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Diploma of Graphic Design

Overview

The path to your dream job is laid out right here

Our diploma has been built in a way that gives you plenty of face-to-face time with expert teachers and many hours on the latest tools and software.

Understand the fundamentals of design and layout, image-making, typography, visual communication and digital design.

You will engage in collaborative studio-based learning, producing work in response to a client brief.  You’ll explore the studio environment including the different roles involved in larger projects, collaborative creativity, design strategy and project workflows.

To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with employability skills, introductory project management skills and scholarly techniques for higher education.

Upon completion you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards either the Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design).

SAE has implemented a remote flexible learning option for current and future students. The range of tools developed by SAE will not only allow students to collaborate online but also gain experience in remote working practices widely used within the creative industries.

 

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Graduate Roles may include

  • Entry-level graphic designer

  • Entry-level user experience designer
  • Entry-level typographer
  • Entry-level user interface designer

  • Entry-level digital designer

  

 

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Course

Your learning experience

SAE has implemented a remote flexible learning option for current and future students. The range of tools developed by SAE will not only allow students to collaborate online but also to gain experience in remote working practices widely used within the creative industries.

From day one you’ll start creating on the latest software and equipment, under the guidance of expert lectures. 

  • Study in a collaborative, studio-based environment.
  • Learn on industry-standard design software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
  • Learn as part of a small class.
  • Learn from lecturers with extensive design experience and industry connections.
  • Apply industry-standard project methodologies throughout your studies

Diploma of Graphic Design

The Diploma of Graphic Design has a strong practical focus, underpinned by key theoretical components. The course content is informed by our strong links to industry and our 40-year history in designing and teaching creative media courses.

To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with skills across:

  • Employability skills specific to creative media.  
  • Communication, including how to communicate specialist technical and creative ideas and perspectives in the graphic design discipline to others.
  • Introductory project management and different project management methodologies
  • Teamwork and collaboration in the context of creative media.
  • Scholarly techniques for higher education.

Stages of Design HE Diploma

Upon completion you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards the Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design).

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You will learn

During your course you will gain an introduction to:

  • Creative thinking
  • Print design
  • Digital design
  • Visual communication
  • Digital illustration
  • Typography
  • User-centred design
  • Motion graphics

SAE Institute Australia Fees and Financing

 

Careers

Graduate Outcomes

  • Entry-level Graphic Designer
  • Entry-level digital designer
  • Entry-level Typographer
  • Graphic design production assistant
  • Entry-level Digital Illustrator
  • Entry-level user experience designer
  • Entry-level User interface designer

Modules

Diploma of Graphic Design
VIEW MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Trimester 1
Scholarly Perspectives on DesignPrinciples of DesignFundamentals of Image MakingDesign Processes and Production
Trimester 2
User Centred DesignDesign ProductionContemporary Industrial Practices
  • Discipline Specialisation Unit
  • Multi Discipline Unit
VIEW MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Trimester 1
Scholarly Perspectives on Design
Principles of Design
Fundamentals of Image Making
Design Processes and Production
Trimester 2
User Centred Design
Design Production
Contemporary Industrial Practices
  • Discipline Specialisation Unit
  • Multi Discipline Unit

Key Info

  • DURATION(S):

    2 Trimesters

  • INTAKES:

    Feb 2021

    May 2021

    Sep 2021

  • NEXT INTAKE:

    Enrol By: 26 Feb 2021

    Trimester Start: 08 Feb 2021

    Trimester End: 07 May 2021

  • COURSE TYPE:

    Diploma

Entry requirements

Applicants for Diploma courses must satisfy one of the following minimum entry criteria:

  • Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) or equivalent, OR
  • Completion of a certificate IV level qualification issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), OR
  • Experience Based Entry for applicants who do not meet the requirements above. 'Enquire Now' or call 1800 723 338 directly for more information.

Under section 6.8 of the Student Progression, Exclusion and Graduation Policy, SAE reserves the right to apply conditional enrollments to students who apply to SAE via alternative entry. The Academic Coordinator will determine an appropriate set of support mechanisms for each student, based on individual experience and merit.

Fees and Payments

Fees: view our current Fee Schedule for information on SAE course fees.

Payment options: Fee-Help, or upfront trimester instalments.

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