This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills in visual communication to conceive, negotiate and realise design solutions. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of visual communication and design theory and history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Application of advanced communication, organisational and project management skills are also required.
Practioners at this level may work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media environments. The job roles that relate to this qualification include Graphic Designer and Junior Art Director. It may also provide a pathway to Studio Manager and other studio agency or inhouse roles, as well as developing skills to commence own business or work as a freelance graphic designer.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
18 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Collaborate in professional creative projects | Core |
| Engage in the business of graphic design | Core |
| Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | Core |
| Extend typographic design expertise | Core |
| Manage design realisation | Core |
| Originate graphic designs for complex briefs | Core |
| Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Elective |
| Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters | Elective |
| Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice | Elective |
| Author interactive media | Elective |
| Build dynamic websites | Elective |
| Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety | Elective |
| Coordinate testing of interactive media products | Elective |
| Create and optimise digital media | Elective |
| Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media | Elective |
| Create observational drawings | Elective |
| Create user interfaces | Elective |
| Design digital applications | Elective |
| Design digital simulations | Elective |
| Design e-learning resources | Elective |
| Design innovative products | Elective |
| Design interactions | Elective |
| Develop and execute advertising concepts | Elective |
| Develop and implement an e-commerce strategy | Elective |
| Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
| Develop complex cascading style sheets | Elective |
| Develop complex web page layouts | Elective |
| Develop graphic designs for branding and identity | Elective |
| Develop graphic designs for packaging | Elective |
| Develop graphic designs for the built environment | Elective |
| Develop marketing plans | Elective |
| Develop professional illustrations | Elective |
| Develop social media engagement plans | Elective |
| Develop sustainability of own professional practice | Elective |
| Develop website information architecture | Elective |
| Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace | Elective |
| Engage in the business of creative practice | Elective |
| Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | Elective |
| Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice | Elective |
| Establish and maintain safe creative practice | Elective |
| Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
| Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures | Elective |
| Evolve ideas for professional creative work | Elective |
| Explore and apply photo lighting techniques | Elective |
| Extend cultural research expertise | Elective |
| Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level | Elective |
| Extend professional expertise across new art forms and media | Elective |
| Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools | Elective |
| Implement and manage international marketing programs | Elective |
| Implement design solutions | Elective |
| Initiate and lead applied research | Elective |
| Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art | Elective |
| Lead and manage organisational change | Elective |
| Manage business risk | Elective |
| Manage copyright arrangements | Elective |
| Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
| Manage market research | Elective |
| Manage organisational marketing processes | Elective |
| Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
| Manage project integration | Elective |
| Originate a body of independent creative work | Elective |
| Originate and develop concepts | Elective |
| Plan and produce visual art photo images | Elective |
| Publicly present a body of own creative work | Elective |
| Refine 2-D design ideas and processes | Elective |
| Refine 3-D design ideas and processes | Elective |
| Refine digital art techniques | Elective |
| Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | Elective |
| Refine illustration techniques | Elective |
| Research and apply design theory | Elective |
| Research and apply emerging web technology trends | Elective |
| Research and apply light and colour | Elective |
| Research global design trends | Elective |
| Select and refine a specialised drawing technique | Elective |
| Source funding for projects | Elective |
| Undertake project work | Elective |
| Work with photomedia in creative practice | Elective |
| Write complex documents | Elective |
| Write persuasive copy | Elective |
| Write scripts | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Graphic Designer
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Design imagery and documents that fulfill a commercial or communication need.
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Bachelor degree or higher -
Web Designer
ANZSCO 232414
Web Designers plan, design, develop and prepare information for Internet publication with particular emphasis on the user interface, ease of navigation and location of information using text, pictures, animation, sound, colours, layout and data sources to deliver information tailored to an intended audience and purpose.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Australian College of Business Intelligence (RTO code 40835)
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Australian Pacific College (RTO code 90396)
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Eduadvisor (RTO code 45459)
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ENTREPRENEUR EDUCATION PTY LTD (RTO code 40952)
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Mindroom Institute (RTO code 45137)
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Virtu Business Institute (RTO code 40530)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.