Arts

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    Graphic Design courses

    Graphic designers create visual concepts by hand drawing them or using design software. These concepts are made up of images, words and symbols. Desig...

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    • Statement of AttainmentUX UI Design

      900-83048

      Upskill in your creative career and learn about the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design processes with Adobe Creative Cloud. Craft a well researched prototype for an app that looks engaging and feels intuitive for a user.

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    • Statement of AttainmentDigital Illustration Techniques

      900-82850

      Update your illustrative skills with a digital design edge. Perfect for newcomers and the semi-experienced. Learn new Adobe skills and artistic techniques to begin or expand your design portfolio. The creative future of your dreams starts here.

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    • Statement of AttainmentPersuasive Campaign Concepts

      900-83322

      Master the art of persuasion with this introductory course to develop your creative ideation skills in advertising and promotion. You'll explore what motivates consumers and how to appeal to specific markets to inform or sell a product or service.

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    • Statement of AttainmentIntroduction to Graphic Design Skills

      900-82932

      Develop a small printed publication as your entry point to the fascinating field of graphic design. Use Adobe Creative Cloud and expand your knowledge of typography, colour modes, images and vector drawings.

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    • DiplomaGraphic Design (Illustration)

      CUA50720-02

      Strengthen your creative and technical design skills and gain experience in producing digital or hand-drawn illustration. Advance your career and become an illustrator, senior graphic designer or digital designer.

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    • DiplomaGraphic Design

      CUA50720-01

      Strengthen your creative and technical design skills and gain experience in producing designs for advertising, packaging and publishing. Advance your career and become a senior graphic designer, digital designer, visual designer or desktop publisher.

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    • Advanced DiplomaGraphic Design

      CUA60320-01

      Strengthen your design and creative expertise. Develop your sense of self as a graphic designer as you expand your visual communication skills in print media, digital design, branding and campaigning, packaging and publishing.

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    Graphic design course information

    It’s easy to balance work and study with a TAFE NSW Graphic Design course.

    • Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between full-time or part-time for Certificate or D...
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    Who is a graphic design course good for?

    A graphic designer has a healthy appreciation of visual art and aesthetics. While you don’t have to be a master artist, having basic illustration skills and an interest in design elements and principles, is nec...

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    Graphic design career paths

    Investing your time and energy into a graphic design course provides you with several great career options to choose from.

    • Illustrators use their artistic skills to transform an idea or story into a 2D image. ...
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