Graphic Design
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Graphic Design
Length
3 years
Campuses
Bendigo, Mildura
Course description
This course aims to give students a strong grounding in brand management, advertising, print management, commercial illustration and photography. It emphasises skills development relevant to roles in diverse areas of the print industry.
Drawing on an extensive network of contacts and industry partners, the curriculum provides diverse opportunities for students to deliver practical design solutions for local, regional, and even international organisations. This experience should give each student an impressive portfolio and substantial preparation for a career in graphic design.
Course structure
Content includes compulsory core subjects and a choice of studio and/or general electives. These cover applied design, typography, photography, drawing and illustration, technical applications (print, pre-press and digital), web design and professional practice (research, branding and application) along with cultural studies relevant to the designer's task of communicating ideas, messages or broader information from client to customer.
From second year onwards, studies build on specific studio subjects and develop sustained studio practice and independent research. Class structures include lectures, workshops, technical demonstrations, tutorials, individual staff-student consultation and studio practice.
Contact hours
Staff-student engagement time (if studying full-time) - approximately 12 contact hours per week of studio study. Outside of these formal hours, students have access to specialist studios where studio technical support is available for information and assistance.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Applied design, art and visual culture, design studies and professional studies.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
20 520
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Students can expect to spend up to A$1000 in the preparation of a presentation folio and an average of A$40 per week for print-outs, mock-ups and presentation materials. Students are encouraged to work on assignments outside classes and University opening hours, which necessitates a computer compatible with those used in University labs - Mac with Adobe Creative Suite programs. All materials, including the computer, may be purchased from any supplier; they remain students' personal property.
Selection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 55
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - Range of Criteria. See VTAC Guide
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 6
Hong Kong A Levels - 5
HKDSE - 8,2
Sri Lankan A - CCD
STPM - 6
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 55
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.3
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 60
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.5
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.0
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Extra requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of visual artwork in their area of interest. Certified photographic evidence of a folio is acceptable for international applicants.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Additional information
The Academic Skills Unit (ASU) at Bendigo offers students the opportunity to improve their language and learning skills. In particular, students are provided with help in the writing of essays and reports and their understanding of critical and analytical texts. The unit also offers specialist assistance in English as a second language (ESL). For further information please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/asu
Career opportunities
Graduates find employment in the communications industry: in advertising, public relations, marketing, newspaper, magazine and book publishing, corporate brand management, and in the production end of television, film, print and web design.