graphic design courses

Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)

Course Description:

Graphic Arts explores the diverse skill for both the pre-press (print medium) and the web design /electronic medium. The Certificate IV teaches the base skills of Photoshop Illustrator and In-design – which are the latest world standard training software for the creative industries. You learn both Vector skill such as logo design through to image manipulation/post production and pre- production skills. The Cert IV also introduces basic web design skills and Photography. The photography is an essential part of both the print media – and is a great skill for job outcome. The Diploma introduces Videography, which is one of the growing trends in digital media. This skill is both suited to web design and the increasing social media such as you tube, facebook, web streaming and commercial use of video in web advertising.


The study program and curriculum has been designed Integrate a very diverse range of skills and applications with a great variety of projects in:

  1. Logo design, Advertising and marketing layout
  2. Web design
  3. Videography
  4. Photography
  5. Filming
  6. Product design
  7. Brochures and magazine layout and much more


Vocational Outcome:

  1. Multimedia developer
  2. Multimedia graphic designer
  3. Website designer
  4. Digital Media Producer
  5. Multimedia Designer
  6. Graphic Designer
  7. Multimedia CD Production
  8. Multimedia Author

Course Units:

 

Competency No.

Competency Name

 

Graphic Arts & Pre-Press

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • In-Design

ICPPP224C

Produce Pages using a page layout application

1

CUFDIG304A

Create visual design components

2

ICPPP221C

Select and Apply Type

3

ICPSU216C

Inspect Quality Against required standards

4

ICPSU260C

Maintain a safe work environment

5

ICPSU262C

Communicate in the workplace

6

ICPPP225C

Produce Graphics using a graphics application

7

ICPPP284A

Produce PDF files for online or screen display

8

ICPP396A

Generate high-end PDF files

9

ICPPP484C

Set Up and operate automated workflow

10

ICPMM263C

Access and use internet

11

ICPPP435C

Generate Complex imposition

12

ICPPP334C

Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

13

ICPPP385C

Operate a database for digital printing

14

ICPPP352C

Output Complex Images

15

ICPPP252C

Output images

16

BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

17

ICPPP211C

Develop a basic design concept

18

 

Photography

CUVACD401A

Integrate colour theory and design processes

19

CUVVSP12B

Produce Digital Images

20

CUVPHI302A

Capture photographic images

21

 

Web Design1

ICAB5165B

Create dynamic web pages

22

CUFDIG403A

Create User Interfaces

23

ICPPP485C

Develop a digital data template

24

CUFDIG501A

Coordinate the testing of interactive media products

25

CUFMEM02A

Author a multimedia product

26


International Students must be 18 years of age or over

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS: Overseas students require one of the following scores in a language proficiency test: IELTS 5.5; TOEFL 195 ;( Computer Based); TOEFL 530 ;( Paper Based); TOEIC 700

2012 Term ScheduleDownload 2012 Term Schedule

Study Options:

Full time course

National Code:
ICP40210
Duration:
40 weeks of 4 Terms (following college school holiday schedule)
Time table:
2 to 3 days a week (This is face-to-face hours and does not include any external/ on-line training components)
Equipment:
STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO START THE COURSE WITH A DSLR CAMERA WHICH MUST INCLUDE HD VIDEO
Intake:

  • 13th February 2012
  • 16th July 2012

Part Time & Vet school students program

National Code:
ICP40210
Duration:
40 weeks of 4 Terms (following college school holiday schedule)
Time table:
Once a week 9AM to 3:30PM (Days and date are subject to change) 6 hours on campus
Course Fee:
School Students Fee-$3850 or Monthly payment $400 x 10 months option is available!!(Centrelink approved course)
Non school Students Fee-$5500 or Monthly payment $600 x 11 months option is available!!(Centrelink approved course)
Equipment:
STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO START THE COURSE WITH A DSLR CAMERA WHICH MUST INCLUDE HD VIDEO
Intake:

  • February 2012
  • May 2012
  • July 2012
  • October 2012