Graphic Design
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Graphic Design
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
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
Application
VTAC/UAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): CSP student contribution $5,310 (per 120 credit points).
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-undergraduatesOther awards and prizes are also available for current students. For more information visit:
www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/current/bendigo/visualarts
www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/current/mildura
Additional 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.
Middle Band
Consideration is given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria. In addition, a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
ATAR n/a (2011)
For more information, see the current VTAC/UAC Guide or call (03) 5444 7969 or (03) 5051 4030 (Mildura).
Extra requirements
Applicants must be available to attend an interview. Those with multimedia folio components must submit these components to the relevant program/s. For interview dates, see the VTAC/UAC Guide.
For more information please call (03) 5444 7969 (Bendigo), or (03) 5051 4030 (Mildura).
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Additional information
To enhance the development of their portfolio, applicants are advised to undertake Studio Arts and/or Arts.
Career opportunities
Graduates have readlily gained employment both within Australia and overseas. Many have found roles across regional centres in the media and communications sectors. Graduates are also likely to find roles 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.