Course Overview
#### Overview
Start your career in the graphic design or printing industry. No previous experience is required, just a keen interest and a creative mind! You will develop the foundation skills you need to work as an assistant or junior graphic designer. You’ll gain creative and practical skills in the areas of graphic design, advertising, packaging, printing, sign writing, and electronic media. This course has a particular focus on print production whilst covering the design essentials.
#### Delivery Methods
- Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
#### Locations
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
#### When You Can Enrol
- On-campus/blended - February 2023 intake: Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
- For apprenticeship information please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) which is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.
#### Duration
12 months. Apprenticeship: Employer-based, 12-24 months depending on agreement with employer
#### Schedule
- On campus: 2023 course intake commencing Wednesday 8 February (2 days per week, Wednesdays and Thursdays) 9am-4pm.
- Apprenticeship: Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your apprenticeship.
#### Requirements
You may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience; however we recommend that you have completed Year 10 as a minimum. A pre-training interview is required prior to course entry.
#### Other Information
On-campus workshops are compulsory, and are highly recommended to validate your online learning. You will be advised of the dates for these workshops upon enrolment.
Learning Outcomes
#### Skills developed
- Typography, layout and design
- Production, manipulation and processing of digital images
- Drawing techniques
- Preparation of text and graphic files for print processing
#### Compulsory Units
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ICPKNW3220 Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry
ICPSUP2160 Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment
ICPSUP2600 Maintain a safe work environment
ICPSUP2620 Communicate in the workplace
CUAACD201 Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
CUAGRD302 Use typography techniques
ICPPRN284 Use colour management systems
ICPPRP224 Produce pages using a page layout application
ICPDMT3220 Edit digital images
ICPPRP2110 Develop basic design concepts
ICPPRP2210 Select and apply type
ICPPRP2250 Produce graphics using graphics applications
ICPPRP2520 Output images
ICPPRP3240 Create pages using page layout applications
ICPDMT3210 Capture digital images
ICPPRN3890 Manage digital files
ICPPRP3110 Develop detailed design concepts
ICPPRP3250 Create graphics using graphics applications
ICPPRP3850 Operate databases for digital printing
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation
#### Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification
Fees Information
#### Fees
Government Funded $4,122.50 (Tuition $4,122.50, Materials $0.00)
Concession $824.50 (Tuition $824.50, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $6,790.00 (Tuition $6,790.00, Materials $0.00)
Pathways & Careers
#### Careers
- Desktop publisher
- Assistant graphic artist
- Publications and communications assistant
#### Pathways
At the completion of this qualification students may choose to apply for further studies with the Certificate IV in Design
[Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE »](/to-wodonga-tafe-and-beyond)
Next Steps
#### How to apply
Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
- Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot assessment to complete a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment online. Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete an LLN assessment to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.
- Please allow one hour to complete the LLN Robot assessment. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the assessment.
- Your LLN Assessment will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.
- If you are unable to access the LLN Robot link please contact our Customer Experience team as soon as possible.
- Note: Completion of the LLN Robot Assessment does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.
For apprenticeship information please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) which is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.
Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.