WHY GRAPHIC DESIGN?
If you have a creative spirit, a passion for working with people and a penchant for solving puzzles, then you have the ingredients to be a great graphic designer.
TGDS courses are designed to inspire the designer inside you. Whether you are looking to kick start a career in graphic or web design, or you simply want to create better ads, flyers, brochures and websites for your business, we’ll give you the tools you need to create dynamic, meaningful, professional quality logos, layouts, flyers, ads, posters and websites. Read on to find the course that’s right for you.
WE SEE THE
WORLD
DIFFERENTLY, WE ARE
8 REASONS TO BECOME A
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
1. Design is all around us. Every industry needs graphic design. And will continue to need the services of graphic designers. It’s a smart career choice!
2.Graphic Design comes in many flavours.
Print, web, interactive, motion, animation, editorial, packaging and many more. You’re sure to find a niche.
3.Graphic Designers have workplace flexibility. As a graphic designer, you can work for small studios or firms, large scale ad agencies, corporations or even from home as a freelance designer!
4. Graphic design is universal. Every country and city will have companies and individuals that will need your services. 5. Graphic design is fun. There are not many other fields where you get to be creative everyday, and get paid to do it! 6. Graphic designers can do freelance work.
Not many professional fields have the ability to work on a freelance basis. As a freelance graphic designer you can be your own boss or make extra money on the weekends.
7. You’re never alone.
The graphic design field is huge. There are hundreds of groups, organisations, websites, blogs, magazines and books devoted just to the field of graphic design. 8. We know you will love it!
WORK IN A FIELD
WHERE YOU GET TO BE
CREATIVE EVERYDAY, AND
GET PAID TO DO IT!
WHAT EMPLOYERS REQUIRE
Whether you work for a studio, ad agency or large corporation, you will need specific skills.
The Graphic Design School courses cover these topics:
- Understanding of design principles & theory
- Logo Design - Layout Design - Photography - Colour Theory
- Layout, Illustration & Photography - Design Software - Resumes - Portfolio - Website Design
Have a chat with us about which course will best suit your career objectives.
AFTER COMPLETING OUR
COURSES YOU WILL BE WELL
PREPARED FOR ENTRY LEVEL
DESIGN JOBS!
OUR COURSES
We run five courses: The 11 module INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE, the accredited CUV40311 CERTIFICATE IV in DESIGN UPGRADE COURSE, the CUV40311 CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN and the FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSE.
The Graphic Design Courses are run completely Online, offering you the flexibility to study in your own time, at your own pace and around your lifestyle. Our courses have been specially designed to create a dynamic and engaged student community.
Students have the opportunity to communicate and exchange ideas with tutors, staff and fellow students in the forum.
A free e-library stacked the design magazines, books and videos are just some of the ways we ensure a rich learning experience... Our reputation depends upon it! The Graphic Design School is not just about teaching Graphic Design, its about helping you evolve as a visual communicator.
Our method of teaching and mentoring enables every student to fulfill their creative dreams by teaching relevant industry skills while offering constructive individual feedback from tutors as you progress through your journey. If you are passionate about a new career or hobby and would like to learn from award winning tutors, take the challenge and enrol in The Graphic Design School Today!
The INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE is an online intensive
foundational course in graphic design. You will cover 11 modules during the course and be issued a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.
This course will arm you with all the skills needed to be a graphic designer. You will complete
the course with a well rounded portfolio showcasing your skills. The Graphic Design School offers this course for people who are wanting to become graphic designers yet do not feel they need a government accredited qualification to do so.
The Graphic Design industry is reputed to be an industry based on portfolio.
This considered, The Graphic Design School believes that offering an alternate to the government accredited qualification pathway offers students the flexibility to
undertake study without the price tag attached to a qualification.
Approximate time to complete this course is 700 hours. The full price of this course is $1990.
OUR COURSES HAVE
BEEN SPECIALLY
DESIGNED TO CREATE
A DYNAMIC AND
IN-TEREACTIVE STUDENT
COMMUNITY
IT’S NOT ABOUT TEACHING
GRAPHIC DESIGN... IT’S ABOUT
HELPING YOU EVOLVE AS AN
ARTIST.
STUDENTS CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO ENROL IN THE FULL
QUALIFICATION AT THE TIME OF ENROLMENT TOO.
STUDENTS CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO ENROL IN THE FULL
QUALIFICATION AT THE TIME OF ENROLMENT TOO.
OUR COURSES
There are two payment plans to choose from. Refer to the last page of this brochure for payment plan breakdowns. If you do need a qualification for your
studies, we have the solution. Students who complete the Intensive Foundation Course are eligible to upgrade to the accredited CUV40311 CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN QUALIFICATION.
The first step to upgrading to the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design is a recognition process conducted by the school. Because you have submitted your work online, we have a record of your progress that we check off in our marking systems against the 15 units of competency in the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design After you enrol in the accredited
course, one of our experienced tutors will go back to the work you submitted in Modules 1- 11 and mark it against the
accredited qualification and its units of competency. so you have a tonne of recognised high quality work that flows into the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design assessment records.
As part of the upgrade you will submit 5 extra assessments and once successfully completed, these will complete the accredited qualification criteria. These assessments are industry related and will prepare you all the more for workplace expectations. Approximate time to complete the upgrade is 50 hours. The
price of the course upgrade is
$2300, with a part payment plan
available. Please refer to the website for details.
The CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design course is comprised of 12 modules that have been holistically designed around the 15 units of competency comprised in the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design training package. The total cost for the course is $4290,
these costs are broken down into part payments. Approximate time to complete the course is
750 hours. Students who wish to
apply for Austudy may do so via this full enrolment option only.
STUDENTS CAN
ALSO CHOOSE TO
ENROL IN THE FULL
QUALIFICATION AT THE
TIME OF ENROLMENT
TOO.
The FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSE will give you an
understanding of the principles of graphic design for the web/ screen environment. You will cover 4 modules during the course and be issued a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course.
The course is suitable for aspiring web designers with a
beginner level of Adobe Software knowledge. It is also suitable for print graphic designers who want to expand their portfolio to include web design, self-taught designers, web developers who want to learn about web design and people with an interest in design.
The course will equip you with the skills necessary to understand information and interface design, and the ability to plan and design a multi-page website project.
The full price of this course is
$695 or a 3 month part payment
of $255 per month for students new to the school and a full price of $595 for post graduates or current students. Approximate time to complete the course is 200 hours..
OUR COURSES
IT’S NOT
ABOUT TEACHING
GRAPHIC DESIGN...
IT’S ABOUT
HELPING YOU
EVOLVE AS A
CREATIVE
Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design. An overview of what graphic design is and the varied professional opportunities it provides. Students will be inspired by great work and introduced to the most popular designer sites and understand work in the various industries that designers work in. The assessment work involves research of a chosen designer, that will open the eyes of the student to the amazing design everywhere around us.
Module 2: Design Basics.
Students will begin putting design elements and principles into practice and make decisions using the visual language of a designer. By doing very simple studies, this module will introduce students to vector based Adobe Illustrator, and help them see the power of design and carefully applied principles. Via custom made step by step video tutorials.
Module 3: Introduction to Typography. An overview of what
typography is and the integral role it plays in graphic design. Upon completion of this module, students will be introduced to typography as design, and be able to identify type styles and render font families. The module that inspires a love of type.
Module 4: Colour Theory and Practice. Students will learn the critical elements and principles of colour that create meaningful design. Upon completion of this module, students will have a knowledge of the vocabulary and tools needed to create dynamic, meaningful colour compositions and colour palettes, and under-stand the power of colour choice in design.
Module 5: Type Fundamentals.
Typographic elements and
principles will be put into practice through layout studies within a given format. Exploration of type as a singular letter form, a line of type and paragraph will open the eyes of the student to type as a design element. Students will research and analyse iconic designs, expanding their design knowledge and vocabulary. With the aid of video tutorials students will build upon their knowledge as they begin to draw letter forms and practice letter kerning.
STUDENTS WHO
COMPLETE THE
INTENSIVE FOUNDATION
COURSE ARE ELIGIBLE
TO UPGRADE
INTENSIVE FOUNDATION
COURSE OUTLINE
Students will understand how Typography affects the way we read and communicate, and how to communicate effectively through type choice and applied design principles.
Module 6: Photography.
An overview of digital
photography. Upon completion of this module, students will have a working knowledge of the vocabulary and tools needed to create dynamic, meaningful photographic compositions. This module is where students are introduced to pixel-based software and start to manipulate images in Adobe Photoshop. The importance of using grid systems is introduced here. Students learn to conceptualise, sketch ideas and finally produce a magazine ready ad, using their own photography.
Module 7: Logo Design.
Students will use the tools they have learned to create basic typographic systems. The focus is on creating dynamic logotypes and understanding how colour and type choice communicate a message. Students will learn how to analyse and manipulate letter forms to create legible, well crafted, meaningful and dynamic logos.
Students will start to solve ‘real world’ design problems with the client in mind. This project introduces students to the creative process, the design brief and the integral part that research plays in the design process. Students will use briefs from this point onwards in the course.
STUDENTS
WILL UNDERSTAND
HOW TYPE AFFECTS
THE WAY WE READ &
COMMUNICATE
UPGRADE! Once you have completed the Intensive
Foundation Course, you have the option to upgrade to the Certificate IV in Design. This course bridges the gap between the Certificate of Completion and the government accredited qualification Certificate IV in Design, see page 11 for further information.
INTENSIVE FOUNDATION
COURSE OUTLINE
INTENSIVE FOUNDATION
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 10: Design Systems II:
Type & Image Learning Outcome: Students will continue to create design solutions with the real world client in mind. They will learn to define project goals and create a design brief for a client of their choosing. In this module students will create a complete design system for their client, including a Corporate Identity System (logo, business card, letterhead, branding). Students will also delve into the world Packaging with a complete packaging project.
Finally, they will conceptualise, plan and execute a complete Advertising Campaign for a chosen client.
Module 11: Preparing for the Joband Portfolio Creation. Students will learn the importance of marketing themselves and their work and prepare a professional portfolio. They will design a Personal Identity System and learn to plan their Portfolio, analyse and refine their work. Students will create a design system for their portfolio and place their refined work within this system.
Module 8: Design Systems.
Students will begin to show a command of design principles by creating, refining and developing a dynamic, unified organic animal and an icon design system. Students will use Adobe Illustrator (vector-based software) to develop their marks and icon system. Students will further their understanding of design principles and elements by focusing on unity in design in particular throughout this module.
Module 9: Layout Design
Students will deepen their knowledge of composition, proportion and layout design by incorporating grid system, typography, imagery and layout skills in a commercial magazine layout. The ability to plan and create multi-page typographic layouts is taken to an advanced level in this module.
STUDENTS
WILL START TO
SOLVE ‘REAL
WORLD’ DESIGN
PROBLEMS WITH
THE CLIENT IN
MIND
WILL OPEN YOUR
THIS COURSE
EYES
CUV40311 CERTIFICATE IV
IN DESIGN UPGRADE
Upon successful completion the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design Course Upgrade option will see student graduating with the National Qualification CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design. The entry requirement for this course upgrade option is successful completion of the Intensive Foundation Course. The purpose of offering this upgrade is to allow flexibility in study options, students may decide after completing the Intensive Foundation Course that they wish to ‘go the extra mile’ to complete a recognised qualification.
All the work, participation in forums and assessments you have successfully completed in the Intensive Foundation Course are recognised in the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design. Because you have submitted your work online, we have a record of your progress that we check off in our marking systems against the 15 units of competency in the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design. After you enrol in the accredited course, one of our experienced tutors will go back to the work you submitted in Modules 1- 11 and mark it against the accredited qualification and its units of competency.
So, you have a tonne of recognition of high quality work that flows into the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design
assessment records. As part of the upgrade you will submit 5 extra assessments and these will complete the accredited qualification criteria.
These assessments are industry related and will prepare you all the more for workplace expectations. Approximate time to complete the upgrade is 50 hours. As this
course is self paced, students have up to 3 months to complete
the extra assessments.
The qualification is part of a national system. This means
that when you gain a CUV40311
Certificate IV in Design, it may
be used towards a further qualification. So, if your career goals include a pathway to further study the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design is a great start. You may be able to use it at a University or College with higher levels of study it may help with admission and possibly credits. Plus your portfolio of course.
STUDENTS
GRADUATE WITH THE
QUALIFICATION CUV40311
CERTIFICATE IV
ABOUT THE
QUALIFICATION
The CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design qualification consists
of the following 15 units of competency:
Core units
- BSBCRT301A Develop and
extend critical and creative thinking skills
- SBDES305A Source and
apply information on the history and theory of design
- BSBDES401A Generate
design solutions
- BSBDES402A Interpret and
respond to a design brief
- BSBOHS201A Participate in
OHS processes
- CUVACD401A Integrate
colour theory and design processes - CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project Elective Units
- BSBDES301A Explore the use
of colour
- BSBDES302A Explore and
apply the creative design process to 2D forms
- BSBDES303A Explore and
apply the creative design process to 3D forms
- BBSBDES304A Source and
apply design industry knowledge
- CUVGRD302A Use typography
techniques
- CUVGRD401A Research and
apply graphic design techniques
- CUVPHI401A Capture images
in response to a brief
- CUVPHI404A Enhance,
manipulate and output photo images
If you would like to chat or email, feel free to get in touch:
ph 1300 655 485
FULL COURSE CUV40311
CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN
The CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design delivered by The Graphic Design School is designed as a course that provides a pathway to a career in Graphic Design. There are 12 modules that make up the course. You will notice that the modules are the same as in the Intensive Foundation Course and the Certificate IV upgrade combined.
Unlike the upgrade option, enrolment in this course will see students enrolling in the full qualification from the time of enrolment. The CUV40311
Certificate IV in Design course is comprised of 12 modules that have been holistically designed around the 15 units of competency comprised in the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design training package.
Students who wish to apply for Austudy may do so via this full enrolment option only. A student may also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Students have up to 15 months to complete the 12 modules.
As the course is self-paced, you can decide how many hours a week you wish to concentrate on study. An approximate guide is 750 hours to complete the 12 modules.
Module 1 Introduction to Graphic
Design
Module 2 Design Basics Module 3 Introduction to
Typography
Module 4 Colour
Module 5 Advanced Typography Module 6 Photography
Module 7 Logotype Design Module 8 Design Systems Module 9 Layout Design Module 10 Design Systems II Module 11 Preparing your Portfolio Module 12 Advanced Portfolio
Refinement and Enhancement; Preparing for the Job
WE AIM TO
INSTILL AN
UNDERSTANDING OF
THE CULTURE OF
DESIGN COMBINED
WITH THE TECHNIQUES
OF A SOLID DESIGN
PROCESS FROM DESIGN
BRIEF TO IDEA
GENERATION,
SKETCHING AND
REFINING DESIGN
COMPS TO WORKING IN
THE ADOBE SUITE
FOUNDATION WEB
DESIGN COURSE
Web Design is so much more indepth than “just another format of Graphic Design”. The Graphic Design School honours this by keeping the Foundation Web Design Course separate from it’s Graphic Design courses. This course focuses on end user experience (design and function) and brief goals while considering colour, type, interaction and formatting constraints. We teach web in a way that makes sense of the
nonsensical world that is the World Wide Web.
Graduates will experience the confidence needed to be able to market their web design skills at the end of the course. Students will be taught the necessary web design skills in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Fireworks, in a guided step-by-step method via video tutorials. This means you can undertake the Web Design Course with a beginner Level of software knowledge. We understand that web designers may choose to work in one or all three of these programs, so the course offers the student the opportunity to choose the software that best suits their existing skills set, or to make an informed decision on the
best software to learn. Students may in fact choose to learn all three along side each other. That choice is up to the individual and the software learning for all three Adobe programs is available to all Web Design Course students. You will cover 4 Modules during the course and be issued a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course. The course will equip you with the skills necessary to understand information and interface design, and the ability to plan and design a multi-page website project. It will
also equip you with a thorough working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, or Fireworks (or all three), enabling you to step into your chosen web design role anywhere.
Who is the ideal candidate for this course?
A print designer who wishes to branch out into web design
- A self taught designer
- A web developer who aims to enhance their skills by learning web design
- A person with an interest in web design with a beginner level of skill in Illustrator, Photoshop or Fireworks Students have 6 months to complete the course. As the course is entirely self paced, students can study online and in their own time.
Enrolments are taken all year round, any day of the year. Approximate time to complete the course is 200 hours. This may vary from student to student.
THE COURSE
WILL EQUIP YOU
WITH THE SKILLS
NECESSARY TO
UNDERSTAND
INFORMATION AND
INTERFACE DESIGN,
AND THE ABILITY TO
PLAN AND DESIGN A
MULTI-PAGE WEBSITE
PROJECT
FOUNDATION WEB
DESIGN COURSE
Software Learning Introduction to Fireworks, Illustrator and Photoshop Working with and editing type, colour, vectors and bitmaps in Fireworks, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Studies:
- Interaction design in the real world
- Interfaces On The Web
- Elements In Interface Design
- Analysing Websites
- Determining The Canvas Size
- Research User Statistics
- Calculate The Canvas
- Research Designing The Canvas
- Identifying Colour Schemes
- Colour Conversion Studies
- Colour Scheme Development
- Applying Colour Schemes To A Design
- Testing For Accessibility Compliance
- Typographic & Font Case Studies
- Visual Hierarchy Using Design & Text
Module 2
Images and Multimedia on the Web
Layout in Interface Design Software Learning Fireworks, Illustrator and Photoshop:
Importing Files, Grid Systems & Advanced Editing
Studies:
Definitions and Resolution Understanding File Formats Different Image Techniques Grid Studies For Page Design
Module 3
Designing Information and Navigation
Interaction Design Software Learning Advanced Learning and Resources Studies: - Understanding information architecture design
- Develop a taxonomical structure - Understanding users - Understanding interaction design elements.
WORKING
WITH AND
DEVELOPING REAL
WORLD WEB
DE-SIGN BRIEFS
Module 4
Main Web Design Project Software Learning Fireworks, Illustrator and Photoshop:
Wireframing, Website Design and Banner Design
Scoping a Website Information Architecture Brainstorming and Concept Designing the Interface Refining the design Preparing the design for development
Banner Design
If you would like to chat or email, feel free to get in touch:
ph 1300 655 485
[email protected] What you will learn:
An advanced understanding of the principles of graphic design for the web/screen environment.
ADOBE SOFTWARE LEARNING FOR ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP AND FIREWORKS. UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRINCIPLES OF USER-CENTERED DESIGN AND IT’S APPLICATION IN WEB DESIGN, INFORMATION AND INTERFACE DESIGN. UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE OF MARKUP LANGUAGES FOR WEB DESIGN AND WHAT THEY DO
The ability to plan and design a multipage website project. Wireframe and Design a website using Illustrator, Fireworks or Photoshop, or a combination of the three programs.
What you will not learn: Back-end development (what is happening on the server) and Javascript.
Why don’t we teach back-end development in this course? Back-end web development is a profession in itself. Web designers and developers communicate with each other and blend their skills to create complete website projects.
Module 1
The Internet And The Web The History Of The Internet Understanding Web Design Graphic Design in the Web Environment
Colour on the Web Type on the Web
FOUNDATION WEB
DESIGN COURSE
DESIGN @ WORK
a design budget, yet you have an employee you would like to train to accomplish some design tasks. This is for you!
Give me the skills, but don’t make me think! We hear you! Consider the Design @ Work
course takes a paint by numbers approach to designing. We give you a range of beautiful workplace related templates and we teach you the Adobe tools you need to apply your work content to our templates. Easy!
Our Adobe video tutorials will
take you through in a very step by step approach to adjusting each template and making it your own, it’s that simple, you learn the tools, apply images, type and colour to the placeholders, Viola! You have a brochure, flyer, business card, mood board, newsletter; the list goes on from the choice of templates. We
even teach you how to make your own colour palettes, source great images and use your company’s existing resources.
Free yourself from Word & PowerPoint.
Word and PowerPoint were not made to be design tools. Even the best designer would get a very average design result using these programs. Good results need the right tools.
Enter the Adobe suite
You will be using Adobe InDesign to accomplish your designs. InDesign is what we call a ‘multi page layout program’. This means that you can create a design that has one or more pages. InDesign is great for type and can also accept what we call vector & pixel based graphics. Which are fancy words for graphics and images. InDesign is very intuitive and can be used from a beginner to a professional level. This means that using InDesign on a regular basis Entirely online and self paced
you can fit it in at work, around work, when you want. If ever there was one, this is the design course for non designers.
Who is this course for? If your job role relies on you to be a ‘little bit’ of a designer yet you have no intention to become a fully fledged designer OR you are an employer that does not have
FREE YOURSELF
FROM WORD &
What will I learn?
As you use your templates for work we will also be teaching you lots of other cool design stuff too, so here is the course broken down.
- An introduction to desktop publishing.
- Preparation and design thinking.
- Using branding guidelines and gathering resources.
- How to create InDesign documents from scratch.
- How to quickly set up InDesign.
- Using tools and menus.
- Working with images and type. Bought and owned.
- Working with colour and ready- made colour tools.
- How to create documents with impact.
- Using templates for quick design.
- How to make your own templates for repeatable, refined layouts.
Can I get recognition for all my hard work?
Absolutely! Even though most people will be doing the course for a Design @ Work set of skills, we do have a completely optional choice for students to submit a set of 3 designs they have done as assessments. Successful completion of these assessments will achieve a Certificate of Completion accompanied by an Accredited Statement of Attainment.
will expand your skills and so you can use it in the future to create your own designs. That’s tonnes of scope and lot’s of creative possibilities. We like that!
You will also be eligible to subscribe to the Adobe Creative Cloud at Student Rates.
How does it work?
As this course is self-paced and completely online you can fit it in at work, around work, when you want. We give you one whole year to have the course open to you so that you may do templates at your leisure or when your work requires that special design job. Even though it won’t take you anywhere near as long as this to complete we want you to be able to go at a leisurely pace, dipping into the resources and learning what you need, when you need to.
DESIGN @ WORK
THIS COURSE IS
SELF-PACED AND
COMPLETELY ONLINE
YOU CAN FIT IT IN AT
WORK, AROUND WORK,
WHEN YOU WANT.
The following 5 Units of Competency will be listed make up the Statement of Attainment.
ICPPP324C Create pages using a
page layout application
CUVPRP401A realise a Creative
Project
CUVGRD301A Prepare Files for
Publication
BSBITU404A Produce Complex
Desktop Published Documents
CUFDIG304A Create Visual
Design Components The option to submit
assessments is completely free.
We will require you to let us know you when you are ready to submit the set of designs as outlined in the assessment pages of the module. We will then direct you to
THERE WILL BE
PROMPTS & HELP
IN YOU COURSE
TO GUIDE YOU
THROUGH THE
PROCESS, SUPER
EASY!
complete a few quick questions and officially enrol you in the assessment part of the course. There will be prompts and help in your course to guide you through the process, super easy!
Assessment submission can happen any time you are ready to submit. Naturally, the only requirement is that you submit within the year that you are enrolled. Your course will remain open to you for one whole year regardless of whether you submit early or later on in your enrolment period.
Do I have to submit assessments?
You may decide not to submit assessments at all, completely your choice. This course is designed to give you a great set of Design @ Work skills. If you don’t want to bother handing in assessments that’s perfectly fine, we won’t harass you for assessment submissions. However, if you would like a lovely Certificate and Statement of Attainment for your CV as recognition of your hard work, you have that option too.
How do I register?
You can enrol anyday of the year. As we are online and training is self paced, there is no pressure. Enrol when you are ready to start. If you would like to chat or email, feel free to get in touch:
ph 1300 655 485
[email protected] How much does it cost?
$1500 upfront or
$550 per month for 3 months or $300 per month for 6 months.
For course prices and payment plan details please head to the enrol page of this website http:// www.thegraphicdesignschool.
EIGHT SPECIAL BENEFITS
OF OUR COURSES
1. The Graphic Design School understands that study can be expensive, that’s why we have created an Intensive
Foundation Course that students can gain all of the design education necessary without the price tag of a qualification. We also understand that sometimes qualifications are necessary, students who have completed the Intensive
Foundation Course may upgrade to the CUV40311Certificate IV in Design qualification, that’s flexible!
2. The Graphic Design School teaches industry relevant skills, preparing you for real jobs in the real world. From
idea generation techniques and accurately responding to
real design briefs, to researching, sketching, critiquing, analysing and software execution of your designs.
3. The courses focuses on practical industry skills. With fun, challenging studies and assignments contributing to your portfolio and less of the traditional educative style of tedious essay and assignment writing.
4. When you are learning in a supportive and user friendly E-learning environment like ours, studying from home at
your own pace is a dream. No travel, no expensive parking, no waiting in an overcrowded classroom for ‘your turn’ with the teacher, with us you can study from the comfort of your own home.
5. We take you through the process of creating your very own portfolio and resume. Obtaining a job in the design industry is notoriously Portfolio based. The Intensive Foundation Course is designed to arm you with a GREAT portfolio. The CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design Upgrade Course will arm you with a great portfolio, a qualification and a personal letter of recommendation from your tutor.
6. Our courses not only focus on
the theoretical and conceptual aspects of graphic design, we teach the technical aspects, including the design software skills you will need to know to become a designer. With tonnes of video tutorials and written instruction. Software learning couldn’t be easier.
7. While the courses are online,
you are not alone. Each student has a tutor to grade and critique each assignment.
The Graphic Design School also has a large community of students and tutors to exchange ideas with and assist you with any course questions should they arise.
8. The Graphic Design School keeps unnecessary costs to a minimum, keeping course fees low. Look around!
You will found our courses to be very competitive in price. Graphic Design is all we do, and we love it! Make sure you are learning Design from people who specialise in Design, it makes a difference.
KEEPS
UNECESSARY
COSTS
TO A
WHAT’S REQUIRED
ON YOUR PART?
You will need the following in order to complete our courses:
- A computer Mac or PC and Internet connection
- Scanner and printer
- Illustration Supplies: paper and pencils
For the Intensive Foundation Course and the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design Course,
you need access to Adobe
Once you enrol with The Graphic Design School you will be able to start your first module in as little as five minutes! You will have access to every convenience as if you were in a classroom! You will be issued a unique username and password for entry into your own personal Student Secure site called the Schoolyard. In the Schoolyard you will find an e-library packed with design books, magazines, sample
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
and Acrobat Pro.
For the Web Design course
will need Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro and Fireworks. Adobe programs can be purchased on a subscription basis through the Adobe Creative Cloud.
portfolios and video tutorials, a student support forum, your own gallery, information on resources and goings on in the design community, forum access to staff, students and tutors. All without leaving your living room. The following are required for the Intensive Foundation and
CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design Courses only:
- Access to an SLR camera (analogue or digital above 3mp)
- for modules 6, 9,10 and 11 Equipment to set up a basic photoshoot:
- 2 lamps and a dropsheet
Note: Full specifications on the
above can be found in our student handbook, downloadable on our site.
YOU WILL BE ABLE
TO START YOUR FIRST
MODULE IN JUST
MINUTES!
The Graphic Design School teaches the software required for the Intensive Foundation, the CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design and Foundation in Web Design Courses through comprehensive tailor made training videos that align with the skills that you will require for each project.
Modules for the Intensive Foundation Course & CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design are taught in the following Adobe Software:
- Illustrator - Photoshop - InDesign - Acrobat Pro
Modules for the Foundation in Web Design are taught in the following Adobe Software:
- Fireworks - Illustrator - Photoshop - Acrobat Pro
Modules for the Design @ Work Course are taught in the following Adobe Software:
- InDesign
- Acrobat Pro
If software is uncharted territory for you, fear not! We help you step by step and teach from the ground up. No prior Adobe knowledge is necessary. It’s much easier than you would imagine! As a The Graphic Design School student you may qualify for the Adobe Student Discount. Students in Australia, NZ, Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) and Europe are eligible to receive the Student discount for the Adobe Creative Cloud.
WHAT ABOUT SOFTWARE
& STUDENT DISCOUNTS?
IF SOFTWARE IS UNCHARTED
TERRITORY FOR YOU, FEAR NOT!
WE HELP YOU STEP BY AND TEACH
FROM THE GROUND UP.
WHERE THE JOBS ARE
Graphic design is everywhere. All industries have a need for graphic design. You can also do it anywhere; internally, at home or as a freelancer.
- Ad agencies
- Magazines and newspapers
- Design firms and Studios
- Large and small businesses - Fashion - Government agencies - Non-profit organizations
- And many more
GRAPHIC
DESIGN IS
EVERYWHERE.
ALL INDUSTRIES
HAVE A NEED
FOR GRAPHIC
DESIGN.
LEARN DESIGN FROM DESIGNERS
international powerhouses such as Shell Oil, Avis, Honda, Dulux Paints and American Express. Toni’s love of education along with her industry experience in design make her an inspirational mentor for students.
Ben Stevens
is a great example of what The Graphic Design School is all about. With over 20 years of client management experience in the finance industry, Ben took the opportunity to chase his long-suppressed passion for design. Having completed the Cert IV and Web Design course in 2011, Ben has been busy in Newcastle juggling design, finance and in recent times, his personal project brand, Outside the Five. With this background, Ben brings a strong, pragmatic perspective to his web design students. “Fundamentals are key. The rest will follow.” His approach provides a solid base for each student to build his/her own style & processes from.
Andrew Mills
studied Visual Communication in Pittsburgh, USA where he received an Honors Degree.
He has worked for international Advertising agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather in Milan & Sydney, McCann Erickson in Frankfurt, Bates in Hong Kong, Batey Ads in Singapore as well as McSpedden Carey in Sydney where he now lives. Over the course of the journey, he has worked in most categories for brands such as American Express, Unilever, Mercedes Benz, Singapore Airlines, Sony, Louis Vuitton to name a few. With a keen eye for design he set up his own Design shop working directly with clients in Australia.
Tracey Honig
studied Graphic Design
Production and Web Production in Sydney, before embarking on a sterling career at HMV, where she worked as inhouse graphic designer and media planner. Tracey went on to work for Esteé Lauder, producing work for several luxury cosmetic brands across the group. Tracey is currently producing design solutions across various industries as a freelance graphic designer. Clients include Bobbi Brown, Mac Cosmetics and Hasbro. Tracey hopes that with her love of design and inspirational teaching, students will find their own passion for all things creative.
Lee-Anne O’Brien
studied Art & Graphic Design at the AAA School of Advertising in Cape Town, South Africa. She worked for some of the top advertising agencies, before being head hunted by Virgin
to work in London, working for Virgin and as a successful freelance designer for 7 years. Her portfolio includes campaign work for Dove,
Maybelline, Siemens, Sky UK and GlaxoSmithKline. Now located in Sydney, Australia, she continues working as a successful freelance graphic designer. With her industry experience and keen eye for design, she strives to use her knowledge to inspire students to reach their full potential.
Toni Coles
studied Typography in London, and Graphic Design in Victoria Graduating in 1982. Toni has worked as a lecturer and course co-ordinator in Digital Design and Visual Communication at a number of Universities in Australia. Toni also works as a very successful freelance Graphic Designer, and inhouse designer for an agency having designed for
TESTIMONIALS
while travelling and working overseas. Thanks to TGDS, I’m now taking on freelance clients and have a full time graphic design position.
ZAHN PITHERS
Hey there, my name is Zahn Pithers. I’m a professional commercial photographer in Sydney and now, thanks to TGDS, a confident designer.
Online study with TGDS suited me to a tee, the staff were really passionate and helpful. I now use my new skills to design all of my company promo pieces and business marketing collateral. The course really was fun and great value for money. So glad I did it! What are you waiting for?
SARAH WHITE
The Certificate IV in Design was one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had. The educators at The Graphic Design School were enthusiastic, committed, and extremely supportive throughout my entire journey. I was impressed from beginning to end and would recommend TGDS to anyone looking at studying graphic design.
JENNIFER LAHOUD
Hi I’m Jennifer. I am passionate about reading and feeding my brain. The Graphic Design School course is brilliant - it gave me the flexibility to explore the design world and gain new skills while managing a very busy family and work life. It drew out all my creative tendencies and now I really do see the world differently. Life has so many more opportunities for me now. I was promoted to information designer at IBM! Thanks to TGDS! So happy!
ROBBIE ALEXANDER
Hi, I’m Robbie. I like Great Danes, fresh new shoes and I also love everything about design. The great thing about TGDS and their online course is that you can take it anywhere with you and it fits in nicely with the rest of life. I now work as a freelance designer in my hometown of Melbourne. A town that constantly inspires me and thanks to the course and all the lovely people at TDGS I now see everything with a fresh pair of eyes.
LOUISE FIRTH
Hi, I’m Louise. I wasn’t supposed to be a graphic designer. I originally began studying with TGDS to supplement my work as a digital marketing specialist but soon fell head-over-heels in love with the world of graphic design.
Studying online with TGDS was a great experience and gave me the freedom to continue my studies
I WAS
PROMOTED TO
INFORMATION
DESIGNER AT IBM!
THANKS TO TGDS! SO
HAPPY!
ENROLMENT
Enrolment for all courses (except the Upgrade) is provided via the TGDS website. Web enrolment is available 24/7.
Payment options include: - Visa - MasterCard - PayPal
Clients that wish to pay via bank transfer may do so. Please email accounts@
thegraphicdesignschool.com to request account transfer information.
We do not accept cash. Please read the Student Information Handbook prior to enrolment, this handbook can be downloaded before you enrol on the website.
STUDY ONLINE
AT YOUR OWN
PACE
ENROL
ANY
DAY
OF THE
YEAR
$2500 INITIAL FEE
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$255 x 3 = $765 AUD
ENROL NOW!
ENROLLING WITH US COULDN’T BE EASIER AND IT’S POSSIBLE ON ANY DAY OF THE YEAR! WE SUPPORT VISA, MASTERCARD & PAYPAL. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
