About the course
About the course
Our design course helps develop and enhance your skills in graphic art, graphic design, visual communication, design thinking, human-centred design, product design and related design studies.
In our practical hands-on course you’ll develop design concepts using the design process and learn how to select the right techniques and media to communicate your ideas. You’ll learn theory, practical skills and design practices to develop artistic and professional solutions.
During our course, you’ll develop an understanding of graphic design techniques, colour application, typography and digital image production. You’ll also learn about design history, drawing and illustration techniques, photo imaging and visual effects and the principles of design applied to 2D and 3D forms.
Your major studies will include:
- 2D and 3D design
- colour theory
- manual and digital techniques
- digital and photo image editing
- design history and theory
- drawing
- illustration
- typography
- creative thinking
- design thinking
- visual communication
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career & Learning Outcomes
- Entry and Academic Requirements
- English Language Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees
- Course Structure
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:43 GMT
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Intake Dates & Course Length
Full time: 6 months
Career & Learning Outcomes
Entry level design roles
Entry and Academic Requirements
International students must have Australian Year 11 or international equivalent with a pass.
PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from international students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
English Language Requirements
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic) or approved equivalent.
Pathways & Accreditation
After successfully completing this course, your study pathways options include:
- Diploma of Graphic Design with a pathway into
- Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies)
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
Fees
Please note, that the fees listed here are currently being updated and may change in the near future.
| International | |
| Tuition Fee | $11,340 |
| Service & Amenity Fee | $268 |
| Material Fee | $418 |
| Retain Course Items | $0 |
| Estimated Fee | $12,026 |
Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
This course is comprised of 15 units. You will need to study all 7 Core Units and 8 Design Elective Units.
- CUAGRD312Use Typography Techniques60.0 hours
- CUADIG315Produce Digital Images50.0 hours
- CUAPHI312Capture Photographic Images60.0 hours
Design Units
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