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Course Description

Combining the entry-level Graphic Design Essentials with the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design, the Pathway covers everything you need to step straight into the professional design industry when you graduate. 

Open Colleges will be migrating to a new learning management system (LMS) for this course by early 2023.  Students will be moved into the new LMS, and this will have no impact on a student’s studies.  Further details will be shared closer to the time.

  • The course is designed for those with no experience, but who have a passion for design and want to launch a career as a Graphic Designer. 
  • The CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design trains you in all aspects of graphic design, which you will need to step into a role as a Junior Graphic or Digital Designer, Freelance Designer or Content Developer. 
  • Learn how to combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. 
  • It is designed to get you job-ready, so all assessments are created with a real-world focus to get you used to dealing with different types of design briefs and graphic design roles, which you will face when you graduate. 
  • During the course, you will develop a portfolio of work which showcases your skills, ideas, and creativity, as well as your ability to meet client briefs. You can use this portfolio when approaching potential employers and clients. 

During your studies, you will learn: 

  • Design fundamentals, such as, typography, colour, visual communication and manipulation of graphics and layouts 
  • How to master drawing and illustration, as well as print and packaging 
  • How to understand and interpret branding and identity 
  • How to understand and work with a client design brief 
  • How to work in digital design 
  • Creation of multiplatform assessments 
  • Key skills around developing your own professional design practice, setting you up to work effectively as a freelancer, or in an agency environment 

Practitioners may work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Graphic Designer, and related roles such as Studio Manager. It may also provide pathways to other related roles in graphic design and associated industries.  

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.

Potential career outcomes

  • Assistant Web/Digital Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Graphic Operator
  • Junior Graphic Designer
  • Junior Mac Operator
  • Package Designer

Course Details

Course number E1414
Qualification name Graphic Design Pathway Program
Course duration Self paced - maximum of 27 months
Delivery Method Online
Recognition Nationally Recognised Nationally Recognised Training
Assessments Multiple choice Quiz, Projects, Role plays, Video, Written assignments
Awarded by Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Mandatory Local Entry Requirements 

Students need to be able to demonstrate and/or provide evidence of their graphic design skills and ability. Students need to be able to: 

  • Produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges 
  • Produce typography that supports the overall design solution 
  • Use graphic design software 

Successful completion of D0121 Graphic Design Essentials will provide you with the knowledge and skills to meet this entry requirement. 

If you already have knowledge and skills (from working or prior education) then you may be eligible to enrol directly in CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design and you should speak with an Enrolment Consultant about the direct entry requirements.  

Recommended Local Entry Requirements 

  • Are 18 years old (students under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to enrol) 
  • Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms design terms, learn complex design task in an online self-paced environment, and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher 
  • Access to a modern computer with high-speed internet 
  • Access to Microsoft Office or equivalent 

To successfully complete this course, students will require the following basic computing skills on enrolment. This includes: 

  • Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign 
  • Creating, saving and editing Microsoft Office documents 
  • Accessing and searching the internet 
  • Downloading and saving documents from websites 
  • Uploading documents through websites/Cloud computing 
  • Understanding of participating in online discussions 
  • Attach and use peripheral devices such as scanners, digital cameras, media storage (e.g., flash drive for design storage). 
  • Saving a compressed file (.zip) 
  • Saving a PDF File and multipage PDF’s 
  • Connecting digital cameras and downloading and storing images 
  • Connecting digital video devices and downloading and storing videos 
  • Compressing image audio and video files 

It is also highly desirable that entrants have: 

  • Familiarity with Internet searches 
  • Experience with social media platforms 
  • Basic experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software 

It is recommended that a student achieves the following ACSF levels to successfully complete this course and be able to learn effectively in a self-paced online environment:  

  • Learning,– Level 4 
  • Reading, writing, oral communication & numeracy – Level 3 

If the student is still concerned about whether they have the skills to complete the course, they will be referred to Admissions as part of the enrolment process to complete a formal LLN assessment through BKSB. If the student does not achieve the recommended ACSF levels, their application will be sent to the Education Manager to determine if Open Colleges has the required level of support services available to support the needs of the student. In some cases, the student may be referred to an external provider such as their local TAFE to complete additional foundation skills training before being enrolled into the course. 

Minimum age

You will need to be at least 18 years old.

Equipment and tools

This course requires you to have access to a specific tools, equipment, and resources.   

Software Requirement (This is Mandatory Material) 

This course requires the use of design industry software.  

You will need access to the Adobe Creative Suite, which can be purchased on subscription through the Adobe Creative Cloud (ACC).  

The ACC subscription is not included in the course fee. Student subscriptions are available at a reduced price.  

Refer to the Adobe website for current pricing.  

IT Requirements 

It is recommended that students have the following hardware and additional software:

Operating System 

  • Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 10 recommended) 
  • Mac OS 10.11 (El Capitan) or higher

Note: (Microsoft Office 365 can only guarantee support on the current release of Mac OS, plus two previous versions. Older versions may work but may have issues) 

Processor: 2 GHz or faster, 2-core 

Memory: 8GB of RAM or higher z916GB recommended) 

Hard Drive Space: 2 GB free disk space 

Browser: Chrome is the preferred browser for students 

Software 

  • Acrobat Reader 
  • Microsoft Office 2017 or later (including MS Office 365).  Note: if using an equivalent office software (such as Open Office or Apple Pages etc), ensure that documents can be formatted correctly and exported to common file formats 
  • Audio recording Software (Voice recorder app, Garageband, or Audacity) 
  • Video editing software (iMovie, Video Editor app) 
  • File compression software 

Internet Connection 

DSL, Cable, or Satellite with at least 2mbps upload speed 

Note: it is strongly recommended that you have access to the Internet from home. Expecting to access your course from your work internet or a public network like a library or coffee shop may be impractical due to your average weekly study hours. 

Printer/Scanner: Access to printing/scanning devices or facilities may be required for certain course activities 

Peripherals 

  • 1280 x 800 display (1280 x 1024 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB of V RAM 
  • Speakers or headset for audio playback 
  • Microphone for audio recording 
  • Webcam or equivalent (such as a smartphone with video recording capability) 
  • External hard drive for back up of 1T or above 

E-Mail Capability 

Access to e-mail through an e-mail program or web-based e-mail system (e.g., Gmail, Hotmail, Mail for Android or Mail for iOS apps) 

Access to others 

Students will need to work with one or two other people to participate in video or audio roleplays. It is the responsibility of the student to find their own suitable role-play participants. 

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.

Subjects

You will complete the Graphic Design Essentials short course first, and then progress to the Diploma of Graphic Design.  You will not get access to the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design until you have completed Graphic Design Essentials. 

Graphic Design Essentials 

  • Elements and principles of design 
  • Colour theory 
  • Typography 
  • The design process 
  • The design brief 
  • Digital Design - Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign 

NB: The Graphic Design Essentials section of the Graphic Design Pathway Program is non-accredited training.

CUA50720 ​Diploma of Graphic Design 

Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.

Module 1

  • Research type as visual communication
  • Analyse design needs
  • Develop ideas for typographic solutions
  • Manipulate and integrate type
  • Integrate type within the overall design
  • Evaluate typographic design solutions

Module 2

  • Analyse design needs 
  • Develop and refine ideas for graphics 
  • Create graphic objects 
  • Finalise technical aspects of graphics work 
  • Evaluate graphics work 

Module 3

  • Research information on colour theory and design processes
  • Communicate ideas through the application of colour and design theory
  • Evaluate design work

Module 4

  • Select focus for research
  • Conduct critical analysis
  • Present ideas about visual communication history and theory
  • Develop own practice from research

Module 5

  • Evaluate the role of drawing in professional practice 
  • Support and develop practice through experimentation with drawing and visual representation 
  • Assess individual approach to the use of drawing 

Module 6

  • Interpret briefs for illustrative work
  • Organise resources
  • Test design approaches for illustrative work
  • Produce finished illustrative work

Module 7

  • Interpret creative briefs 
  • Evaluate potential approaches to branding and identity 
  • Generate and assess ideas 
  • Develop designs to support branding and identity 
  • Finalise designs 
  • Evaluate design work and process 

Module 8

  • Analyse design needs 
  • Develop and refine layout ideas 
  • Create and manipulate layouts 
  • Evaluate design work 
  • Finalise technical aspects 

Module 9

  •  Interpret briefs for 2-D and 3-D work
  • Collaborate and liaise with others
  • Develop and present ideas for 2-D and 3-D work
  • Plan and organise the production of work
  • Realise 2-D and 3-D designs
  • Finalise artwork
  • Evaluate own work

Module 10

  • Plan for pre-press processing 
  • Prepare files for pre-press processing 
  • Wrap up and review print preparation 

Module 11

  • Establish design requirements 
  • Develop and refine design brief 
  • Negotiate terms and conditions 

Module 12

  • Identify requirements for multiplatform advertising  
  • Develop multiplatform advertisement 
  • Review multiplatform advertisement 

Module 13

  • Explore the potential of photomedia in own work 
  • Experiment with photomedia  
  • Create and present finished photomedia work 
  • Evaluate work 

Module 14

  • Research digital technologies 
  • Select digital technologies for in-depth exploration 
  • Integrate technologies into own work 
  • Manage digital technologies in professional practice 

Module 15

  • Identify project requirements 
  • Generate ideas for interactions 
  • Draft interaction design specifications 
  • Finalise interaction designs 

Module 16

  • Promote self to potential clients
  • Negotiate work arrangements
  • Manage financial and business aspects of service
  • Undertake strategic planning

Module 17

  • Develop an industry focus for design practice 
  • Address key legal and safety requirements for graphic design practice 
  • Research and evaluate graphic design trends 
  • Develop skills to meet trends 
  • Develop own response to changing trends and technologies 

Module 18

  • Acquire and develop technical skills 
  • Develop conceptual skills and ideas 
  • Develop own voice 
  • Evaluate own work 
  • Research work opportunities 

Module 19

  • Evaluate and select presentation ideas 
  • Plan presentation  
  • Create presentation 
  • Deliver and evaluate presentation 

Payment Options

Pay in Full

You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).

Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo

You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan.  When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).

Payment Plan

You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.

BPAY®

With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more. 

BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.

Trainers

Faridul Islam

MD Faridul Islam is the trainer and assessor of Digital Design and Graphic Design. He has been teaching at Open Colleges since April 2018. MD has more than 10 years’ experience in the design industry, including seven years of teaching design in VET. MD has obtained several qualifications from a range of design courses, including; Masters in Digital Design, Graduate Certificate in Design, CIV in Graphic Design, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Screen, and Media and Diploma of Multimedia.

MD has solid industry experience in graphic and digital technology-based designs. His areas of expertise are – logo design, illustration, web design, 3D design, UI/UX, branding and identity, digital design including game development. As a designer, MD believes there is no end of learning. Design is his passion. As a trainer, he learns every day and loves to share his skills among keen design cohorts.

Become an Open Colleges student

Course at a Glance

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Career Outcomes

  • checkAssistant Web/Digital Designer
  • checkGraphic Designer
  • checkGraphic Operator
  • checkJunior Graphic Designer
  • checkJunior Mac Operator
  • checkPackage Designer
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Delivery Method

Online

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Payment

Flexible payment options available

Recognition

Nationally recognised

Nationally Recognised Training

Why study with us?

  • Study at your pace
  • Flexible payment options
  • Nationally recognised accreditation
  • World-class learning platform

Course at a Glance

icon for career outcomes

Career Outcomes

  • checkAssistant Web/Digital Designer
  • checkGraphic Designer
  • checkGraphic Operator
  • checkJunior Graphic Designer
  • checkJunior Mac Operator
  • checkPackage Designer
computer

Delivery Method

Online

credit_score

Payment

Flexible payment options available

Recognition

Nationally recognised

Nationally Recognised Training

Become an Open Colleges student

Combining the entry-level Graphic Design Essentials with the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design, the Pathway covers everything you need to step straight into the professional design industry when you graduate. 

Open Colleges will be migrating to a new learning management system (LMS) for this course by early 2023.  Students will be moved into the new LMS, and this will have no impact on a student’s studies.  Further details will be shared closer to the time.

  • The course is designed for those with no experience, but who have a passion for design and want to launch a career as a Graphic Designer. 
  • The CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design trains you in all aspects of graphic design, which you will need to step into a role as a Junior Graphic or Digital Designer, Freelance Designer or Content Developer. 
  • Learn how to combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. 
  • It is designed to get you job-ready, so all assessments are created with a real-world focus to get you used to dealing with different types of design briefs and graphic design roles, which you will face when you graduate. 
  • During the course, you will develop a portfolio of work which showcases your skills, ideas, and creativity, as well as your ability to meet client briefs. You can use this portfolio when approaching potential employers and clients. 

During your studies, you will learn: 

  • Design fundamentals, such as, typography, colour, visual communication and manipulation of graphics and layouts 
  • How to master drawing and illustration, as well as print and packaging 
  • How to understand and interpret branding and identity 
  • How to understand and work with a client design brief 
  • How to work in digital design 
  • Creation of multiplatform assessments 
  • Key skills around developing your own professional design practice, setting you up to work effectively as a freelancer, or in an agency environment 

Practitioners may work in many different commercial and community contexts across both print and digital media. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Graphic Designer, and related roles such as Studio Manager. It may also provide pathways to other related roles in graphic design and associated industries.  

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.

Potential career outcomes

  • Assistant Web/Digital Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Graphic Operator
  • Junior Graphic Designer
  • Junior Mac Operator
  • Package Designer
Course number E1414
Qualification name Graphic Design Pathway Program
Course duration Self paced - maximum of 27 months
Delivery Method Online
Recognition Nationally Recognised Nationally Recognised Training
Assessments Multiple choice Quiz, Projects, Role plays, Video, Written assignments
Awarded by Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796)

Entry Requirements

Mandatory Local Entry Requirements 

Students need to be able to demonstrate and/or provide evidence of their graphic design skills and ability. Students need to be able to: 

  • Produce multiple examples of graphic design work that respond effectively to different design challenges 
  • Produce typography that supports the overall design solution 
  • Use graphic design software 

Successful completion of D0121 Graphic Design Essentials will provide you with the knowledge and skills to meet this entry requirement. 

If you already have knowledge and skills (from working or prior education) then you may be eligible to enrol directly in CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design and you should speak with an Enrolment Consultant about the direct entry requirements.  

Recommended Local Entry Requirements 

  • Are 18 years old (students under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to enrol) 
  • Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms design terms, learn complex design task in an online self-paced environment, and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher 
  • Access to a modern computer with high-speed internet 
  • Access to Microsoft Office or equivalent 

To successfully complete this course, students will require the following basic computing skills on enrolment. This includes: 

  • Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign 
  • Creating, saving and editing Microsoft Office documents 
  • Accessing and searching the internet 
  • Downloading and saving documents from websites 
  • Uploading documents through websites/Cloud computing 
  • Understanding of participating in online discussions 
  • Attach and use peripheral devices such as scanners, digital cameras, media storage (e.g., flash drive for design storage). 
  • Saving a compressed file (.zip) 
  • Saving a PDF File and multipage PDF’s 
  • Connecting digital cameras and downloading and storing images 
  • Connecting digital video devices and downloading and storing videos 
  • Compressing image audio and video files 

It is also highly desirable that entrants have: 

  • Familiarity with Internet searches 
  • Experience with social media platforms 
  • Basic experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software 

It is recommended that a student achieves the following ACSF levels to successfully complete this course and be able to learn effectively in a self-paced online environment:  

  • Learning,– Level 4 
  • Reading, writing, oral communication & numeracy – Level 3 

If the student is still concerned about whether they have the skills to complete the course, they will be referred to Admissions as part of the enrolment process to complete a formal LLN assessment through BKSB. If the student does not achieve the recommended ACSF levels, their application will be sent to the Education Manager to determine if Open Colleges has the required level of support services available to support the needs of the student. In some cases, the student may be referred to an external provider such as their local TAFE to complete additional foundation skills training before being enrolled into the course. 

Minimum age

You will need to be at least 18 years old.

Equipment and tools

This course requires you to have access to a specific tools, equipment, and resources.   

Software Requirement (This is Mandatory Material) 

This course requires the use of design industry software.  

You will need access to the Adobe Creative Suite, which can be purchased on subscription through the Adobe Creative Cloud (ACC).  

The ACC subscription is not included in the course fee. Student subscriptions are available at a reduced price.  

Refer to the Adobe website for current pricing.  

IT Requirements 

It is recommended that students have the following hardware and additional software:

Operating System 

  • Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 10 recommended) 
  • Mac OS 10.11 (El Capitan) or higher

Note: (Microsoft Office 365 can only guarantee support on the current release of Mac OS, plus two previous versions. Older versions may work but may have issues) 

Processor: 2 GHz or faster, 2-core 

Memory: 8GB of RAM or higher z916GB recommended) 

Hard Drive Space: 2 GB free disk space 

Browser: Chrome is the preferred browser for students 

Software 

  • Acrobat Reader 
  • Microsoft Office 2017 or later (including MS Office 365).  Note: if using an equivalent office software (such as Open Office or Apple Pages etc), ensure that documents can be formatted correctly and exported to common file formats 
  • Audio recording Software (Voice recorder app, Garageband, or Audacity) 
  • Video editing software (iMovie, Video Editor app) 
  • File compression software 

Internet Connection 

DSL, Cable, or Satellite with at least 2mbps upload speed 

Note: it is strongly recommended that you have access to the Internet from home. Expecting to access your course from your work internet or a public network like a library or coffee shop may be impractical due to your average weekly study hours. 

Printer/Scanner: Access to printing/scanning devices or facilities may be required for certain course activities 

Peripherals 

  • 1280 x 800 display (1280 x 1024 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB of V RAM 
  • Speakers or headset for audio playback 
  • Microphone for audio recording 
  • Webcam or equivalent (such as a smartphone with video recording capability) 
  • External hard drive for back up of 1T or above 

E-Mail Capability 

Access to e-mail through an e-mail program or web-based e-mail system (e.g., Gmail, Hotmail, Mail for Android or Mail for iOS apps) 

Access to others 

Students will need to work with one or two other people to participate in video or audio roleplays. It is the responsibility of the student to find their own suitable role-play participants. 

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.

You will complete the Graphic Design Essentials short course first, and then progress to the Diploma of Graphic Design.  You will not get access to the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design until you have completed Graphic Design Essentials. 

Graphic Design Essentials 

  • Elements and principles of design 
  • Colour theory 
  • Typography 
  • The design process 
  • The design brief 
  • Digital Design - Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign 

NB: The Graphic Design Essentials section of the Graphic Design Pathway Program is non-accredited training.

CUA50720 ​Diploma of Graphic Design 

Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.

Module 1

  • Research type as visual communication
  • Analyse design needs
  • Develop ideas for typographic solutions
  • Manipulate and integrate type
  • Integrate type within the overall design
  • Evaluate typographic design solutions

Module 2

  • Analyse design needs 
  • Develop and refine ideas for graphics 
  • Create graphic objects 
  • Finalise technical aspects of graphics work 
  • Evaluate graphics work 

Module 3

  • Research information on colour theory and design processes
  • Communicate ideas through the application of colour and design theory
  • Evaluate design work

Module 4

  • Select focus for research
  • Conduct critical analysis
  • Present ideas about visual communication history and theory
  • Develop own practice from research

Module 5

  • Evaluate the role of drawing in professional practice 
  • Support and develop practice through experimentation with drawing and visual representation 
  • Assess individual approach to the use of drawing 

Module 6

  • Interpret briefs for illustrative work
  • Organise resources
  • Test design approaches for illustrative work
  • Produce finished illustrative work

Module 7

  • Interpret creative briefs 
  • Evaluate potential approaches to branding and identity 
  • Generate and assess ideas 
  • Develop designs to support branding and identity 
  • Finalise designs 
  • Evaluate design work and process 

Module 8

  • Analyse design needs 
  • Develop and refine layout ideas 
  • Create and manipulate layouts 
  • Evaluate design work 
  • Finalise technical aspects 

Module 9

  •  Interpret briefs for 2-D and 3-D work
  • Collaborate and liaise with others
  • Develop and present ideas for 2-D and 3-D work
  • Plan and organise the production of work
  • Realise 2-D and 3-D designs
  • Finalise artwork
  • Evaluate own work

Module 10

  • Plan for pre-press processing 
  • Prepare files for pre-press processing 
  • Wrap up and review print preparation 

Module 11

  • Establish design requirements 
  • Develop and refine design brief 
  • Negotiate terms and conditions 

Module 12

  • Identify requirements for multiplatform advertising  
  • Develop multiplatform advertisement 
  • Review multiplatform advertisement 

Module 13

  • Explore the potential of photomedia in own work 
  • Experiment with photomedia  
  • Create and present finished photomedia work 
  • Evaluate work 

Module 14

  • Research digital technologies 
  • Select digital technologies for in-depth exploration 
  • Integrate technologies into own work 
  • Manage digital technologies in professional practice 

Module 15

  • Identify project requirements 
  • Generate ideas for interactions 
  • Draft interaction design specifications 
  • Finalise interaction designs 

Module 16

  • Promote self to potential clients
  • Negotiate work arrangements
  • Manage financial and business aspects of service
  • Undertake strategic planning

Module 17

  • Develop an industry focus for design practice 
  • Address key legal and safety requirements for graphic design practice 
  • Research and evaluate graphic design trends 
  • Develop skills to meet trends 
  • Develop own response to changing trends and technologies 

Module 18

  • Acquire and develop technical skills 
  • Develop conceptual skills and ideas 
  • Develop own voice 
  • Evaluate own work 
  • Research work opportunities 

Module 19

  • Evaluate and select presentation ideas 
  • Plan presentation  
  • Create presentation 
  • Deliver and evaluate presentation 

Pay in Full

You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).

Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo

You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan.  When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).

Payment Plan

You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.

BPAY®

With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more. 

BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.

Faridul Islam

MD Faridul Islam is the trainer and assessor of Digital Design and Graphic Design. He has been teaching at Open Colleges since April 2018. MD has more than 10 years’ experience in the design industry, including seven years of teaching design in VET. MD has obtained several qualifications from a range of design courses, including; Masters in Digital Design, Graduate Certificate in Design, CIV in Graphic Design, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Screen, and Media and Diploma of Multimedia.

MD has solid industry experience in graphic and digital technology-based designs. His areas of expertise are – logo design, illustration, web design, 3D design, UI/UX, branding and identity, digital design including game development. As a designer, MD believes there is no end of learning. Design is his passion. As a trainer, he learns every day and loves to share his skills among keen design cohorts.

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