Pathway to
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

CRICOS Code: 105792A | National Code: CUA40720

The Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design) focuses on design processes and develops your existing skills and knowledge so you can build your career in the global design industry. At TAFE NSW, you will study in purpose-built studios, workspaces and galleries, meet other creative students and build your network.

This course provides you with fundamental skills in graphic design with an emphasis on exploration and experimentation as part of the design process. In this course, you can investigate aspects of graphic design which you can build on with further study at diploma and advanced diploma levels.

TAFE NSW courses are developed in close consultation with the industry so you graduate with the real world practical skills recruiters are looking for.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Requirements:

• Year 10 or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent

TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

for 2025

CRICOS Code: 105818G | National Code: CUA50720

The Diploma of Graphic Design strengthens your creative and technical design skills and deepens your abilities in visual storytelling.

Design thinking and creative problem solving are skills that are in demand in both the creative and corporate sectors. In this course, you will gain experience producing designs for advertising, packaging and publishing. Learn how to research visual communication history and theory, develop graphic design practices to meet industry needs and present a body of your creative work. You will also have access to industry software, drawing tablets and scanners.

You will sharpen your drawing, illustration and other visual presentation skills and produce graphic designs for 2D and 3D applications. Be prepared to enter the workplace with a range of practical skills to hit the ground running and make your mark in this exciting creative industry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent

Location Requirements:

• Pre-requisite to study at TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore is the Certificate IV Design (Graphic Design)
• Pre-requisite to study at TAFE NSW Kingswood campus is the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
• Pre-requisite to study at TAFE NSW Campbelltown campus is the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

Additional Requirement:

• For direct entry into this course submission of a portfolio, design or written task is required for assessment. Download document

• TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

for 2025

CRICOS Code: 110850J | National Code: CUA60320

The Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design deepens your visual communication skills and enables you to leave your creative mark on the world. Tailor your career to specialise in print media, advertising, corporate branding, digital design or illustration for commercial purposes.

Learn to collaborate with your creative team to realise design projects, mastering each step in the design process from the initial brief to the final art.

Graduates can use their new creative knowledge to build a career as a graphic designer, social media designer or content creator, or take the helm at a design business as a studio manager. If drawing and illustrating is your passion, you can focus on that speciality.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

for 2025