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Associate Degree of Applied Graphic Design 

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Full-time
Part-time (day & evening) 		Undergraduate 2 years full-time or equivalent Prahran (Semester 1, Term 2, Winter Term, Semester 2)
Wantirna (Semester 1, Term 2, Winter Term, Semester 2)

The Associate Degree of Applied Graphic Design enables individuals to broaden their knowledge and skills in specialist areas and to develop theoretical graphic design concepts. Students learn how to demonstrate these concepts through their own design work and to contribute to a strategy to achieve design outcomes.

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The Associate Degree of Applied Graphic Design has been developed to equip individuals with a broad range of knowledge in relation to graphic design and the specialised areas surrounding this environment. Individuals will enhance and develop skills in drawing, design areas, management and business.
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

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  • Demonstrate knowledge of visual language
  • Apply ethical and sustainability principles to design
  • Demonstrate skills in graphic design
  • Analyse cultural history that informs current thought and debate within design
  • Demonstrate research and study skills
  • Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of historical and contemporary ideas
  • Relate practical studies in design to a professional business context
  • Present work to a professional standard
  • Explore and understand the design process
  • Manage design and production processes
  • Experiment with a range of traditional and non-traditional materials and processes

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The Associate Degree of Applied Graphic Design consists of 16 units of study, totalling 200 credit points.

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First year units
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help students internationalise their degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing students to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during their degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Studies done on exchange can be credited towards the Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne.
 
For further information visit the Education Abroad website at http://www.international.swinburne.edu.au/study-abroad/

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Possible job roles include graphic designer, multimedia designer, web designer or illustrators, in advertising, retail merchandising or packaging design.

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  • Capable in their chosen paraprofessional and vocational areas; able to work within design industry and with other graphic designers and clients
  • Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community; able to accept challenges
  • Effective and ethical in work and community situations; able to evaluate and monitor their own artistic work performance
  • Adaptable and able to manage change; able to redefine briefs within time and cost constraints
  • Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing; able to maintain networks and relationships

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Standard entry - Year 12
Successful completion of VCE or an equivalent qualification. In addition, candidates will be required to present a portfolio demonstrating drawing and design skills including originality in graphic design or other artwork.
 
Standard entry - non Year 12
Students not holding an appropriate Year 12 or equivalent qualification may submit a direct application. Any previous qualifications and/or work experience may be taken into consideration. Candidates will also be required to present a portfolio demonstrating drawing and design skills including originality in graphic design or other artwork.
 
Standard entry - TAFE or other universities, institutions
Students who have completed an advanced diploma or diploma may be given some credit for their studies. The level of credit granted may depend on the relevance of their qualification to the program in which they are enrolling.

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Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/credit/

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An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program is in place at Swinburne. Upon satisfactory completion, graduates will be eligible for a third year entry into the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design), with the option to move into the Industry Placement / Honours stream. For further information refer to http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details can be found on the RPL website at http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl/

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For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees

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For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: www.swin.edu.au/scholarships

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Applicants apply direct to Swinburne by downloading the application form at: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/apply/tafe/

Year 12 students may apply through VTAC.

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