This qualification will give you a strong grounding in graphic design skills, as well as an education in a broad range of traditional and digital illustration techniques. You can apply visual problem solving and conceptual development skills to the creation of storyboards, illustrations in technical, architectural, fashion and commercial fields for end users such as advertising, publications and/or print media, children's books; development of digital graphics for the web, television, film industries and the graphic novel. To enter this qualification you will need to show evidence of technical skill and an ability to use graphic design software. These skills and knowledge may have been gained through personal or work experience or through completion of formal study, such as the Certificate IV in Design (CUA40715). Course Structure To receive the Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration) students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Develop and extend design skills and practice Refine drawing and other visual representation tools Research visual communication history and theory Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications Produce typographic design solutions Create and manipulate graphics Design and manipulate complex layouts Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs Present a body of own creative work Additional Units Implement design solutions Create observational drawings Select and refine a specialised drawing technique Research and apply light and colour Refine 2-D design ideas and processes Refine 3-D design ideas and processes Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art Develop and refine illustrative work Develop professional illustrations Extend expertise in specialist creative fields Career opportunities On successful completion, you will have developed the skills and knowledge required for employment as an entry level graphic designer/illustrator, creating work in such areas as advertising and print publication, web graphics, children's books, graphic novels and the film and television industry.