This qualification reflects the role of graphic designers at the beginning of their professional careers. They combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. They have a sound understanding of design theory and practice and are able to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions.
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.
These are the outcomes of graduates surveyed six months after completing their training for Diploma of Graphic Design
To enter this qualification, people must be able to demonstrate graphic design skills to support learning at Diploma level. In particular they must be able to provide evidence of their ability to:
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.
For more information about financial support and subsidies for training, please refer to the Financial assistance page
Total number of units = 19
9 core units plus
10 elective units
The elective units consist of:
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice
CUVACD501A Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
CUVGRD501A Research visual communication history and theory
CUVGRD502A Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
CUVGRD503A Produce typographic design solutions
CUVGRD504A Create and manipulate graphics
CUVGRD505A Design and manipulate complex layouts
CUVGRD506A Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
CUVPRP503A Present a body of own creative work
Elective units
Art, craft and design
CUVACD502A Create observational drawings
CUVACD503A Select and refine a specialised drawing technique
CUVACD504A Research and apply light and colour
CUVACD506A Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
CUVACD507A Refine 3-D design ideas and processes
CUVDIG502A Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
CUVILL501A Develop professional illustrations
Communication design
BSBADV509A Create mass print media advertisements
BSBADV510A Create mass electronic media advertisements
CUVILL401A Research and apply techniques for illustrative work
Communication
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
Copyright and IP
BSBIPR401A Use and respect copyright
BSBIPR404A Protect and use innovative designs
BSBIPR405A Protect and use intangible assets in small business
Creative thinking
BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts
E-business
BSBEBU502A Implement e-business solutions
SITXICT001A Build and launch a website for a small business
Design
BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief
BSBDES501A Implement design solutions
BSBDES502A Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
Digital media
CUFDIG304A Create visual design components
CUFDIG401A Author interactive media
CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces
CUFDIG501A Coordinate the testing of interactive media products
CUFDIG502A Design web environments
CUFDIG503A Design e-learning resources
CUFDIG506A Design interaction
CUFDIG507A Design digital simulations
CUFPOS402A Manage media assets
CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets
Industry capability
CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis
CUVIND501B Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
Information technology
ICAWEB501A Build a dynamic website
Marketing
BSBMKG402B Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets
Occupational health and safety
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace
Photo imaging
CUVACD512A Work with photomedia in creative practice
CUVPHI516A Research the role and use of the photo image in visual communication
CUVPHI529A Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace
CUVPHI530A Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
Printing and graphic arts
ICPPP422C Digitise complex images for reproduction
ICPPP430C Manage colour
ICPPP435C Generate complex imposition
ICPPP484C Set up and operate automated workflow
ICPPR496A* Set up and produce complex digital print
Professional practice
CUAIND401A Extend expertise in specialist field
CUVPRP501A Realise a body of creative work
CUVPRP502A Prepare for sustainable professional practice
Project management
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Sustainability
CUVPRP504A Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
Writing
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents
BSBWRT501A Write persuasive copy
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirement.
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ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print |
ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print |
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but are in no way prescriptive.
Graphic designer with generalist skills base
Core units plus:
Graphic designer with digital media skills
Core units plus:
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These are the outcomes of graduates surveyed six months after completing their training for Diploma of Graphic Design
| Destination after training |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Diploma courses |
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| Employed or in further study after training (%) | 84.5 | 81.7 | 88.1 |
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Employment outcomes:
Employed (%)
Full-time (%)
Part-time (%)
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63.5
23
40.5
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63.3
15.7
47.5
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78.4
46.3
31.9
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Further study outcomes:
Enrolled at University (%)
Enrolled at TAFE (%)
Enrolled at Other provider (%)
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13.5
21.6
8.1*
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20.3
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15.2
6.6
13.2
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| Satisfied with the training (%) | 81.3 | 81.7 | 84.3 |
| Received job-related benefits from training (%) | 64.5 | 58.6 | 63.7 |
| Received personal benefits from training (%) | 97.9 | 97.7 | 94.8 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | 65.8 | 75.6 | 82 |
| Recommend the training to other (%) | 87.2 | 89.7 | 90.1 |
| Employment status |
This course |
Similar courses |
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| Median salary (Full-time) ($) | 33,200 | 37 200 | 44 300 |
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Top Occupations (%):
Professionals
Sales Workers
Community and Personal Service Workers
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40.9
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8.6*
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24.8
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Top Industries (%):
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Retail Trade
Accommodation and Food Services
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34.4
21.5
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28.1
15.4
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This course |
Similar courses |
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| Employed after training (%) | - | 78 | 89.3 |
| Median salary (Employed full-time) ($) | - | 45 700 | 46 800 |
| Enrolled in further study (%) | - | 37.9 | 33.3 |
| Satisfied with the training (%) | - | 82.8 | 84.6 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | - | 78.7 | 84.9 |
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| Employed after training (%) | 46.6 | 38 | 43.4 |
| Median salary (Employed full-time) ($) | - | 31 400 | 39 000 |
| Enrolled in further study (%) | 43.2 | 44.3 | 40.1 |
| Satisfied with the training (%) | - | 80.3 | 83.8 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | - | 70.5 | 73.3 |
Please Note:
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
* The estimate has a relative standard error greater than 25% and therefore should
be used with caution.
** NCVER does not report on estimates based on less than 5 respondents because the
estimates are unreliable.
For more information, please refer to the Statistics
Explained page.
