Diploma of Graphic Design
Latrobe College of Art & Design offers a comprehensive and flexible Diploma of Graphic Design centred around producing creative thinkers who have skills in both digital and print design. Our teaching staff are experienced, practicing designers in their fields and offer industry-based insights and an innovative approach to the creative process in design. Classes are conducted in a studio setting with small groups and lots of opportunity for one-to-one learning.
The Diploma of Graphic Design is suitable for students of all levels of experience with support tailored accordingly. Students vary from those interested in gaining some design skills to support their visual art practice, to those seeking to forge a career in design. Project-based learning has been designed to mirror industry practice and give students exposure to consultation processes and a broad range of practical skills.
VET Student Loans are available for eligible students.
The Diploma of Graphic Design covers skills in:
- Communication Design
- Typography
- Design Theory & Practice
- Imaging & Graphics
- Studio Art Design
- Photography
- Packaging & Publication
- Concept & Identity
- Drawing
- Web Design
- Digital & Moving Image
At the core of our Diploma of Graphic Design is a study in visual language; how it shapes us, how we interact with it, and how you can interact with it as a creative professional.
Other important information:
- Students have the opportunity to participate in overseas art tours
- Full-time and part-time study options are available (the Diploma of Graphic Design can be completed in 1 year)
- Our courses are suitable for both year-12 leavers and non-year-12 participants
- Graduates gain skills that allow them the opportunity to work in a range of creative fields
Latrobe College of Art & Design is celebrating 25 years of success in creative education in 2020.
| ENTRY DATES |
TIMETABLE |
| Autumn trimester |
22 February 2021 |
Three to four days per week. Part-time is also available. |
| Winter trimester |
7 June 2021 |
| Spring trimester |
21 September 2021 |
More Info:
New or inexperienced students, as well as those with experience, can apply. Applications are open to both year 12, non-year 12 and mature applicants.
Apply directly to Latrobe College of Art & Design. Click the Apply button to make a course application.
All prospective students are invited to the college to view the studio facilities and to discuss their application. It is recommended that the student brings with them a folio or examples of their artwork or details other past experience so that college can determine that the course is the correct fit for their interests.
The student is also welcome to visit the college and discuss the program before submitting an application. Please contact the college on
03 9495 6622 or click contact or email admin@latrobecollege.edu.au to arrange a visit.
International Students apply directly to the college. Click
Apply button to submit your details. Along with your application, the college would like to see a folio or examples of your artwork, design, photography or anything else that may help your application. Artwork can be sent by email to admin@latrobecollege.edu.au. The college will reply to your application and send you an Information Kit about the course and living in Melbourne. Students will need 5.5 IELTS test score for English or equivalent if English is their second language. After satisfying all the prerequisites the college will issue you with a Letter Of Offer. Once the student accepts the offer and makes their first payment or deposit the college will then issue a COE which the student needs in order to apply for a study visa to Australia.
Course fees:
| FULL TIME |
| Year Enrolment |
$14,700 |
Full-time is comprised of 5 units of study per trimester. There are 15 units in the course. Students electing to do a reduced study load can do so if they are not International. Fees are proportionate to the student’s study load.
$16,470 (international)
$5,490 (international) |
| Trimester Enrolment |
$4,900 |
Vet Student Loans
Students using VSL will have no tuition fees to pay other than materials if required. |
$0 |
Vet Student Loans is available to students with Australian citizenship. Enrolment in two or more Units of Study qualifies students for the government capped help loan system. VSL will cover 100% of tuition fees and is not means tested. Please contact the college on 03 9495 6622 for more details. |
Vet Student Loans
Single Unit of Study |
$0 |
Students must be enrolled in 2 or more units of study per trimester to access
Vet Student Loans |
