ObjectivesThis course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the graphic design industry.
Entry requirementsYou will need to have successfully completed Year 12 (VCE or its equivalent) or be a mature age entrant. Other Entry Requirements Entry is based on an interview, assessment of personal and visual communication skills, and presentation of a quality folio that communicates originality, competence and effectiveness. Examples for your folio may include typography, layout, 2D and 3D design and packaging.
Academic titleDiploma of Arts (Graphic Arts)
Course descriptionThis course aims to develop a broad awareness and understanding of the graphic design industry by providing skills and competencies in the following:
* Design principles and elements
* Electronic design
* Computer aided design
* Drawing
* Life drawing
* Design process
* Typography
* Technical illustration
* Reprographics
* Finished art
Where • Bendigo (City Campus)
Selection Process
• Individual Interview
• Assessment of Folio
• Assessment of Application (VTAC)
Up Coming Courses
Campus Start Date End Date Attendance Mode
City Campus 13.02.2008 28.11.2008 Full Time
City Campus 13.02.2008 28.11.2008 Full Time
Employment Opportunities
On successfully completing this course you will be able to pursue a career as a graphic design assistant in a design studio, printing company or other private/public company, or you may decide to work as a freelance or self-employed designer or apply for further study at university level.
Further Study Options
Further study opportunities are available both at TAFE and university level.
Assessment You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
NCS007 Presenting Information
VBS633 Drawing For Illustration
VBS634 Printmaking
VBS635 Occupational Health And Safety
VBS636 Business Practice
VBS637 Focus On Industry
VBS638 Design Principles And Elements
VBS639 Contemporary Art And/Or Design
VBS640 Computer Aided Design
VBS641 Drawing
VBS642 Life Drawing
VBS643 Photography
VBS688 Electronic Design Level 1
VBS744 Design Process Level 1
VBS746 Reprographics And Prepress Level 1
VBS747 Reprographics And Prepress Level 2
VBS748 Finished Art Level 1
VBS749 Finished Art Level 2
VBS750 Finished Art Level 3
VBS752 Technical Colour Applications
VBS753 Technical Illustration
VBS754 Commercial Product Illustration
VBS755 Typography Level 1
VBS756 Typography Level 2
VBS757 Extended Practical Placement
VBS810 Materials Technology
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.