Graphic Design & Print Media Courses - Arts & Design

Produce artwork and design for print and electronic media

TAFE SA graphic design courses prepare you for a career producing artwork and page layouts for reproduction in print and electronic media. This can include magazines, newspapers, books and websites, corporate identity programs and advertising campaigns. Our printing courses encompass aspects of electronic publishing, graphic design and printing, as well as web design and development. You’ll study computer technology and design, electronic publishing, digital design and sign production.

Study Online or On Campus

As a TAFE SA graphic design student you can choose to study online or on campus. You will combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. You’ll take a practical hands-on approach to studying topics such as design foundations, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Drawing for Design, Design History, Creative Thinking, Illustration, Design Studio, Branding Identity and Interactive Design.

Graphic Design and Print Media Courses

Award Courses Help…		National Code
Certificate III Program in Graphic Design Production
Certificate IV in Design		CUA40715
Diploma of Graphic Design		CUA50715
Diploma Program in Visual Communication
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design		CUA60315
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design/Bachelor of Media – Uni of Adelaide Pathway

Short Courses Help…	Duration
Adobe Bundle - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator	6 weeks
Adobe Illustrator CC (Beginner to Intermediate)	6 weeks
Adobe InDesign CC (Beginner to Intermediate)	6 weeks
Adobe Photoshop CC (Beginner to Intermediate)	6 weeks
Assembling your Graphic Design Portfolio	3 weeks
Design with Canva	2 days

Apprenticeships and Traineeships Help…		National Code
Certificate III in Print Communications		ICP31415

International Courses Help…	CRICOS Code
Diploma of Graphic Design	090457K
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design	093661D

Courses for School Students Help…	Duration
Graphic Design Fundamentals	10 weeks

Study your Diploma Online

The Diploma Program in Visual Communication (CUA50715) is delivered fully online with lecturer facilitation. You will gain a sound understanding of design theory and practice and the ability to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions.

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Graphic Design in Schools

Established exclusively for schools, students can get a taste of Graphic Design while completing Year 10, 11 or 12 by studying a Certificate III in Graphic Design Fundamentals (CUA30715).

Graphic Design is all around us - visual communication is used to point us in the right direction, to encourage people to purchase products, to provide people with warnings and so much more. Are you looking to make a start in your graphic design career? Do you have a strong creative flair? Then this is the course for you!

"Having completed a VET course in Fashion during Year 12, I enjoyed the practical and engaging learning style that TAFE SA promotes. I felt confident that returning to TAFE SA to study Graphic Design would benefit me greatly, not only in regards to the skills I would gain, but the valuable industry links available."

Chloe Miller

Graduate, Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design