Graphic Designer Courses
A Graphic Designer creates visual materials for organisations or clients using design software, collaborating on aspects like colours and layout while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
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How do I become a Graphic Designer
Get qualified to work as a Graphic Designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CUA50720
Duration
12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online
Become a professional graphic designer and gain advanced design and visual representation skills with the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design. Studying online and in the classroom you will be researching visual communication history and theory — as well as learning how to create and manipulate graphics, plus produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications. Graduate with a professional body of creative work to present to prospective employers or clients.
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12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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CUA40720
Duration
6 months - 14 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The CUA40720 Certificate IV in Design will teach you the fundamentals of good design and prepare yourself for a whole range of creative careers. Over 12-18 months of study you will develop your critical and creative thinking skills, integrate colour theory and design processes, and realise a creative project. The course also covers: creative collaborations, 2D and 3D modelling, graphic design. Graduate with a portfolio of work ready to present to employers or clients. Enquire now for the full list of stud...
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Duration
6 months - 14 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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CUA60320
The CUA60320 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration) equips individuals with advanced graphic design skills, specialising in illustration. It prepares graduates for careers as illustrators or designers, combining technical, creative, and conceptual skills to develop designs that meet client needs and address various visual communication challenges. Practitioners apply design theory, analyse information from diverse sources, and may work across print and digital media. Career paths include roles ...
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CUA30720
Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals will boost your career in photography, graphic design, and desktop publishing. Over 6 months you will learn the fundamentals of colour, drawing, digital imagery and the production of 2D and 3D images — graduating with a nationally recognised qualification and ready to work in a photography or design role. Enquire now to discuss your study options.
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6 months - 24 months
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How much does a Graphic Designer earn?
In Australia, a full time Graphic Designer generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Graphic Designer?
The number of people working as a Graphic Designer has remained stable in recent years. There are currently 26,100 people in this role in Australia compared to 25,500 five years ago. Graphic Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Graphic Designer?
To become a Graphic Designer, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Graphic Design. This course covers creating and manipulating graphics and producing graphic designs for 2D and 3D applications. If you want to take your studies further you could also consider an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design which looks at graphic design software, working with design briefs and preparing project work.
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A Graphic Designer creates visual material for use by their organisation or for outside clients. You’ll use a range of design software to prepare work to be used in printed form or online. Graphic Designers liaise with clients on colours, text, images and layout and will prepare materials according to a design brief. You might tailor your work for a particular audience or for the general public.
To be a Graphic Designer you’ll need to be highly creative and have excellent attention to detail. It’s important that you can follow directions and communicate well with clients and team members. You’ll often be working to a deadline so time management is crucial. Graphic Designers need to be organised because they’ll usually be working on several projects at one time.
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