Graphic Design
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Graphic Design
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
Campuses
Bendigo, Mildura
Course description
This course encompasses diverse disciplines including advertising, publishing, corporate and product design, brand management, multimedia, web-based communications, commercial illustration and photography. It trains students in the creative thinking and aesthetic design skills necessary for employment in the contemporary, multi-faceted communications industry.
Course structure
Content comprises compulsory core subjects with a choice of studio and/or general electives. Studies include: Applied design, typography, photography, drawing and illustration, technical applications (print, pre-press and digital), animation, and professional practice (research, branding and application), along with cultural studies relevant to the designers task of communicating ideas, messages or broader information from client to customer.
Contact hours
Approximately 12 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
Handbook
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)
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/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlVice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship for students commencing full-time study. See : www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/regional/lvcrs
Other awards and prizes are available once enrolled; see www.latrobe.edu.au/visualarts/awards.htm
Selection
Interview (40%) and folio (60%). Refer to the current year VTAC Guide or contact the School of Visual Arts for full details.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit the VTAC Pi form, providing details in essay format re prior educational experiences and reasons for interest in the course.
Bendigo: Applicants must contact the Course Administrator, School of Visual Arts and Design, either in writing or by emailing visualarts@latrobe.edu.au
Mildura: Applicants must contact Neil Fettling at n.fettling@latrobe.edu.au
Both campuses require applicants to arrange an interview by the date specified in the VTAC guide.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English. To aid the development of their portfolio, applicants are advised to undertake Studio Arts and/or Art.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Additional information
Hear our 2009 Open Day session about this course on iTunes
Career opportunities
Graduates find employment in the communications industry: 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.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/courses.html
Contact information
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School of Visual Arts
Bendigo campus:
T (03) 5444 7969
E visualarts@latrobe.edu.au
Mildura campus:
T (03) 5051 4004
E n.fettling@latrobe.edu.au
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover