TAFE Queensland
Diploma of Graphic Design
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Embrace your creative side with this hands-on graphic design diploma. This comprehensive design course will provide you with the specialised skills and hands-on experience to flourish within the fast-paced world of graphic design. You will learn the professional skills necessary to work successfully in any business environment including interpreting briefs, marketing strategies and project management.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there's strong future growth predicted for a range of digital creative roles including graphic and web designers and illustrators. There's likely to be around 27,000 jobs created in these occupations over the next five years.
In this course you will gain a diverse range of skills in technical and theoretical design principles and their application in everyday design. Expand on your creative talents through practical exercises in web design, photography, typography, branding, packaging, digital and online design, illustration and portfolio design, all while working in a collaborative, studio environment. You will have access to commercial grade studios and the opportunity to develop close industry contact through site visits to professional design studios.
Successful completion of this TAFE Queensland diploma will give you the skills you need to work individually or collaboratively as a graphic designer, multimedia designer or digital artist within the creative industries environment. Successful completion also provides great articulation opportunities into higher education courses.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
- 50 Waterway Drive, Coomera
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Graphic Design will prepare you for the following roles.
Brand Designer
Brand Designers are responsible for an organisation’s visual identity and branding. They oversee the development of logos, icons, corporate colours...
Art Director
An Art Director oversees the visual representation of an organisation or the creative design elements of a particular project. You’ll collaborate w...
Graphic Designer
A Graphic Designer creates visual material for use by their organisation or for outside clients. You’ll use a range of design software to prepare w...
Visual Designer
A Visual Designer looks after the overall look of a brand or project. You’ll liaise with marketing and graphic design colleagues to develop visual...
UI Designer
A UI Designer oversees the user interface of a company’s website or digital presence. You’ll incorporate ways for users to interact with a product...
Creative Designer
A Creative Designer develops visual concepts and designs that communicate ideas to inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. You might work in adver...
Signwriter
A Signwriter creates and installs signs for businesses, organisations and public facilities. You might work with clients to design signs, advertisi...
Screen Printer
A Screen Printer produces printed materials using manual or machined screen printing equipment. You might use a range of printing techniques such a...
Online Content Creator
An Online Content Creator is responsible for developing and producing engaging content across various digital platforms, including social media, we...
Multimedia Artist
A Multimedia Artist creates visual content across multiple platforms, including digital, print, animation, and video media, utilising software tool...
2D Designer
A 2D Designer creates visual content for digital and print media, including graphics, illustrations, and layouts. You may work in areas like advert...
Motion Designer
A Motion Designer is responsible for creating engaging animations and visual effects while collaborating with various teams to develop creative con...
Publishing Coordinator
A Publishing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the production process of various publications, ensuring that projects are completed on time...
Design Coordinator
A Design Coordinator oversees the creation of looks for interior and exterior environments. You might work on large projects or smaller designs. De...
UX Developer
A UX Developer focuses on creating seamless and engaging user experiences for digital products. You might work in a tech company, design agency, or...
Exhibition Designer
An Exhibition Designer creates engaging and visually striking displays for exhibitions, trade shows, and museums. You might work for design firms,...
Packaging Designer
A Packaging Designer creates innovative and functional packaging solutions for products across various industries. You might work for a design agen...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
