Course Level
Associate Degree
CRICOS
078839G
Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Become a graphic designer with this Associate Degree. Graphic designers are visual problem solvers with highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills and knowledge in visual communication. You may specialise in a number of fields including corporate identity, book and magazine layout, advertising, branding, packaging, web design, way-finding and exhibition design. This degree combines communication, design, technology and business. It will provide you with strong skills in finished art and design concept development, as well as in-depth knowledge of the design process. The rigorous research and learning experiences will challenge you to develop a deeper level of critical thinking enabling you to create high level and innovative design solutions and concepts.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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Brunswick | Full-time - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
192 credit points
Subjects
- Graphic design
Entry requirements
- You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Recognition
Students are able to join these organisation as a student member while studying, Australian Graphic Design Association AGDA Design Institute of Australia (DIA) (Eligibility for full membership is based on a points system). Graduates can apply for associate membership and full membership once they have obtained their professional experience.
Study Pathways
Students can continue further studies after graduating, and gain exemptions in the following programs: Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) and Bachelor of Design (Communication Design). Eligible graduates of RMIT's Certificate IV in Design who achieve a minimum overall grade of Competency with Distinction (CDI) will be given automatic entry into first semester, first year only of the Associate degree program. Graduates of the following program/s may be eligible to apply for exemptions: Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design.
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