Subjects

Total number of units = 19

9 core units plus

10 elective units of which:

6 units must be selected from the electives listed below

4 units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Core units

add topic BSBDES403 Develop and extend design skills and practice

add topic CUAACD501 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools

add topic CUAGRD501 Research visual communication history and theory

add topic CUAGRD502 Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications

add topic CUAGRD503 Produce typographic design solutions

add topic CUAGRD504 Create and manipulate graphics

add topic CUAGRD505 Design and manipulate complex layouts

add topic CUAGRD506 Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs

add topic CUAPPR503 Present a body of own creative work

Elective units

add topic BSBADV509 Create mass print media advertisements

add topic BSBADV510 Create mass electronic media advertisements

add topic BSBCMM401 Make a presentation

add topic BSBCRT301 Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

add topic BSBCRT401 Articulate, present and debate ideas

add topic BSBCRT402 Collaborate in a creative process

add topic BSBCRT501 Originate and develop concepts

add topic BSBDES402 Interpret and respond to a design brief

add topic BSBDES501 Implement design solutions

add topic BSBDES502 Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief

add topic BSBEBU502 Implement e-business solutions

add topic BSBIPR401 Use and respect copyright

add topic BSBIPR404 Protect and use innovative designs

add topic BSBIPR405 Protect and use intangible assets in small business

add topic BSBMKG418 Develop and apply knowledge of marketing communication industry

add topic BSBMKG421 Optimise digital media impact

add topic BSBMKG524 Design effective user experiences

add topic BSBMKG530 Create distributed multiplatform digital advertisements

add topic BSBPMG522 Undertake project work

add topic BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace

add topic BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development

add topic BSBWRT401 Write complex documents

add topic BSBWRT501 Write persuasive copy

add topic CUAACD502 Create observational drawings

add topic CUAACD503 Select and refine a specialised drawing technique

add topic CUAACD504 Research and apply light and colour

add topic CUAACD506 Refine 2-D design ideas and processes

add topic CUAACD507 Refine 3-D design ideas and processes

add topic CUAACD512 Work with photomedia in creative practice

add topic CUADIG304 Create visual design components

add topic CUADIG401 Author interactive media

add topic CUADIG403 Create user interfaces

add topic CUADIG501 Coordinate the testing of interactive media products

add topic CUADIG502 Design digital applications

add topic CUADIG503 Design e-learning resources

add topic CUADIG506 Design interaction

add topic CUADIG507 Design digital simulations

add topic CUADIG509 Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art

add topic CUAILL401 Develop and refine illustrative work

add topic CUAILL501 Develop professional illustrations

add topic CUAIND401 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields

add topic CUAIND402 Provide freelance services

add topic CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge

add topic CUAPHI501 Apply visual communication theories to photo imaging practice

add topic CUAPHI513 Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace

add topic CUAPHI514 Prepare digital images for pre-press processing

add topic CUAPOS402 Manage media assets

add topic CUAPPR501 Realise a body of creative work

add topic CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice

add topic CUAPPR504 Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice

add topic CUASOU304 Prepare audio assets

add topic ICPPRN384 Set up and produce basic digital print

add topic ICPPRN496 * Set up and produce complex digital print

add topic ICPPRP422 Digitise complex images for reproduction

add topic ICPPRP430 Manage colour

add topic ICPPRP435 Generate complex imposition

add topic ICPPRP484 Set up and operate automated workflow

add topic ICTWEB501 Build a dynamic website

add topic SITXICT401 Build and launch a small business website

*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:

Unit in this qualification

Prerequisite unit

add topic ICPPRN496 Set up and produce complex digital print

add topic ICPPRN384 Set up and produce basic digital print


Entry Requirements

To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence of their technical skills and ability to:

produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges

produce typography that supports the overall design solution

use graphic design industry software

Skills may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.