CREATE INSPIRE DESIGN
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Timothy Duckering Art gallery flyer
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Sarah Stevens Brand Identity for design studio
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Jarrad Miller Art exhibition poster
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_Jacob Redding Beverage Lable Branding
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_Jake Springthorpe Art exhibition signage
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_Sonya Nielsen Portrait Illustration
“The design process, at its best, integrates the aspirations of art, science, and culture.” — Jeff Smith
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About us What is Graphic Design? With Graphic Design you can turn your love of art into an exciting creative career? Graphic Design is everywhere and is used whenever visual creativity is applied to the presentation of text and imagery. Anywhere there is a need to communicate visually, there is the potential to get your message across clearly and effectively through Graphic Design. Job opportunities in the design field are highly varied and can offer employment in areas such as Advertising, Branding, Promotions, Publishing, Packaging and Multi Media.
What qualification do I receive? Should you choose to enrol in our full time course, upon completion you will receive a Diploma in Graphic Design (Digital Production) qualification. Alternatively, if you decide to partake in our Apprenticeship Training* you will receive a Certificate III upon completion of your training in your elected apprenticeship field. * Please note that your Apprenticeship Training requires you to be employed in your respective field and does not cover all subjects and software mentioned within this booklet.
For the past 7 years The Designworks College of Design has provided a unique industry-based training facility situated in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. The Designworks College of Design was founded in 1993 by current Principal, Alison Giles and since then has gone from strength to strength. Incorporating high quality, nationally recognised educational training, the college provides students with a reallife design and print environment, preparing them with the perfect platform to launch into a career in the design industry. The Designworks College of Design is equipped with the latest technology of the design trade. Each student has the opportunity to utilise these facilities, which includes access to the industry standard Apple速 computers, Adobe速 software and highly sophisticated digital printing equipment. Our experienced and industry-established team of training staff have used their extensive knowledge to develop an exciting, realistic and practical course for our students. Our trainers are passionate about what they do and enjoy passing on their experience acting as mentors to students. All our students are provided with the best opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the tools and skills essential to succeed in the rapidly progressing design world.
Welcome
Seven great reasons to study with us
1. G et a better job faster with our 1 year Diploma course with the option to start February or August
2. Our strong focus on pre-press and print production
3. ‘Live’ studio projects to prepare you for the real world
4. Not just trainers but industry practitioners (always relevant)
5. Enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle while you study
6. Austudy approved (for eligible students)
7. A pproved Pathway to Qantm College (worldwide leader in multi media studies)
Austudy approved!
You could be fully qualified and industry ready in just one year!
2 intakes every year! February + August
Live and study on the Gold Coast!
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Student Jordan Hull. Program Illustrator.
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Student Jarrad Miller. Programs Illustrator /InDesign.
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Student impersonation of Photoshop’s Clone Tool.
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Student Jake Springthorpe. Programs Photoshop/InDesign.
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Student Michael Dearden. Program Photoshop.
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soft Ware Those seeking to employ Graphic Designers demand an in-depth knowledge of industry standard design software, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Dreamweaver. At The Designworks College of Design we comprehensively teach these programs (and more) alongside necessary design processes to prepare and equip our students with the relevant skills necessary for the workplace.
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Subjects COLLEGE FACILITIES INCLUDE •F AST APPLE COMPUTERS WITH LARGE MONITORS •F ULL COLOUR DIGITAL PRINTERS AND SCANNERS •L ARGE LCD MONITORS FOR PRESENTATIONS
sub Jects
•C USTOM BUILT WORKSTATIONS
Simply knowing how to use the design software is not enough – through our various subjects we will teach you the fundamental design principals necessary for you to produce commercially viable work.
• BROADBAND INTERNET •D IGITAL RESOURCE LIBRARIES
We conduct the course in such a way that strongly promotes the importance of fulfilling a brief whilst equipping students with confidence in their design knowledge and technical ability to get the job done right.
•B OOKBINDING AND FINISHING AREA •O RIGINAL HEIDELBERG PRINTING PRESS •C OMFORTABLE LECTURE THEATRE
TOPICS YOU WILL STUDY INCLUDE • TAKING A BRIEF
• ADVERTISING
• ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
• LOGOS
• ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
• EDITORIAL DESIGN
• ADOBE INDESIGN
• PRE PRESS (PRINTING)
• ADOBE ACROBAT
• BRANDING
• IDEAS GENERATION
• ILLUSTRATION
• PACKAGING
• DESIGN & BUSINESS
• ART HISTORY
• PORTFOLIO DESIGN
• TYPOGRAPHY
• WEBSITE DESIGN (BASICS)
• COLOUR
AND MORE!
Subjects
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Sarah Stevens Vector Illustration
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Jarrad Miller/ Jake Springthorpe Custom Typeface
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_Kelly Turner Corporate Branding
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_Jacob Redding Apparel Design
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Student Exhibition The ‘Glimpse’ exhibition is held annually and provides graduates from The Designworks College of Design the unique opportunity to showcase their creative and technical skills to industry professionals and the general public.
Design and print companies frequently approach us for our graduates. To best showcase their creative potential we ensure each student develops a professional portfolio of their work as well as self promotion collateral.
Glimpse has grown to an event that is attended by hundreds of patrons each year and kicks off with an industry opening event where graduates get the opportunity to rub shoulders with potential employees and clients as well as raise money for charity through the sale of their art.
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Student Exhibition
Career Outcomes “Studying at The Designworks was the best choice I could have made in my creative career. I lived in Brisbane and drove down to the coast just so I could attend the college. I’m so glad I did as it equipped me with the knowledge I needed and helped me creatively. The lecturers were amazing, always inspiring and growing me. I am now a part owner of a Children Decor company with stockists worldwide and I can honestly say I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for this college.” — Emily Chamberlain of Mae www.lovemae.com.au
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“Studying at The Designworks has been a great opportunity for me to learn mm Sheet about Graphic Design & Pre press. I was very impressed with how interactive and hands on the lessons were. All the lecturers had a background in the industry and as the classes were small, I received the best personal tuition available in this field. A few weeks before graduation I was able to secure a full time position at a commercial printer who specialize in Offset & Digital printing. “ — Jacob Redding of Styleprint www.printgoldcoast.com.au
Career Outcomes “I attended the Designworks College straight out of High School. All the staff and lectures are very friendly and extremely talented in their areas of expertise. Upon leaving the college I managed to gain a full time design position with sports apparel company “KooGa”, competing against people with university degrees and many years of experience who had applied for the position.
I currently work on major projects for the likes of Qantas Wallabies, New Zealand All Blacks, ACT Brumbies and many more KooGa accounts. Without the skills and knowledge I learned at the Designworks I would not be where I am today.” — Josh James of KooGa www.kooga.com.au
“I choose to study at the college because it offered a diploma in graphic design and pre press and had a good reputation for offering a unique, quality education.
I finished the course feeling confident and comfortable with all facets of graphic design and a thorough knowledge of pre press. Within 4 weeks of finishing the diploma I acquired full time work as in house graphic artist for Annabel Trends. I am responsible for all in-house design including packaging, label design, apparel and product design and various other marketing material both print and online.
The course had a friendly & relaxed environment with smaller and more personal classes. The college delivered a hands-on course and real life job experience and opportunities. Prior to studying, I had very little computer knowledge and had never touched an Apple® computer. I could never have dreamed of the results and achievements I gained after 12 months at The Designworks.
Many graduates start their own self-employed design businesses
I would recommend the Design works college to anyone wanting to have a successful career in design!” — Sarah Stephens of Annabel Trends
www.annabeltrends.com
JUST SOME OF THE COMPANIES DESIGNWORKS STUDENTS HAVE ATTAINED WORK WITH: • BOND UNIVERSITY
• RHYTHM CLOTHING
• BILLABONG
•W ORLDWIDE ONLINE PRINTING
• KOOGA • STYLEPRINT
• AUST INSITIUTE OF CREATIVE DESIGN
• HELLO KITTY
AND MANY MORE!
How do I Apply? Application to study at The Designworks College of Design is easy. Simply complete the application form below and mail or fax it into us. Alternatively you may choose to enrol directly through our website at www.thedesignworks.com.au Once we receive your application you will be contacted by one of our friendly staff to arrange an Enrolment Interview where you will be given a full tour of the college and be guided through the enrolment process. We also have a range of flexible fee payment plan options available.
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Post your completed form to: The Designworks College of Design, P.O. Box 473, West Burleigh, QLD 4219 Fax: (07) 5535 2555 Tel: (07) 5535 0298
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Phone 07 5535 0298 Web thedesignworks.com.au 17-19 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, West Burleigh, Gold Coast, Australia RTO No. 32160 | CRICOS No. 03174J