advanced diploma in visual
communication
core units of competency to be undertaken by student studying both the graphic design and photography streams
semester 1 (equivalent to certificate III)
Source and apply design industry knowledge
Follow health safety and security procedures
Work and interact in the design workplace
Formulate graphic concepts using the visual design process
Interpret and respond to a brief
Prepare and layout basic artwork in digital format
Select and apply type
Produce a typographic image
Prepare and layout basic artwork in digital format
Compile a creative works portfolio
+Elective/s (40 hours)
semester 2 (equivalent to certificate IV)
Communicate effectively in the design workplace
Document work progress
Document visual design process work
Create multiple concepts for visual communication
Originate concepts for packaging design
Select and apply drawing techniques
Use typography techniques for design work
Research and apply the history and theory of design
Layout and present visual design concepts
Integrate colour theory and design processes
in response to a brief
Prepare text and graphic files for print processing
Prepare a foundation visual design portfolio
+Elective/s (40 hours)
semester 3 (equivalent to diploma)
Communicate across the design industry
Create concepts across multiple contexts
Prepare and layout multipage visual communication
Originate interactive design concepts
Create a custom typographic font
Prepare and manage complex digital artwork for production
Research and evaluate trends in contemporary visual design
Develop a personal design portfolio
+Elective/s (100 hours)
Communicate effectively in the design workplace
Document work progress
Document visual design process work
Create multiple concepts for visual communication
Originate concepts for packaging design
Select and apply drawing techniques
Use typography techniques for design work
Research and apply the history and theory of design
Layout and present visual design concepts
Integrate colour theory and design processes
in response to a brief
Prepare text and graphic files for print processing
Prepare a foundation visual design portfolio
+Elective/s (40 hours)
semester 3 (equivalent to diploma)
Communicate across the design industry
Create concepts across multiple contexts
Prepare and layout multipage visual communication
Originate interactive design concepts
Create a custom typographic font
Prepare and manage complex digital artwork for production
Research and evaluate trends in contemporary visual design
Develop a personal design portfolio
+Elective/s (100 hours)
semester 4 (equivalent to advanced diploma)
Implement a personal career strategy
Design and produce visual communication
using a custom font
Design and produce interface for interactive media
Research and present visual communication
based on contemporary issues
Create and manage concept development for a campaign
Administer simple projects
Design and produce a professional visual design portfolio
+Elective/s (100 hours)
Implement a personal career strategy
Design and produce visual communication
using a custom font
Design and produce interface for interactive media
Research and present visual communication
based on contemporary issues
Create and manage concept development for a campaign
Administer simple projects
Design and produce a professional visual design portfolio
+Elective/s (100 hours)