Web/ Interactive Design. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 9 core units and 10 elective units.

Employment Outcomes

Graphic and multimedia designer

Media:

The media industry is a globally dynamic, technology-driven industry that thrives on creativity and knowledge.

Our graduates go on to exciting media careers in a range of industries, including journalism, film, digital games and social media.

Our degree keeps pace with a rapidly changing media environment. You will develop professional-level and industry relevant skills and knowledge through our core courses such as Digital Storytelling and Digital Platforms, Media Policy and Media Law, and Writing for News Media

As well as working with industry to design courses, we provide you with the opportunity to work in professional media organisations and gain real world experiences. Our media internships provide an employment edge by allowing you to gain applied industry experience. Our Transforming Journalism course allows you to read the news live on air in Australia’s oldest community radio station, with a monthly audience of over 140,000 listeners. Take your studies global and immerse yourself in the unique media cultures of Japan through our Japanese study tour in Kyoto.

Potential careers

Market Researcher, Brand Marketer, App Developer, Entertainment Industry, Art Director, Public Relations Officer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Tourism, Animator, CGI Animator, Concept Artist, Content Writer, Photo Journalist, Digital Content Creator, Digital Strategist, Fashion Photographer, Filmmaker, Social Media Strategist, Sound Engineer, VFX Artist, VR Developer, Web Designer, ...