Vocational Pathway: Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design) (105792A) + Diploma of Graphic Design (105818G) - Lidcombe

TAFE NSW's Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design) focuses on design processes and develops students' existing skills and knowledge so they can build their career in the global design industry. At TAFE NSW, they will study in purpose-built studios, workspaces and galleries, meet other creative students and build their network.

The Certificate course is for people who want to have a career in graphic design. It provides graduates with fundamental skills in graphic design with an emphasis on exploration and experimentation of the design process. In this course they can explore aspects of graphic design discipline which can be extended upon with further study at diploma and advanced diploma levels.

TAFE NSW's Diploma of Graphic Design strengthens creative and technical design skills and deepens student's abilities in visual storytelling.

Design thinking and creative problem solving are skills that are in demand in creative and broader industries. The graphic design creative practices and processes implemented in this course help graduates to think outside the square and problem solve on a physical, digital and conceptual level.

Graduates learn how to develop and extend their design skills and practice, research visual communication history and theory, develop graphic design practices to meet industry needs and present a body of creative work.