Course description
Dive into the Exciting World of Graphic Design!
Study in secondary school and graduate with a full qualification.
This Vocational Educational and Training Delivery to Secondary Students (VDSS) course will equip you with the essential expertise and abilities to boost your employment opportunities and open doors to further education in the creative industries. Learn from seasoned professionals who will guide you through an array of creative techniques, including drawing skills and mastering the Adobe Creative Cloud—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro.
Unleash your creativity as you explore:
- Design fundamentals and innovative techniques.
- Digital illustration creation.
- Dynamic page layout and typography.
- Captivating digital photography and video editing.
- Vibrant colour application to bring your visual work to life.
Embrace the creative process with up to ten hours per week of self-paced study and evaluation exercises outside of class. The time commitment may vary based on your current knowledge and expertise.
Join us and turn your passion for graphic design into a fun and fulfilling career!
Gordon VCE / VCE VM Students
If you are studying your full VCE or VCE-VM program at The Gordon you can include a VETDSS course as part of your VCE program. Apply for a VETDSS course.
Important Information:
- Your entry requirements and assessments will differ as you will be studying your VCE with The Gordon.
- Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.
- This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification.
Possible career outcomes
- Entry-level employment in the graphic design industry
- Employment in small or large printing and design businesses
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply work health and safety practices | CUAWHS312 | 30 |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | CUADES302 | 60 |
| Explore the use of colour | CUADES301 | 50 |
| Follow a design process | CUADES201 | 50 |
| Produce creative work | CUAPPR311 | 45 |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas | CUAACD311 | 90 |
| Source and apply design industry knowledge | CUADES304 | 20 |
| Elective | Code | Hours |
| Capture photographic images | CUAPHI312 | 60 |
| Prepare files for print | CUAGRD311 | 60 |
| Prepare video assets | CUADIG311 | 30 |
| Produce and prepare photo images | CUADIG303 | 20 |
| Use typography techniques | CUAGRD312 | 60 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.68 | per hour | 575 | AUD $391.00 | AUD $4,920.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $3.40 | per hour | 575 | AUD $1,955.00 | AUD $4,920.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $12.50 | per hour | 575 | AUD $7,188.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resources | AUD $135.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Education Levy | AUD $86.25 | Charged at enrolment | |||
Further study options
- CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.