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Diploma of Graphic Design CUA50720

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Course overview

  • Learn graphic design from industry professionals
  • Get the practical skills employers are looking for
  • Put your existing artistic skills to work

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Duration Up to two and a half years
How it works Study online. With a difference
Price $8,200 upfront | $378.46 per week (payment plan)
Career opportunities Graphic designer | Art director
Course topics Course topics
Units 19 nationally recognised units
Pathways University courses
Entry requirements Graphic Design Portfolio Builder Module
Assessments Practical assessments | Written projects
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Key Benefits

Create a professional portfolio

The most important part of launching your graphic design career is a strong portfolio that shows off your amazing design skills. With the Diploma of Graphic Design, you’ll create a diverse portfolio of works you can use in your job search immediately!

Flexible learning

This course is delivered online with self-paced learning, allowing you to manage your time effectively while gaining practical design skills.

Practical skills

Our comprehensive course is adaptable to whatever software you have access to, so whether you’re designing in a free Canva account or have the full Adobe suite, you’ll gain practical skills to advance your career

Nationally recognised

The Diploma of Graphic Design is nationally recognised. So not only will it help you accelerate your career, you may be able to use it as part of your pathway to higher education. Just check with the uni of your choice before you enrol.

Course Accreditation

You’ll need to complete each of these 19 nationally recognised units of competency in order to be awarded your CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Specialisations

Course Assessments

The experts who design and deliver our courses have developed an assessment framework that’s uniquely designed to help you gain a deep understanding of the material. They’ll give you the kind of knowledge and skills you can use in the real world as a digital marketing operator or manager.

Assessment formats include:

Career Opportunities

The graphic design industry is growing at an incredible pace, meaning that there will be more jobs available at a higher salary than most other industries. There is estimated to be a 21.7% increase in jobs in this industry over the next 5 years, and with the diversity of industries that need graphic designers, you can bet you’ll find something that’ll match your personal style.

Key opportunities include:

*Source: Seek Australia 2025

Pathways

The Diploma of Graphic Design will allow you to kickstart your career straight away. But if you want to take your education further, it can also get you on the path to higher education.

A Diploma can be used to apply or even get course credit for a relevant university degree, like a Bachelor of Graphic Design.

Ensure you check with the university you’re considering about what your options for entry and course credits, before enrolling with Monarch Institute.

Entry requirements

To enrol in the Diploma of Graphic Design you must complete the Graphic Design Portfolio Builder module to showcase your skills. For more information on this mandatory module, give us a call on 1300 738 955.

What equipment is recommended?

You will need access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course:

  • Working computer with Microsoft Office (2016 or later)
  • Access to the internet
  • Access to a smart phone, video camera or web camera is required

We highly recommend you have access to Adobe Creative Cloud. Student discounts are available from Adobe.

https://www.adobe.com/au/creativecloud/buy/students.html

Course Topics

You’ll need to study a total of 19 units, which are spread out over five modules.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Course Duration

This course is designed to be completed within 12 months however Monarch’s training plan allows you to take up to 30 months. You’re expected to complete at least one module every six months.

There is no minimum timeframe to complete this course. Students who are highly motivated and well organised can complete the full course at an accelerated pace.

The key factors that influence course completion are a student’s experience, time availability, how fast they work and how committed they are.

How it works

More than online

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How does it work?

This course has been developed to give you absolute flexibility. Study on your couch, on public transport, on your break at work, out in the park – wherever and whenever you like. The best part is, with Monarch Institute, ‘online’ doesn’t mean ‘alone’. You’ll be backed by our trainers at every step along the way.

What support will I get?

Your trainer will be happy to contact you via phone, video call, or email (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm). So you definitely won’t feel alone. You’ll also have access to our student Facebook groups, so you can discuss the material with other students. It’s a handy way to stay in touch with trainers and others in the same course.

Course Price

Upfront payment

$8,200

The most cost-effective option. Pay upfront and save 20% compared to the total payment plan. Payment options include electronic funds transfer (EFT), credit card (Mastercard or Visa), cheque or cash.

Payment plan

$378.46  per week, paid over 26 weeks (total $9,840)

This option is suitable for students wanting to manage their cash flow. It’s handy if you want to get started right away, but don’t have the full amount on hand. Payment must be made with MasterCard or Visa.

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