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WHY GRAPHIC DESIGN?If you have a creative spirit, a passion for working with people and a penchant for solving puzzles, then you have the

ingredients to be a great graphic designer. The courses are designed to inspire the designer inside you. Whether you are look-

ing to kick start a career in graphic or web design, or you simply want to create better ads, flyers, brochures and websites

for your business, we’ll give you the tools you need to create dynamic, meaningful, professional quality logos, layouts, flyers,

ads, posters and websites. Read on to find the course that’s right for you.

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5. Graphic design is fun. There are not many other fields where you get to be creative everyday, and get paid to do it!

6. Graphic designers can do freelance work. Not many professional fields have the ability to work on a freelance basis. As a freelance graphic designer you can be your own boss or make extra money on the weekends.

7. You’re never alone. The graphic design field is huge. There are hundreds of groups, organisations, websites, blogs, magazines and books devoted just to the field of graphic design.

8. We know you will love it!

EIGHTREASONS TO BECOME A GRAPHIC DESIGNER

1. Design is all around us. Every industry needs graphic design. And will continue to need the services of graphic designers. It’s a smart career choice!

2. Graphic design comes in many flavours.

Print, web, interactive, motion, animation, editorial, packaging and many more. You’re sure to find a niche.

3. Graphic designs have workplace flexibility. As a graphic designer, you can work for small studios or firms, large scale ad agencies, corporations or even from home as a freelance designer!

4. Graphic design is universal. Every country and city will have companies and indi-viduals that will need your services.

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Lomography article

An article on one persons journey starting Lomography

Date Created: September 2010James Kent ©2010

One Lomographer reminisces on her transition from

digital to analogue photography and how it changed

her view on the world

T here was a time when I was

just as obsessed with digital

photography as the next per-

son. I would waltz around with my

Canon SLR, adjusting white balance,

spending way too long deciding on an

angle, making sure each picture fit the

specifications of a “great photo” I had

learned over the years. However, every

day when I had finished and brought

the memory card to my computer, there

was a distinct disappointment in what

I had created. Every picture seemed

stale, like I had taken the same picture

as a thousand other people...

As I’ve gotten more and more experience

with putting my pictures in the hands

of fate via analogue photography, I’ve

developed more and more disdain for the

digital photography with which I used to

be so enamored. If a digital photographer

captures even the barest semblance of

what they want to see in their picture, it

takes mere minutes for either their camera

or their computer program to fix it into a

“perfect photo.” Digital photographers take so much time

lining their pictures up, autofocusing,

autoleveling, autocontrast-and-coloring,

and not only that, but they also will take

dozens of the same photo over and over

again, just in case there are any minor

imperfections in some that couldn’t be

tolerated. I’m so glad I was able to let of

that control-freak mentality. Now my soul

takes my pictures, not my brain.

I n decades past, there was a majesty

in capturing a moment, and it meant

something to be able to trust your

camera and your film enough to let them

be the only witness to an instant that, per-

haps, would never again come to pass.

This is no longer the case; now that any-

thing can be recreated and retouched to

whether I’ll ever pick up a digital camera

again. Lomography has taught me never

to take a moment for granted, because

perhaps the picture won’t come out ex-

actly as I wanted it to. It has taught me

that pictures are waiting everywhere, and

if you’re too focused on bringing out their

best light all the time, you might not ever

even notice them. Most of all, it has taught me that, while

a boring, lifeless beauty can be found in

monotonous perfection, a magnificence

that teems with life, random impulse, and

small miracles can be found anywhere, as

long as you are willing to take a chance

on it.To find out more on lomography visit

www.lomography.com“ dont think - just shoot ”

fit our every specification, there is noth-

ing awe-inspiring in today’s photography.

Every picture is cookie-cutter faultless,

easy to look at and easy to enjoy, but

worthless and devoid of emotion.

My foray into analogue photography was

an attempt to return to the days where it

wasn’t guaranteed that a picture would

come out well, and every one that did was

a blessing from a higher power that called

for rejoicing. It would be an enormous

lie to say that every one of my photos has

been beautiful, or even attractive in the

slightest.Some of them are boring, some of them

are blurry, most of them are out of focus,

and there are a few that I have no idea

what they even are, but all of those are

made up for by the multitude that enchant

me and excite me and make me wonder

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now that anything can be recreated and

retouched, there is nothing awe-inspiring in today’s photography.

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Whether you work for a studio, ad agency or large corporation, you will need specific items and skills. The Graphic Design School will cover all these topics:• Understanding of design principles and theory• Logo Design• Layout Design• Photography• Colour Theory• Layout, Illustration and Photography Design Software• Resumes• Portfolio• WebsiteDesign

After completing our courses you will be well prepared for entry level design jobs!

WHAT EMPLOYERS REQUIRE

Cedric Bixler-Zavala IllustrationDetailed illustration poster

Date Created: September 2009James Kent ©2010

PRINTDESIGN

Design By Daniel Logomark

Description: Logomark for Design By Daniel, a small Brisbane-based kitchen and cabinetry design firm. The target market is 30-50 year olds in upper middle income households. The communication goal is distinction, quality, professionalism, and design.

Credits: Layout and design, Sarah White.

Year: 2010

Client: Personal project

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OURCOURSESWe run four courses: the 11 module INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE, the accredited CERTIFICATE IV IN

DESIGN UPGRADE COURSE, the CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN CUV40311 and the FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSE.

The Graphic Design Courses are run completely Online, offering you the flexibility to study in your own time and at your own

pace, around your lifestyle! Our courses have been specially designed to create a dynamic and interactive student community.

Students have the opportunity to communicate and exchange ideas with tutors, staff and fellow students in the forum. A gallery

and a free e-library stacked the latest design magazines, books and videos are just some of the ways we ensure a rich learning

experience... Our reputation depends upon it!

The Graphic Design School is not just about teaching Graphic Design, its about helping you evolve as an artist. Our meth-

od of teaching and mentoring enables every student to fulfill their artistic dreams by teaching relevant industry skills while

offering constructive individual feedback from tutors as you progress through your creative journey. If you are passionate

about a new career or hobby and would like to learn from award winning teachers and tutors, take the challenge and enrol

in The Graphic Design School Today!

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OUR COURSESThe INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE is an online intensive foundational course in graphic design. You will cover 11 modules during the

course and be issued a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course. This course will arm you with all the skills needed

to be a graphic designer. You will complete the course with a well rounded portfolio showcasing your skills. The Graphic Design School offers

this course for people who are wanting to become graphic designers yet do not feel they need a government accredited qualification to do so.

The Graphic design industry is reputed to be an industry based on portfolio. This considered, The Graphic Design School believes that offering

an alternate to the government accredited qualification pathway offers students the flexibility to undertake study without the price tag attached

to a qualification. Approximate time to complete this course is 700 hours. The price of this course is £1300. There are two payment plans to

choose from if you wish to pay in part. Refer to the last page of this brochure for payment plan breakdowns.

If you do need a qualification for your studies, we have the solution. Students who complete the Intensive Foundation Course are eligible to

upgrade to the accredited CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN CUV40311 QUALIFICATION. The first step to upgrading to the Certificate IV in Design

is a recognition process conducted by the school. Because you have submitted your work online, we have a record of your progress that we

check off in our marking systems against the 15 units of competency in the Certificate IV in Design. After you enrol in the accredited course,

one of our experienced tutors will go back to the work you submitted in Modules 1- 11 and mark it against the accredited qualification and its

units of competency.  So, you have a tonne of recognition of high quality work that flows into the Certificate IV in Design assessment records.

As part of the upgrade you will submit 5 extra assessments and these will complete the accredited qualification criteria. These assessments

are industry related and will prepare you all the more for workplace expectations. Approximate time to complete the upgrade is 20 hours. The

price of the course upgrade is £1500, with a part payment plan available. Please refer to the website for details.

STUDENTS CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO ENROL IN THE FULL QUALIFICATION AT THE TIME OF ENROLMENT TOO. The Certificate IV in

Design course is comprised of 12 modules that have been holistically designed around the 15 units of competency comprised in the Certificate

IV in Design CUV40311 training package. The total cost for the course is £2820, these costs are broken down into part payments. Approximate

time to complete the course is 720 hours.

The FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSE will give you an understanding of the principles of graphic design for the web/screen environ-

ment. You will cover 4 modules during the course and be issued a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course. The

course is suitable for aspiring web designers with a beginner level of Adobe Software knowledge. It is also suitable for print graphic design-

ers who want to expand their portfolio to include web design, self-taught designers, web developers who want to learn about web design

and people with an interest in design. The course will equip you with all the skills necessary to understand information and interface design,

and the ability to plan and design a multi-page website project. The price of this course is £460 for students new to the school and £390 for

post graduates or current students. Approximate time to complete the course is 200 hours.

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INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE OUTLINEModule 1: Introduction to Graphic Design. An overview of what graphic design is and the varied professional opportunities it provides. Students will beinspired by great work and introduced to the most popular designer sites and understand work in the various industries that designers work in. The assessment work involves research of a chosen designer, that will open the eyes of the student to the amazing design everywhere around us.

Module 2: Design Basics. Students will begin putting design elements and principles into practice and make decisions using the visual language of a designer. By doing very simple studies, this module will introduce students to vector based software applications, and help them see the power of design and carefully ap-plied principles. Via step by step video tutorials.

Module 3: Introduction to Typography. An overview of what typography is and the integral role it plays in graphic design. Upon completion of this module, stu-dents will be introduced to typography as design, and be able to identify type styles and render font families. The module that inspires a love of type.

Module 4: Colour Theory and Practice. Students will learn the critical elements and principles of colour that create meaningful design. Upon completion of this module, students will have a knowledge of the vocabulary and tools needed to create dynamic, meaningful colour compositions and colour palettes, and under-stand the power of colour choice in design.

Module 5: Type Fundamentals. Typographic elements and principles will be put into practice through layout studies within a given format. Exploration of type as a singular letter form, a line of type and paragraph will open the eyes of the student to type as a design element. Students will research and analyse iconic designs, expanding their design knowledge and vocabulary. With the aid of video tutorials students will build upon their knowledge as they begin to draw letter forms and practice letter kerning. Students will understand how Typography affects the way we read and communicate, and how to communicate effectively through type choice and applied design principles. Module 6: Photograph. An overview of digital photography. Upon completion of this module, students will have a working knowledge of the vocabulary and tools needed to create dynamic, meaningful photographic compositions. This module is where students are introduced to pixel-based software and start to ma-nipulate images in Adobe Photoshop. The importance of using grid systems is introduced here. Students learn to conceptualise, sketch ideas and finally produce a magazine ready ad, using their own photography.

Module 7: Logo Design. Students will use the tools they have learned to create basic typographic systems. The focus is on creating dynamic logotypes and understanding how colour and type choice communicate a message. Students will learn how to analyse and manipulate letter forms to create legible, well crafted, meaningful and dynamic logos. Students will start to solve “real world” design problems with the client in mind. This project introduces students to the creative process, the design brief and the integral part that research plays in the design process. Students will use briefs from this point onwards in the course.

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INTENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSE OUTLINEModule 8: Design Systems. Students will begin to show a command of design principles by creating, refining and developing a dynamic, unified organic animal and an icon design system. Students will use Adobe Illustrator (vector-based software) to develop their marks and icon system. Students will further their under-standing of design principles and elements by focussing on unity in design in particular throughout this module.

Module 9: Layout Design Learning Outcome: Students will deepen their knowledge of composition, proportion and layout design by incorporating grid sys-tem, typography, imagery and layout skills in a commercial magazine layout. The ability to plan and create multi-page typographic layouts is taken to an ad-vanced level in this module.

Module 10: Design Systems II: Type & Image Learning Outcome: Students will continue to create design solutions with the real world client in mind. They will learn to define project goals and create a design brief for a client of their choosing. In this module students will create a complete design system for their client, including Corporate Identity (logo, business card, letterhead, branding). Students will also delve into the world Packaging with a complete packaging project. Finally, they will conceptualise, plan and execute a complete Advertising Campaign for a chosen client.

Module 11: Preparing for the Job and Portfolio Creation. Students will learn the importance of marketing themselves and their work and begin to prepare a professional portfolio. They will design a Personal Identity System and learn to plan their Portfolio, analyse and refine their work. Students will create a design system for their portfolio and place their refined work within this system.

Once you have completed the Intensive Foundation Course, you have the option to upgrade to the Certificate IV in Design. This course bridges the gap between the Certificate of Completion and the government accredited qualification

Certificate IV in Design. See the next page for further information.

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CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN UPGRADEThe Certificate IV in Design Course Upgrade option will see student graduating with the

national qualification Certificate IV in Design CUV40311. The entry requirement for this

course upgrade option is successful completion of the Intensive Foundation Course.

The purpose of offering this upgrade is to allow flexibility in study options, students may

decide after completing the Intensive Foundation Course that they wish to ‘go the extra

mile’ to complete a recognised qualification.

All the work, participation in forums and assessments you have completed in the Inten-

sive Foundation Course are recognised in the Certificate IV in Design.

Because you have submitted your work online, we have a record of your progress that we

check off in our marking systems against the 15 units of competency in the Certificate IV in

Design. After you enrol in the accredited course, one of our experienced tutors will go back

to the work you submitted in Modules 1- 11 and mark it against the accredited qualification

and its units of competency. So, you have a tonne of recognition of high quality work that

flows into the Certificate IV in Design assessment records. As part of the upgrade you will

submit 5 extra assessments and these will complete the accredited qualification criteria.

These assessments are industry related and will prepare you all the more for workplace

expectations. Approximate time to complete the upgrade is 20 hours. As this course is self-

paced, students have up to 3 months to complete the extra assessments.

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ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION

The CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design qualification consists of the following

15 units of competency:

Core units

BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

SBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

BSBDES401A Generate design solutions

BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

CUVACD401A Integrate colour theory and design processes

CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project

Elective Units

BSBDES301A Explore the use of colour

BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

BBSBDES304A Source and apply design industry knowledge

CUVGRD302A Use typography techniques

CUVGRD401A Research and apply graphic design techniques

CUVPHI401A Capture images in response to a brief

CUVPHI404A Enhance, manipulate and output photo images

FOR UK &EUROPEANSTUDENTS

If you are living in the EU, it makes sense to have a qualification that employers will recognise.

The Australian Certificate IV in Design is equivalent to a NVQ3 qualification. If you decide to upgrade to the Certificate

IV in Design course you may obtain an NVQ3 Statement of Comparability and a Certificate of Comparability from UK

NARIC. UK NARIC is the National Agency responsible for providing information and advice about vocational, academic

and professional skills and qualifications from all over the world. They provide equivalency and benchmarking services

to individuals to help them work and study anywhere in the world. The process is fast and easy and can be done

online at ecctis.co.uk

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CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN The Intensive Foundation Course delivered by The Graphic Design School is designed as a course that

provides a pathway to a career in Graphic Design. There are 12 modules that make up the course. You

will notice that the modules are the same as in the Intensive Foundation Course and the Certificate IV

upgrade combined.

Unlike the upgrade option, enrolment in this course will see students enrolling in the full qualification from

the time of enrolment. The Certificate IV in Design course is comprised of 12 modules that have been holisti-

cally designed around the 15 units of competency comprised in the Certificate IV in Design CUV40311

training package. Students who wish to apply for Austudy may do so via this full enrolment option only. A

student may also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Students have up to 15 months to complete the 12 modules. The course has been designed to be

completed within 32 weeks. However, as the course is self-paced, you can decide how many hours

a week you wish to concentrate on study. An approximate guide is 720 hours to complete the 12

modules.

Module 1 Introduction to Graphic Design

Module 2 Design Basics

Module 3 Introduction to Typography

Module 4 Colour

Module 5 Advanced Typography

Module 6 Photography

Module 7 Logotype Design

Module 8 Design Systems

Module 9 Layout Design

Module 10 Design Systems II

Module 11 Preparing your Portfolio

Module 12 Advanced Portfolio Refinement and Enhancement;

Preparing for the Job

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FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSEMore than just a web design course, The Graphic Design School brings its ethos of teaching students more than design skills, we aim to instill an understanding of the culture of design combined with the techniques of a solid design process. Students will gain a strong foundation and appreciation of colour, typography and visual hierarchy in web design through the Foundation Web Design Course. Graduates will experience the confidence needed to be able to market their web design skills at the end of the course.

Students will be taught the necessary web design skills in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Fireworks, in a guided step-by-step method via video tutorials. This means you can undertake the Web Design Course with a Beginner Level of software knowledge. We understand that web designers choose to work in one or all three of these programmes, so the course offers the student the opportunity to choose the software that best suits their existing skills set, or to make an informed decision on the best software to learn. Students may in fact choose to learn all three. That choice is up to the individual and the software learning for all three Adobe programmes is available to all Web Design Course students.

You will cover 4 modules during the course and be issued a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course. The course will equip you with all the skills necessary to understand information and interface design, and the ability to plan and design a multi-page website project. It will also equip you with a thorough working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, or Fireworks (or all three!), enabling you to step into your chosen web design role anywhere.

Who is the ideal candidate for this course?• A print designer who wishes to branch out into web design• A self taught designer • A web developer who aims to enhance their skills by learning web design• A person with an interest in web design with a beginner level of skill in Illustrator, Photoshop or Fireworks

Students have 6 months to complete the course. As the course is entirely self paced, students can study online and in their own time. Enrolments are taken all year round, any day of the year. Approximate time to complete the course is 200 hours. This may vary from student to student.

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FOUNDATION WEB DESIGN COURSESoftware LearningFireworks, Illustrator and Photoshop:Importing Files, Grid Systems & Advanced EditingStudies:Definitions and Resolution Understanding File Formats Different Image Techniques Grid Studies For Page Design

Module 3Designing Information and Navigation Interaction Design Software LearningAdvanced Learning and ResourcesStudies:Understanding information architecture design Develop a taxonomical structureUnderstanding users Understanding interaction design elements

Module 4Main Web Design Project Software LearningFireworks, Illustrator and Photoshop:Wireframing, Website Design and Banner DesignScoping a WebsiteInformation Architecture Brainstorming and Concept Designing the Interface Refining the design Preparing the design for development Banner Design

Module 1The Internet And The WebThe History Of The InternetUnderstanding Web Design Graphic Design in the Web Environment Colour on the WebType on the WebSoftware LearningIntroduction to Fireworks, Illustrator and PhotoshopWorking with and editing type, colour, vec-tors and bitmaps in Fireworks, Illustrator and PhotoshopStudies:Interaction design in the real worldInterfaces On The Web Elements In Interface Design Analysing WebsitesDetermining The Canvas SizeResearch User Statistics Calculate The Canvas Research Designing The Canvas Identifying Colour SchemesColour Conversion Studies Colour Scheme DevelopmentApplying Colour Schemes To A DesignTesting For Accessibility ComplianceTypographic & Font Case StudiesVisual Hierarchy Using Design & Text

Module 2Images and Multimedia on the Web Layout in Interface Design

What you will learn:

• Advancedunderstandingofthe

principles of graphic design for the

web/screen environment.

• AdobeSoftwareLearningforIllus-

trator, Photoshop and Fireworks

• Understandingoftheprinciplesof

user-centred design and it’s applica-

tion in web design, information and

interface design.

• Understandingoftheroleofmarkup

languages for web design and what

they do.

• Abilitytoplananddesignamulti-

page website project.

• WireframeandDesignawebsite

using Illustrator, Fireworks or Photo-

shop, or a combination of the three

programmes.

What you will not learn:

Back-end development (what is hap-

pening on the server) and Javascript.

Why don’t we teach back-end

development in this course?

Back-end web development has now

become a profession in itself. Web de-

signers and developers communicate

with each other and blend their skills

to create complete website projects.

A back-end and web developer is a

software engineer and not a designer.

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5. We take you through the process of creating your very

own portfolio and resume. Obtaining a job in the design

industry is notoriously Portfolio based. The Intensive Foun-

dation Course is designed to arm you with a GREAT portfolio.

The Certificate IV in Design Upgrade Course will arm you

with a great portfolio, a qualification and a personal letter of

recommendation from your tutor.

6. The Intensive Foundation Course not only focuses on the

theory of graphic design, we teach the technical aspects,

including the design software skills you will need to know to

become a designer. With tonnes of video tutorials and written

instruction. Software learning couldn’t be easier.

7. While the courses are online, you are not alone. Each

student has a tutor to grade and critique each assignment.

The Graphic Design School also has a large community of

students and tutors to exchange ideas with and assist you

with any course questions should they arise.

8. The Graphic Design School keeps unnecessary costs

to a minimum, keeping course fees low. Look around!

You will found our courses to be very competitive in price.

Graphic Design is all we do, and we love it! Make sure you

are learning Design from people who specialise in Design, it

makes a difference.

EIGHTSPECIALBENEFITSOF OURCOURSES

1. The Graphic Design School understands that study can

be expensive, that’s why we have created an Intensive

Foundation Course that students can gain all of the design

education necessary without the price tag of a qualification.

We also understand that sometimes qualifications are

necessary, students who have completed the Intensive

Foundation Course may upgrade to the Certificate IV in

Design qualification, how simple is that!

2. The Graphic Design School teaches industry relevant

skills, preparing you for real jobs in the real world. From

idea generation techniques and accurately responding to

real design briefs, to researching, sketching, critiquing,

analysing and software execution of your designs.

3. The courses focuses on practical industry skills. With

fun, challenging studies and assignments contributing to

your portfolio and less of the traditional educative style of

tedious essay and assignment writing.

4. When you are learning in a supportive and user friendly

e-learning environment like ours,studying from home at

your own pace is a dream. No travel, no expensive parking,

no waiting in an overcrowded classroom for ‘your turn’ with

the teacher, with us you can study from the comfort of your

own home.

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WHAT’SREQUIREDON YOURPART?

WHATABOUTSOFTWARE & STUDENT DISCOUNTS?

Note: Full specifications on the above can be found in our student handbook, downloadable on our site.

As a Graphic Design School student you may qualify for the Adobe Student Discount. Students in Australia, NZ, Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) and Europe are eligible to receive the Student discount for the Adobe Creative Suite. Discounts are generally 80% off normal retail price.

Once you have enrolled, the School will issue you a list of authorised Adobe resellers in your area that we have found to be reliable and helpful for our students.

Contact us if you wish to purchase the software at the discounted rate and you will be forwarded a letter to pres-ent on purchase to prove your enrolment at The Graphic Design School.

If you are enrolling in the Intensive Foundation Course and you think that you may undertake the Web Design Course at some stage or you have enrolled in this course, please purchase the Premium Suite as you will be learning Fire-works in the Web Design Course.

The following are required for the Intensive Foundation Course only:• Access to an SLR camera (analogue or digital above 3mpx) for module 6, 9,10 and 11• Equipment to set up a basic photoshoot: 2 lamps and a dropsheet

You will need the following in order to complete our courses:• A computer Mac or PC and Internet connection• Scanner and printer• Illustration Supplies: paper and pencils•For the Intensive Foundation Course and the Certificate IV in Design Course, you need the Adobe Creative Suite Design Standard edition which comes with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat Pro.•FortheWeb Design course will need Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro and Fireworks. This is contained in the Adobe Premium Suite.

The Graphic Design School teaches the software required for the Intensive Foundation, the Certificate IV in Design and Foundation in Web Design Courses through compre-hensive tailor made training videos that align with the skills that you will require for each project.

Modules for the Intensive Foundation Course and Certificate IV in Design are taught in the following Adobe Software:• Illustrator• Photoshop• InDesign

Modules for the Foundation in Web Design are taught in the following Adobe Software:• Fireworks• Illustrator• Photoshop

If software is uncharted territory for you, fear not! We help you step by step and teach from the ground up. No prior Adobe knowledge is necessary. It’s much easier than you would imagine!

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HOWDO ISTUDYONLINE?Once you enrol with The Graphic Design School you will be able to start your first module in as little as five minutes! You will have

access to every convenience as if you were in a classroom! You will be issued a unique username and password for entry into

your own personal Student Secure site called the Schoolyard. In the Schoolyard you will find an e-library packed with design

books, magazines, sample portfolios and video tutorials, a student support forum, your own gallery, information on resources

and goings on in the design community, forum access to staff, students and tutors. All without leaving your living room.

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WHERETHEJOBSARE

After completing our course you will be prepared to seek

design employment in almost any industry. Our graduates

are currently working as

• Art Directors

• Freelance Designers

• Junior Designers

• In House Designers

• Creative Directors

• Web Designers

• Print Designers

• Copywriters and more

Graphic design is everywhere. All industries have a need

for graphic design. You can also do it anywhere; internally,

at home or as a freelancer.

• Ad agencies

• Magazines and newspapers

• Design firms and Studios

• Large corporations

• Fashion

• Government agencies

• Non-profit organizations

• And many more

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Toni Colesstudied Typography in London, and Graphic Design in Victoria Graduating in 1982. Toni has worked as a lecturer and course co-ordinator in Digital Design and Visual Communication at a number of Universities in Australia. Toni also works as a very successful freelance Graphic Designer, and inhouse designer for an agency having designed for international powerhouses such as Shell Oil, Avis, Honda, Dulux Paints and American Express. Toni’s love of education along with her industry experience in design make her an inspirational mentor for students.

Tracey Honigstudied Graphic Design Production and Web Production in Sydney, before embarking on a sterling career at HMV, where she worked as inhouse graphic designer and media planner. Tracey went on to work for Esteé Lauder, producing work for several luxury cosmetic brands across the group. Tracey is currently producing design solutions across various industries as a freelance graphic designer. Clients include Bobbi Brown, Mac Cosmetics and Hasbro. Tracey hopes that with her love of design and inspirational teaching, students will find their own passion for all things creative.

Lee-Anne O’Brienstudied Art & Graphic Design at the AAA School of Advertising in Cape Town, South Africa. She worked for some of the top advertising agencies, before being head hunted by Virgin to work in London, working for Virgin and as a successful freelance designer for 7 years. Her portfolio includes campaign work for Dove, Maybelline, Siemens, Sky UK and GlaxoSmithKline. Now located in Sydney, Australia, she continues working as a freelance graphic designer, and inhouse designer for The Graphic Design School. With her industry experience and keen eye for design, she strives to use her knowledge to inspire students to reach their full potential.

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We would like to thank the talented designers and students that graciously contributed their work to this prospectus. Page 4 from top left to right: Sarah White; David Downing (USA); Bryan Look; James Kent; Reide Iredale; James Kent, Bryan Look; Pitr Fedorezyk; TGDS own work; Juanma Teixido (Paraguay), Oliver Twardowski (Germany)

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