The Certificate IV in Graphic design will provide you with a range of practical skills to create print, typographic, packaging and digital media solutions using the integrated creative design process. The course establishes a foundation of strong design fundamentals through extensive experimentation, whilst developing your visual and digital literacy skills. Your career direction will be enhanced with current technical skills and theoretical knowledge that will be valid in a wide range of creative industries.
Students will be equipped to join the workforce in a junior designer's role or pre-press operator.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate IV in Graphic Design qualification at the Mildura Campus, students will qualify for direct entry into the Bachelor of Creative Arts at La Trobe Mildura.
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies. This course may incorporate practical instruction in a training workshop. Work-based training in industry is not included. Please contact us for more information on course fees and duration.
* Duration of a course includes periods for orientation and enrolment, teaching, assessment, structured learning support, study breaks and public holidays.
* Fees are subject to change.
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| BSBCRT301 | Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills | 40 |
| BSBDES305 | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | 65 |
| BSBDES401 | Generate design solutions | 60 |
| BSBDES402 | Interpret and respond to a design brief | 20 |
| BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others | 20 |
| CUAACD401 | Integrate colour theory and design processes | 30 |
| CUAPPR401 | Realise a creative project | 60 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| BSBDES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | 50 |
| BSBDES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | 50 |
| CUAACD301 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | 80 |
| CUADIG405 | Produce innovative digital images | 50 |
| CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings | 50 |
| CUAGRD301 | Prepare files for publication | 50 |
| CUAGRD302 | Use typography techniques | 50 |
| CUAPRI401 | Experiment with techniques to produce prints | 50 |
