UndergraduateArts & Design
Diploma of Graphic Design
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Cut through the noise with design skills that set you apart. Build your creative and conceptual communication strengths through supported, hands‑on studio learning with industry professionals. Work on real-world creative challenges through industry briefs, while mastering the fundamentals tools, such as InDesign, Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects. Graduate ready to design across packaging, motion graphics, and content creation for social and emerging media. Get a copy of our course guide This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia. This course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core skills developed: Environmental design Communication Problem solving Technical skills Adobe Suite
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Graphic DesignerANZSCO 232411
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Industrial DesignerANZSCO 232312
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Web DesignerANZSCO 232414
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To enter this qualification, applicants require a minimum of Year 12 completion or equivalent. Applicants must also provide evidence of their technical skills and ability to: produce multiple examples of graphic design work that meets different design requirements produce typography that supports the overall design solution use graphic design industry software (e.g. Adobe) Applicants will be required to provide a folio of work. Skills may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study. This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page. Entry.
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