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Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing Course

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Study Method Online
Provider International Career Institute
Recognition IAPCC
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International Career Institute

Course overview

The Graphics Design & Desktop Publishing industry can be a rewarding and challenging creative experience which is fulfilling and satisfying.

A huge amount of growth is currently occurring in the freelance sector of the graphics and desktop publishing industry. Many designers work as independent self-employed contractors. Work within the in-house print and digital design houses are also abundant. Strong continued employment prospects are forecast for the industry particularly so for digital medium based work.

Job outcomes

  • Graphic Designer
  • Desktop Publisher
  • Freelance Graphic Designer

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Recognitions

IAPCC

Accredited/ Certified by IAPCC

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

Average completion time – 31 weeks

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.

Entry requirements

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into our graphic design and desktop publishing course.

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Course features

  • Fast track your career in various graphic design and desktop publishing related professions
  • Quickly develop skills in months not years!
  • Study a graphics design and desktop publishing course that was designed in conjunction with senior professionals in the graphics industry
  • Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
  • Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
  • Have access to a tutor who will provide prompt and encouraging support

Recognition of prior learning

  • There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level

Subjects

Units
Foundation & Theory
  • Colour Theory
  • History of computer graphics
  • Resolution
  • Introduction to Postscript
  • Bit Depth and File Size
Tools and Workplace
  • Computer Hardware
  • Graphics Software
  • File Formats
  • Setting Up a Studio
  • Choosing the Right Tools
Raw Materials
  • Graphics Tablet
  • Choosing a Scanner
  • Scan Basics
  • Descreen & Black/White Point
  • Digital Camera Basics
  • Royalty-Free Photography
Printing and Prepress
  • Printer Troubleshooting
  • Remote Printing
  • Prepress
  • Linking and Embedding
  • Digital Print
  • Portable Document Format
Digital Illustration
  • Bezier Curves
  • Objects and Grouping
  • Vector Basics
  • Bitmap Basics
  • Selections and Masks
  • Filters
  • Pixel Painting
  • Rasterising and Clipping Paths
Advanced Digital Illustration
  • Photographic Manipulation
  • Montage
  • Combining Pixel with Paths
  • Perspective and Shadows
  • Getting Creative
  • Text as a Graphics
  • Realism
And more!

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About International Career Institute

The International Career Institute (ICI) is a private and independent provider of education and training. It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide. At present, students from 77 countries study with ICI from the comfort of their home or office. Over 80% of students are Australian residents. Using experienced industry-based faculty and the latest resources, ICI delivers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of people and businesses. ICI graduates are given skills that will improve their employment prospects and increase their value to employers. The Institute listens to employers through its strong links to industry. Our tutors are professionals who are not full-time teachers but rather practitioners who actively work in their field of specialisation.
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