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Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (Print, Packaging & Publishing)

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (Print, Packaging & Publishing)

Accredited course
National Code:
91009NSW
State Code:
7292
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2002
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
AQF Level
Advanced Diploma of
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Professional (3600)
Accredited Date
16/12/2002
Expiry Date
31/12/2008
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course is for persons who wish to gain skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to develop innovative graphic design solutions at an advanced level with a specialisation in print, packaging, advertising, illustration, and/or publishing design.

Learners are encouraged to source opportunities, design, produce and work either independently or collaboratively in the creation of innovative graphic products.

Learners will work with increasing independence, pursuing their own aims, interests and vision in their chosen area of specialisation, and broaden their understanding of the nature, role and practices of the designer in our community.

learners will further extend their skills and knowledge into the realm of inquiry, discovery and anticipation of emerging developments in their field.

Schedule
1.

CORE - Learners to complete all modules

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10856 Design Law and Protection 10 Module
10858 Design Theory, Culture and Communication II 50 Module
10857 Global Market Studies for Designers 20 Module
10854 Professional Graphic Design Practice 40 Module
10855 Typographic Design III 40 Module
10853 Visual Communication Design 60 Module
2.

MAJOR ELECTIVES - Learners to complete one Sub Group with a minimum of 220 hours

** Sub Group 1: Major elective - Packaging **

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10859 Packaging Design and Technologies 1 110 Module
10860 Packaging Design and Technologies 2 110 Module
3.

** Sub Group 2: Major elective - Publication Design

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10861 Publication Design 3 110 Module
10862 Publication Design 4 110 Module
4.

** Sub Group 3: Major elective - Advertising

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10863 Advertising 1 110 Module
10864 Advertising 2 110 Module
5.

** Sub Group 4: Major elective - Corporate Identity

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10865 Corporate Identity 1 110 Module
10866 Corporate Identity 2 110 Module
6.

** Sub Group 5: Major elective - Illustrative Design

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10867 Advanced Illustration 1 110 Module
10868 Advanced Illustration 2 110 Module
7.

** Sub Group 6: Major elective - Professional placement

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10870 Professional Placement 1 110 Module
10871 Professional Placement 2 110 Module
8.

** Minor electives - Learners to complete modules to a minimum value of 160 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10889 3d Modelling for Multimedia 60 Module
10879 Advertising Copywriting 30 Module
10852 Corporate Branding 60 Module
10877 Design for Advertising 90 Module
10882 Digital Illustration 60 Module
10885 Graphic User Interface Design 30 Module
10881 Illustrative Skills 60 Module
10890 Interactive Electronic Screen Design 60 Module
10848 Packaging Design 60 Module
10849 Packaging Technologies 60 Module
10851 Visual Identity 60 Module
10888 Web Page Design 30 Module
10886 Web Page Development for Multimedia 60 Module
9.

Tutorial Support

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
10883 Technical Tutorial Support 60 Module
10884 Tutorial Support 60 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
7601 8087 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
7296 52005 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of TAFE NSW, registered providers may obtain a license to deliver a NSW Crown Copyright course through VETAB (phone: (02) 9244 5335, fax: (02) 9244 5344).

2. The proponent for this course is the NSW TAFE Commission - Information Tech Arts and Media - Design Program Area - Contact: Program Manager (Design), Information Technology, Arts and Media Educational Services Division. Phone: (02) 9217 4293 fax (02) 9217 4044, or Curriculum Clearinghouse Officer (02) 9244 5073. This course has been accredited by TAFE NSW under Delegation from VETAB. It has been placed on the National Register as code 91009NSW.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the [CURRICULUM OFFICER TITLE, COLLEGE NAME AND ADDRESS], telephone (08) [CONTACT NUMBER].

4. This course was entered into STARS by Central TAFE on the 04/12/02.
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