Graphic Design & Media

This qualification prepares individuals to use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts.

Certificate III in Print Communications ICP31415

The Certificate III in Print Communications (ICP31415) is suitable for trainees wishing to gain a broad and thorough knowledge of the Printing and Graphic Arts industry. The course provides the opportunity to develop pre-press skills in typography, design and layout, preparation of files for print, scanning images, image outputting, imposition and a range of current industry software applications.

Qualifications
Students successfully completing the course will receive the Certificate III in Print Communications (ICP31415)

JOB PROSPECTS
Graduates of the Certificate III in Print Communications (ICP31415) course will be able to seek employment as Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of year 11 or equivalent

All students entering this qualification must have an English language proficiency level of one of the below:

IELTS band score of 5.5 ( Academic or general version) or equivalent internationally recognized exam result in line with DIBP requirements or
IELTS band score of 4.5 ( Academic or general version) or equivalent combined with Satisfactory completion of at least 20 weeks of ELICOS or
Completed secondary studies equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification from an English – Language speaking country.
Be eligible for an English language exemption in line with DIBP requirements

SELECTION CRITERIA
Assessment of previous training/experience, if relevant, will be made as part of the application process.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY

Unit Code	Title	Core/Elective
ICPSUP216	Inspect quality against required standards	Core
ICPSUP260	Maintain a safe work environment	Core
ICPSUP262	Communicate in the workplace	Core
BSBSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	Core
ICPKNW322	Develop knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry	Elective A
ICPDMT263	Access and use the internet	Elective A
ICPPRP211	Develop a basic design concept	Elective A
ICPPRP221	Select and apply type	Elective A
ICPPRP224	Produce pages using a page layout application	Elective A
ICPPRP225	Produce graphics using a graphics application	Elective A
ICPPRP252	Output images	Elective A
ICPPRP321	Produce a typographic image	Elective A
ICPPRP322	Digitise images for reproduction	Elective A
ICPPRP324	Create pages using a page layout application	Elective A
ICPPRP334	Prepare an imposition format for printing processes	Elective B
ICPPRP386	Undertake digital proofing	Elective B
ICPPRP284	Produce PDF files for online or screen display	Elective A
ICPDMT321	Capture a digital image	Elective B
ICPDMT322	Edit a digital image	Elective A
ICTWEB429	Create a simple mark-up language document tovspecification	Elective C
ICPPRP396	Generate high-end PDF files	Elective B

Diploma of Screen and Media CUA51015

TheDiploma of Screen and Media is suitable for trainees wishing to gain skills and knowledge to work in many areas of multimedia design and production across the arts, entertainment, e-commerce and media industries. The Diploma course develops multimedia skills in graphic arts, web page development, 2D and 3D animation, screen design, multimedia authoring, scripting languages and advanced HTML.

Qualifications
Students successfully completing the course will receive the Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA51015)

JOB PROSPECTS
On successful completion of the course graduates can seek employment in one of the job roles specified such as animation/digital effects designer, creative technologist, and interactive media creator/designer/developer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
RTO Has determined that for the purpose of entry to this qualification any AQF vocational qualification at or above Cert IV level is a relevant qualification.