Associate Degree of Applied Graphic Design
This course has been discontinued - the information is provided for continuing students.
Overview
Note: No further offers are being made into this course for Semester 2, 2013 and for 2014
The Associate Degree of Applied Graphic Design enables individuals to broaden their knowledge and skills in specialist areas and to develop theoretical graphic design concepts. Students learn how to demonstrate these concepts through their own design work and to contribute to a strategy to achieve design outcomes.
The majority of units will be delivered at the Wantirna campus. Some units may be delivered at the Prahran and Hawthorn campuses.
| Duration | 2 years full-time or equivalent | ||||
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| Study mode | Full-time Part-time (day) | ||||
| Course code | ADGD10 | ||||
| Fees | For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees |
Course in detail
Course description
Note: No further offers are being made into this course for Semester 2, 2013 and for 2014
The Associate Degree of Applied Graphic Design has been developed to equip individuals with a broad range of knowledge in relation to graphic design and the specialised areas surrounding this environment. Individuals will enhance and develop skills in drawing, design areas, management and business.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)
Course structure
The Associate Degree of Applied Graphic Design consists of 16 units of study, totalling 200 credit points.
Units of study
The majority of units will be delivered at the Wantirna campus. Some units may be delivered at the Prahran and Hawthorn campuses.
First year units
ADAGD111 Visual Communication for Graphic Design
ADAGD112 Ideas, techniques and concept development for graphic design
ADAGD113 Context and the Culture of Graphic Design
ADAGD114 Typographic Practice: From print to online media
ADAGD121 Visual Investigation for Ideas and Narratives
ADAGD122 Diversity and Representation of Graphic Design
ADAGD123 Graphic Design and Branding
ADAGD124 Digital Design
ADAGD111 Visual Communication for Graphic Design
ADAGD112 Ideas, techniques and concept development for graphic design
ADAGD113 Context and the Culture of Graphic Design
ADAGD114 Typographic Practice: From print to online media
ADAGD121 Visual Investigation for Ideas and Narratives
ADAGD122 Diversity and Representation of Graphic Design
ADAGD123 Graphic Design and Branding
ADAGD124 Digital Design
Second year units ADAGD211 Visualising Ideas
ADAGD212 Typography Studio
ADAGD213 Design for Packaging (2D, 3D and time-based media)
ADAGD214 Methods of Investigation
ADAGD221 Design for Production
ADAGD222 Communicating Practice
ADAGD223 Graphic Design Strategy
ADAGD224 Design and Business Strategy
ADAGD212 Typography Studio
ADAGD213 Design for Packaging (2D, 3D and time-based media)
ADAGD214 Methods of Investigation
ADAGD221 Design for Production
ADAGD222 Communicating Practice
ADAGD223 Graphic Design Strategy
ADAGD224 Design and Business Strategy
Upon satisfactory completion, graduates will be eligible for a third year entry into the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design), with the option to move into the Industry Placement / Honours stream. Students who are interested in this Industry Placement option must apply to the Faculty of Design during their second year of the Associate Degree.
For further information refer to http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of visual language
- Apply ethical and sustainability principles to design
- Demonstrate skills in graphic design
- Analyse cultural history that informs current thought and debate within design
- Demonstrate research and study skills
- Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of historical and contemporary ideas
- Relate practical studies in design to a professional business context
- Present work to a professional standard
- Explore and understand the design process
- Manage design and production processes
- Experiment with a range of traditional and non-traditional materials and processes
Career opportunities
Possible job roles include graphic designer, multimedia designer, web designer or illustrators, in advertising, retail merchandising or packaging design.
Graduate attributes
- Capable in their chosen paraprofessional and vocational areas; able to work within design industry and with other graphic designers and clients
- Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community; able to accept challenges
- Effective and ethical in work and community situations; able to evaluate and monitor their own artistic work performance
- Adaptable and able to manage change; able to redefine briefs within time and cost constraints
- Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing; able to maintain networks and relationships
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Standard entry - Year 12
2012 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 20 in any other English; and portfolio selection. Candidates will be required to forward a portfolio demonstrating drawing and design skills including originality in graphic design or other artwork. Please see Portfolio Guidelines section following.
Standard entry - non Year 12
Students not holding an appropriate Year 12 or equivalent qualification may submit a direct application. Any previous qualifications and/or work experience may be taken into consideration. Candidates will also be required to forward a portfolio demonstrating drawing and design skills including originality in graphic design or other artwork.
Students not holding an appropriate Year 12 or equivalent qualification may submit a direct application. Any previous qualifications and/or work experience may be taken into consideration. Candidates will also be required to forward a portfolio demonstrating drawing and design skills including originality in graphic design or other artwork.
Standard entry - TAFE or other universities, institutions
Students who have completed an advanced diploma or diploma may be given some credit for their studies. The level of credit granted may depend on the relevance of their qualification to the program in which they are enrolling.
Students who have completed an advanced diploma or diploma may be given some credit for their studies. The level of credit granted may depend on the relevance of their qualification to the program in which they are enrolling.
Portfolio guidelines
All applicants for the Associate Degree of Applied Graphic Design must submit a portfolio for review. Applicants can download the Portfolio Guidelines from our Design website.
More information on the course can be obtained on the Faculty web page.
Pathways
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program is in place at Swinburne. Upon satisfactory completion, graduates will be eligible for a third year entry into the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design), with the option to move into the Industry Placement / Honours stream. For further information refer to http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/
Credit transfer
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/credit/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details can be found on the RPL website at http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl/Apply
How to apply
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
VTAC code: 36051 (CSP), 36053 (IFP)
VTAC code: 36051 (CSP), 36053 (IFP)
For further information, visit the VTAC website.
Part-time study is also available to Australian citizens and holders of Australian residency.
Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.
This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case-by-case basis.
Part-time study is also available to Australian citizens and holders of Australian residency.
Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.
This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case-by-case basis.
Please see Entry Requirements above for portfolio guidelines.