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    The Graphic Design School :: RTO Provider Registration No: 91706 V1.6

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    WHYGRAPHICDESIGN?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. The courses are designed to inspire the designer inside you. Whether you are look-

    ing 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, well 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 thats right for you.

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    5.Graphicdesignisfun.There are not many other elds where you get to be

    creative everyday, and get paid to do it!

    6.Graphicdesignerscandofreelancework.Not many professional elds 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 theweekends.

    7.Youreneveralone.The graphic design eld is huge. There are hundreds of

    groups, organisations, websites, blogs, magazines and

    books devoted just to the eld of graphic design.

    8.Weknowyouwill loveit!

    EIGHT

    REASONS

    TO BECOME

    A GRAPHIC

    DESIGNER

    1.Designisallaroundus.

    Every industry needs graphic design. And will continue

    to need the services of graphic designers. Its a smart

    career choice!

    2.Graphicdesigncomesinmanyavours.

    Print, web, interactive, motion, animation, editorial,

    packaging and many more. Youre sure to nd a niche.

    3.Graphicdesignshaveworkplaceexibility.

    As a graphic designer, you can work for small s tudios

    or rms, large scale ad agencies, corporations or even

    from home as a freelance designer!

    4.Graphicdesignisuniversal.

    Every country and city will have companies and indi-

    viduals that will need your services.

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    5/20The Graphic Design School :: RTO Provider Registration No: 91706 V1.6

    OURCOURSESWe run four courses: the 12 Module INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE, the accredited CERTIFICATE IV IN

    DESIGN UPGRADE COURSE, the CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN CUV40303and the FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSE.

    The Graphic Design Courses are run completely Online, offering you the flexibility to study in your own time and at your own

    pace, around your lifestyle! Our courses have been specially designed to create a dynamic and interactive student community.

    Students have the opportunity to communicate and exchange ideas with tutors, staff and fellow students in the forum. A gallery

    and a free e-library stacked the latest 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 an artist. Our meth-od of teaching and mentoring enables every student to fulfill their artistic dreams by teaching relevant industry skills while

    offering constructive individual feedback from tutors as you progress through your creative journey. If you are passionate

    about a new career or hobby and would like to learn from award winning teachers and tutors, take the challenge and enrol

    in The Graphic Design School Today!

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    OUR COURSESTheINTENSIVEFOUNDATIONCOURSE is an online intensive foundational course in graphic design. You will cover 12 modules during the

    course and be issued a Certicate 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 qualication 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 qualication pathway offers students the exibility to undertake study without the price tag attached

    to a qualication. Approximate time to complete this course is 750 hours. The price of this course is $1990. There are two payment plans to

    choose from if you wish to pay in par t. Refer to the last page of this brochure for payment plan breakdowns.

    If you do need a qualication for your studies, we have the solution. Students who complete the Intensive Foundation Course are eligible to

    upgrade to the accreditedCERTIFICATEIVINDESIGNCUV40303QUALIFICATION . The rst step to upgrading to the Certicate 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 18 units of competency in the Certicate 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- 12 and mark it against the accredited qualication and its

    units of competency. So, you have a tonne of recognition of high quality work that ows into the Certicate IV in Design assessment records.

    As part of the upgrade you will submit 6 extra assessments and these will complete the accredited qualication criteria. These assessments

    are industry related and will prepare you all the more for workplace expectations. Approximate time to complete the upgrade is 30 hours. The

    price of the course upgrade is $2300, with a part payment plan available. Please refer to the website for details.

    STUDENTSCANALSOCHOOSETOENROLINTHEFULLQUALIFICATIONATTHETIMEOFENROLMENTTOO. The Certicate IV in

    Design course is comprised of 13 modules that have been holistically designed around the 18 units of competency comprised in the Certicate

    IV in Design CUV40303 training package. The cost for the course is $4290. Approximate time to complete the course is 780 hours. Students

    who wish to apply for Austudy may do so via this full enrolment option only.

    TheFOUNDATIONWEBDESIGNCOURSE will give you an understanding of the principles of graphic design for the web/screen environ-

    ment. You will cover 4 modules during the course and be issued a Certicate of Completion after successfully completing the course. Thecourse is suitable for aspiring web designers with a beginner level of Adobe Software knowledge. It is also suitable for print graphic design-

    ers 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 all the skills necessary to understand information and interface design,

    and the ability to plan and design a multi-page website project. The price of this course is $695 for students new to the school and $595

    for post graduates or current students. Approximate time to complete the course is 200 hours.

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    INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE OUTLINEModule1:IntroductiontoGraphicDesign. 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.

    Module2:DesignBasics. 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 software applications, and help them see the power of design and carefully ap-

    plied principles. Via step by step video tutorials.

    Module3:IntroductiontoDesignIllustration.Students will learn about design illustration. Upon completion of this module, students will understand the differ-

    ence between design and fine art illustration; be introduced to the importance of sketching within the design process. Students will use their new found sketching

    skills throughout the rest of the course in the conceptual stage of each project. They will also learn to bring their illustrative work into vector format. Via step by

    step video tutorials.

    Module4:IntroductiontoTypography.An overview of what typography is and the integral role it plays in graphic design. Upon completion of this module, stu-

    dents 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.

    Module5:ColourTheoryandPractice.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.

    Module6:TypeFundamentals. 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 d raw letter forms and

    practice letter kerning. Students will understand how Typography affects the way we read and communicate, and how to communicate effectively through type

    choice and applied design principles.

    Module7:Photograph.Anoverviewofdigitalphotography. 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 ma-

    nipulate 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.

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    INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE OUTLINEModule8:LogoDesign. 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.

    Module9:DesignSystems. 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 under-

    standing of design principles and elements by focussing on unity in design in particular throughout this module.

    Module10:LayoutDesignLearningOutcome: 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.

    Module11:DesignSystemsII: Type & Image Lear ning 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 Corporate Identity (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.

    Module12:PreparingfortheJobandPortfolioCreation. Students will learn the importance of marketing themselves and their work and begin to 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.

    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 the next page for further information.

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    CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGNUPGRADE

    The Certificate IV in Design Course Upgrade option will see student graduating with the

    national qualification Certificate IV in Design CUV40303. The entry requirement for thiscourse upgrade option is successful completion of the Intensive Foundation Course.

    The purpose of offering this upgrade is to allow flexibility in s tudy 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, partic ipation in forums and assessments you have completed in the Inten-

    sive Foundation Course are recognised in the 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 18 units of competency in the Certicate 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- 12 and mark it against the accredited qualication

    and its units of competency. So, you have a tonne of recognition of high quality work that

    ows into the Certicate IV in Design assessment records. As part of the upgrade you will

    submit 6 extra assessments and these will complete the accredited qualication criteria.

    These assessments are industry related and will prepare you all the more for workplace

    expectations. Approximate time to complete the upgrade is 30 hours. As this course is self-

    paced, students have up to 3 months to complete the extra assessments.

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    ABOUT THE

    QUALIFICATION

    TheCUV40303CertificateIVinDesignqualificationconsistsofthefollowing

    18unitsofcompetency:

    Coreunits

    BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

    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

    BSBDES304A Source and apply design industry knowledge

    BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

    BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

    CUVCOR04B Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse

    CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

    CUVDES04B Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief Elective Units

    ElectiveUnits

    BSBDES401A Generate design solutions

    CUVCRS05B Use typography techniques for design work

    CUVDSP07B Research and apply techniques for graphic designCUVDSP11B Research and apply techniques for illustrative work

    CUVPHI06B Plan and carry out image capture in response to a brief

    CUVPHI07B Process photo images to work print/le stage

    CUVPHI08B Enhance, manipulate and output photo images

    CUVCRS03B Produce computer aided drawings

    The qualication is part o f a national system. This means that when you gain a Certicate IV in Des ign, it may be used

    towards a Diploma, then Advanced Diploma or a Bachelors degree. So, if your career goals include a pathway to further

    study at a university, the Certicate IV in Design is a great start. You may be able to use it it at a University or College

    with higher levels of study and it may help with admission and poss ibly credits. Plus your portfolio of course.

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    CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGNThe Intensive Foundation Course delivered by The Graphic Design School is designed as a course

    that provides a pathway to a career in Graphic Design. There are 13 modules that make up the

    course. You will notice that the modules are the same as in the Intensive Foundation Course and

    the Certifcate IV upgrade combined.

    Unlike the upgrade option, enrolment in this course will see students enrolling in the ull qualifcation

    rom the time o enrolment. The Certifcate IV in Design course is comprised o 13 modules that have

    been holistically designed around the 18 units o competency comprised in the Certifcate IV in Design

    CUV40303 training package. Students who wish to apply or Austudy may do so via this ull enrolment

    option only. A student may also apply or Recognition o Prior Learning (RPL).

    Students have up to 15 months to complete the 13 modules. The course has been designed to

    be completed within 32 weeks. However, as the course is sel-paced, you can decide how many

    hours a week you wish to concentrate on study. An approximate guide is 780 hours to complete

    the 13 Modules.Module 1 Introduction to Graphic Design

    Module 2 Design Basics

    Module 3 Introduction to Design Illustration

    Module 4 Introduction to Typography

    Module 5 Colour

    Module 6 Advanced Typography

    Module 7 Photography

    Module 8 Logotype Design

    Module 9 Design Systems

    Module 10 Layout Design

    Module 11 Design Systems II

    Module 12 Preparing your Portolio

    Module 13 Advanced Portolio Refnement and Enhancement;

    Preparing or the Job

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    FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSEMore than just a web design course, The Graphic Design School brings its ethos of teaching students more than

    design skills, we aim to instill an understanding of the culture of design combined with the techniques of a solid

    design process. Students will gain a s trong foundation and appreciation of colour, typography and visual h ierarchy

    in web design through the Foundation Web Design Course. 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 AdobeIllustrator,AdobePhotoshopandAdobeFireworks,

    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 choose to work in one or all three of these

    programmes, 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. That

    choice is up to the individual and the software learning for all three Adobe programmes is available to all Web Design

    Course students.

    You will cover 4 modules during the course and be issued a Certicate of Completion after successfully completing

    the course. The course will equip you with all 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.

    Whoistheidealcandidateforthiscourse?

    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 andin 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.

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    FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSESoftwareLearning

    Fireworks, Illustrator and Photoshop:

    Importing Files, Grid Systems & Advanced Editing

    Studies:

    Denitions and ResolutionUnderstanding File Formats

    Different Image Techniques

    Grid Studies For Page Design

    Module3

    Designing Information and Navigation

    Interaction Design

    SoftwareLearning

    Advanced Lear ning and Resources

    Studies:

    Understanding information architecture design

    Develop a taxonomical structure

    Understanding users

    Understanding interaction design elements

    Module4

    Main Web Design Project

    SoftwareLearning

    Fireworks, Illustrator and Photoshop:

    Wireframing, Website Design and Banner Design

    Scoping a Website

    Information Architecture

    Brainstorming and Concept

    Designing the Interface

    Rening the design

    Preparing the design for development

    Banner Design

    Module1

    The Internet And The Web

    The His tory Of The Inte rnet

    Understanding Web Design

    Graphic Design in the Web EnvironmentColour on the Web

    Type on the Web

    SoftwareLearning

    Introduction to Fireworks, Illustrator and

    Photoshop

    Working with and editing type, colour, vec-

    tors and bitmaps in Fireworks, Illustrator

    and Photoshop

    Studies:

    Interaction design in the real world

    Interfaces On The Web

    Elements In Interface Design

    Analys ing Websi tes

    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 Accessibi lity Compliance

    Typographic & Font Case Studies

    Visual Hierarchy Using Design & Text

    Module2

    Images and Multimedia on the Web

    Layout in Interface Design

    Whatyouwilllearn:

    Advanced understanding of the

    principles of graphic design for the

    web/screen environment.

    Adobe Software Learning for Illus-

    trator, Photoshop and Fireworks

    Understanding of the principles of

    user-centred design and its applica-

    tion in web design, information and

    interface design.

    Understanding of the role of markup

    languages for web design and what

    they do.

    Ability to plan and design a multi-

    page website project.

    Wireframe and Design a website

    using Illustrator, Fireworks or Photo-

    shop, or a combination of the three

    programmes.

    Whatyouwillnotlearn:

    Back-end development (what is hap-

    pening on the server) and Javascript.

    Whydontweteachback-end

    developmentinthiscourse?

    Back-end web development has now

    become a profession in itself. Web de-

    signers and developers communicate

    with each other and blend their skills

    to create complete website projects.

    A back-en d and web developer is a

    software engineer and not a designer.

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    5. Wetakeyouthroughtheprocessofcreatingyourvery

    ownportfolioandresume. Obtaining a job in the design

    industry is notoriously Portfolio based. The Intensive Foun-

    dation Course is designed to arm you with a GREAT portfolio.

    The Certicate IV in Design Upgrade Course will arm you

    with a great portfolio, a qualication and a personal letter of

    recommendation from your tutor.

    6. TheIntensiveFoundationCoursenotonlyfocusesonthetheoryofgraphicdesign, 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 couldnt be easier.

    7. Whilethecoursesareonline,youarenotalone.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 keepsunnecessary costs

    toa minimum, keeping course feeslow. 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.

    EIGHT

    SPECIAL

    BENEFITS

    OF OUR

    COURSES

    1. TheGraphicDesignSchoolunderstandsthatstudycan

    be expensive, thats why we have created an Intensive

    Foundation Course that students can gain all of the design

    education necessary without the price tag of a qualication.

    We also understand that sometimes qualifications are

    necessary, students who have completed the Intensive

    Foundation Course may upgrade to the Certificate IV in

    Design qualification, how simple is that!

    2. TheGraphicDesignSchoolteachesindustryrelevant

    skills,preparingyouforrealjobsintherealworld.From

    idea generation techniques and accurately responding to

    real design briefs, to researching, sketching, critiquing,

    analysing and software execution of your designs.

    3. The coursesfocuses on practical industryskills. With

    fun, challenging studies and assignments contributing to

    your portfolio and less of the traditional educative style of

    tedious essay and assignment writing.

    4. Whenyouarelearninginasupportiveanduserfriendly

    e-learningenvironmentlikeours,studyingfromhomeat

    yourownpaceisadream. 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.

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    WHATS

    REQUIRED

    ON YOUR

    PART?

    WHAT

    ABOUTSOFTWARE

    & STUDENT

    DISCOUNTS?

    Note: Full specications on the above can be found in our student handbook, downloadable on our site.

    As a Graphic Design School student you may qualify forthe Adobe Student Discount. Students in Australia, NZ,

    Asia Pacic (excluding Japan) and Europe are eligible to

    receive the Student discount for the Adobe Creative Suite.Discounts are generally 80% off normal retail price.

    Once you have enrolled, the School will issue you a list ofauthorised Adobe resellers in your area that we have foundto be reliable and helpful for our students.

    Contact us if you wish to purchase the software at thediscounted rate and you will be forwarded a letter to pres-ent on purchase to prove your enrolment at The GraphicDesign School.

    If you are enrolling in the Intensive Foundation Course and

    you think that you may undertake the Web Design Course

    at some stage or you have enrolled in this course, please

    purchase the Premium Suite as you will be learning Fire-

    works in the Web Design Course.

    The following are required for the Intensive

    Foundation Course only:

    Access to an SLR camera (analogue or digital

    above 3mpx) for module 7, 10 and 11 Equipment to set up a basic photoshoot:

    2 lamps and a dropsheet

    You will need the fol lowing in order to complete ourcourses: A computer Mac or PC and Internet connection Scanner and printer Illustration Supplies: paper and pencils For the Intensive Foundation Course and the Certificate

    IV in Design Course, you need the Adobe Creative Suite

    Design Standard edition which comes with Illustrator,

    Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat Pro.

    For the Web Design course will need Illustrator, Photoshop,

    Acrobat Pro and F ireworks. This is conta ined in the Adobe

    Premium Suite.

    The Graphic Design School teaches the software requiredfor the Intensive Foundation, the Certicate IV in Designand Foundation in Web Design Courses through compre-

    hensive tailor made training videos that align with the skillsthat you will require for each project.

    Modules or the Intensive Foundation Course and Certifcate

    IV in Design are taught in the ollowing Adobe Sotware:IllustratorPhotoshopInDesign

    Modules or the Foundation in Web Design are taught in the

    ollowing Adobe Sotware: Fireworks

    IllustratorPhotoshop

    If software is uncharted territory for you, fear not! We help

    you step by step and teach from the ground up. No priorAdobe knowledge is necessary. Its much easier than youwould imagine!

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    HOWDO ISTUDY

    ONLINE?Once you enrol with The Graphic Design School you will be able to start your rst module in as little as ve 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 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.

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    WHERE

    THE

    JOBS

    ARE

    After completing our course you will be prepared to seek

    design employment in almost any industry. Our graduates

    are currently working as

    Art Directors

    Freelance Designers

    Junior Designers

    In House Designers

    Creative Directors Web Designers

    Print Designers

    Copywriters and more

    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 rms and Studios

    Large corporations

    Fashion Government agencies

    Non-prot organizations

    And many more

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    ToniColes

    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 successfulfreelance Graphic Designer,

    and inhouse designer for an

    agency having designed for

    international powerhouses

    such as Shell Oil, Avis,

    Honda, Dulux Paints and

    American Express. Tonis love

    of education along with her

    industry experience in design

    make her an inspirational

    mentor for students.

    TraceyHonig

    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 Este 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 nd their own passion for all

    things creative.

    Lee-AnneOBrien

    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 freelance graphic

    designer, and inhouse designer

    for The Graphic Design School.

    With her industry experience

    and keen eye for design, she

    strives to use her knowledge

    to inspire students to reach their

    full potential.

    MEETA FEWOF OUR

    TUTORSAND STAFF

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    ENROLMENT Enrolment for all courses (except the Upgrade) is provided via the TGDS website. Web enrolmentis available 24/7.

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    Please read the student Information handbook prior to enrolment, this handbook can be down-

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    ENROL NOW! CLICKON THE COURSE AND PAYMENT OPTION OF YOUR CHOICE

    YOU MAY ENROL IN THE CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN UPGRADE COURSE THRO UGH THE SCHOOL ONCE THE INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

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    $255per month

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    PaymentinFull

    $695one off payment

    FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSE

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    $725per month

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    6monthsplanat

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    the enrolments page. Click here.

    6monthsplanat

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