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*** Diploma of Arts (Design)
This course is offered at Prahran campus. The purpose
of this course is to provide training for individuals who
wish to work in the design industry, or undertake further
study in graphic design (degree) and graphic arts (associate
diploma). An articulation arrangement with Swinburne
University guarantees access to the second year of their
degrees for those who are accepted from the Associate
Diploma course. Articulation into other higher education
design courses is being negotiated by the course developers.
Career potential
The course may be taken as a sequential whole or in sets
of selected modules or single modules to suit the purposes
of deliverers and trainees.
The course offers a range of options:
To concentrate on graphic design with a view to
proceeding to a degree in graphic design or associate
diploma in graphic art;
To take a graphic design path with a view to seeking
work as a visualiser, graphic design assistant, or in
other industry requested specialist areas.
Further studies pathways
TAFE to Tertiary
The course has been developed in conjunction
g with Swinburne School of Design and the TAFE Division,
to provide an articulation model that would also
2 be applicable to design courses in other universities.
n
2 TAFE to TAFE
4. The Advanced Certiticate in Applied Design (generic)
P developed by RMIT has equivalent competency outcomes
g to the first year of the Diploma of Artspesign).
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Recognition of prior learning
Through the recognition of prior learning, participants
QO will be given credit for modules where they can provide
9 evidence that they have achieved the learning outcomes.
' Learning outcomes include:
The applicant has actually completed the learning
outcome that is being claimed;
The learning outcome is still valid and performable;
The learning has reached the accepted level;
The learning is applicable to the area claimed;
The learning outcome can be applied outside the
specific context in which it was learned;
A sound connection can be made between the outcome
and the vocational outcomes.
Entry requirements
Admission to the course is conditional on successful
completion of VCE. Provision is made for students
returning to education.
All intending students must attend an interview and folio
presentation. In addition the applicant will be evaluated
on their knowledge of graphics and design.
Course availability and duration
The Associate Diploma of Arts: Design is offered as a two
year full-time or approved equivalent part-time course.
Course structure
The course has four stages, each designed to be completed
in a semester.
Course content
Year l
AP801 Design Process
AP802/AP903 2D Studies 1 and 2
AP803/AP904 3D Studies 1 and 2
AP804/AP905 History and Theory of Art and Design 1 and 2
AP805 Technology 1
AP806/AP907 Life Drawing 1 and 2
AP807/AP908 Drawing 1 and 2
AP808/AP909 Typography 1 and 2
AP810/505081 Photography 1 and 2
AP811/505082 Printmaking 1 and 2
AP812/AP913 Print for Design 1 and 2
505079 Introduction to Graphic Design 1
AP906 Introduction to Critical Studies 1
Year 2
505005/505018 Graphic Design 2 and 3
505007 History and Theory of Art and Design 3
505008 Critical Studies 2
505001 Photography 3
505003/505016 3D Graphics 1 and 2
505009/505022 Electronic Design 1 and 2
505028/505024 Drawing for Illustration 1 and 2
505012 Type, Design and Layout 3
505020 Design Survey
505021 Industry and Workplace Studies
505014 Communication Skills
505026 Supplementary Studies
Application procedure
Applications must be made through VTAC. In
addition applicants MUST contact the department to
receive further information regarding an interview.
Part-time applicants only apply directly to this department.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Elizabeth
Kulikovskis (Administrator), Diploma of Arts: Design,
on 9214 8509 or 9214 6739, at the Prahran campus.
*** Diploma of Arts
(Graphic Art)
This course is offered at the Prahran campus. It prepares
students to execute design concepts efficiently
and economically; to be capable of using a variety of media,
including computers, for rendering and illustrating; to
assemble 'camera ready' art work with the necessary
understanding of graphic reproduction techniques. It is
recognised by members of the advertising, reproduction
and printing industries.