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graphic design | training & career pathways
Government of Western Australia
North Metropolitan TAFE
Training & Career pathways
Graphic Design
Qualification
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
(Applied Design) (CT95) (National ID: CUV30311)
To gain employment in this industry you will need to
complete the Diploma.
Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design) (CA38)
(National ID: CUV40311)
Graphic Design Assistant
Diploma of Graphic Design (D667)
(National ID: CUV50311)
Graphic Design Assistant
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (D652)
(National ID: CUV60411)
graphic design
Career pathway
* Curtin University
* Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Creative Industries
* Murdoch University
Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design/Web
Communication)
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By studying applied design at North Metropolitan
TAFE you will develop expertise in a wide range
of techniques, both in traditional hand skills and
current, cutting edge digital technology.
You will cultivate valuable design skills that will last
a lifetime, an enquiring mind and the ambition to
seek progression in your chosen vocation. You’ll be
amazed at how quickly your natural and acquired
talents develop.
Be guided towards your goal by committed
and dedicated lecturers who have real industry
experience.
All courses are geared to industry needs and by the
end of your studies you will have developed a folio
that will be your passport to future employment.
Packaging Designer
Advertising Designer
Illustrator
Corporate Designer
Web Designer
Creative Advertising
Graphic Design
Photography and Illustration Design
Graphic design studies equip you with the practical
skills and knowledge to produce and communicate
exciting and creative graphic images for print
reproduction and digital media.
You will learn how to produce strong image
concepts, communicate ideas and work within the
demands of the graphic design industry.
At Advanced Diploma level you can choose to
focus on a range of design applications such as
advertising, corporate branding, illustration or
digital media.
VET FEE-HELP
Students doing Diploma and Advanced Diploma
courses may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP, an
Australian Government loan that helps eligible
students complete their qualification without having
to pay fees upfront.
graphic design | training & career pathways
Duration
Location
Study modes
Entrance requirements
Full-time
Developed communication
skills
Perth Campus
Full-time
Developed communication
skills
Perth Campus
Full-time
Certificate IV in Design
(Graphic Design)
Full-time
Diploma of Graphic Design
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Applied Design)
Six months
(Semeser 2 intake only)
Perth Campus
Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design)
One year
Diploma of Graphic Design
One year
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
One year
Perth Campus
graphic design
Application requirements – folio
Prospective students may be required to submit a
creative folio as part of the application process for the
above courses. If this is required, prospective students
will be contacted during the application process
and provided with guidelines for folio criteria and
submission time frames.
Entrance requirements conversion table
Communication skills
basic
English (Year 10)
C
C
B
-
English – Stage 1
D
C/B
A
-
English – Stage 2
-
D
C
B/A
English – Stage 3
-
-
-
D/C/B/A
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is a way of using your existing skills to get a
formal qualification or parts of a qualification.
For more information contact Student Services on
1300 300 822.
University pathways
* Indicates that North Metropolitan TAFE’s graduates
are eligible for entry and/or credits.
International
For more information about our courses for
international students visit central.wa.edu.au/
international or call +61 8 9427 1873.
well
highly
developed developed developed
Maths skills
basic
well
highly
developed developed developed
Mathematics (Year 10)
C
C
B
-
Mathematics – Stage 1
D
C/B
A
-
Mathematics – Stage 2
-
D
C
B/A
Mathematics – Stage 3
-
-
-
D/C/B/A
North Metropolitan TAFE makes every attempt to ensure the information
contained in this flyer is current and accurate at the time of printing.
Please note however the course information is subject to change and
alterations to course offerings may be necessary. Please call us on 1300
300 822 or visit our website www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au for the most
up to date course information.
Contact us
For further information, contact us on 1300 300 822 or
visit our website northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Code 00020G
RTO Code 52786
Published April 2016