Course description
This course will provide you with the core knowledge and skills needed to increase your employment opportunities and future educational options in the graphics industry. Teachers with professional experience will teach you various drawing skills and the Adobe suite of products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and Premiere Pro.
You will study design, how to produce manual and digital illustrations, page layout and typography, digital photography, video editing, and how to apply colour to visual work throughout the course.
Information sessions
5:00pm
Online
Online
Students must complete up to ten hours per week of self-paced study and evaluation exercises outside class. This will differ according to the student's level of knowledge and expertise.
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
How to apply
- Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 February Online |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Night | Part Time Online, Tuesday Evenings 6 pm - 9 pm | Apply |
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:
- Hands-on work
- Written assignments
- Team projects
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.68 | per hour | 610 | AUD $415.00 | AUD $4,920.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $3.40 | per hour | 610 | AUD $2,074.00 | AUD $4,920.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $12.50 | per hour | 610 | AUD $7,625.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Levy | AUD $91.50 | Charged at enrolment | |||
Further study options
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.