Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts
(Graphic Pre-Press)
| Course Code: | 075976A |
| Study Area(s): | There are no study area details for this course |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows, Essendon |
| Course Length: | 1 year |
| Course Fees: | AUD $10,600 |
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Admission requirements
You are eligible if:
* you have successfully completed the Australian year 12 or equivalent in your country
* you have achieved a minimum of either:
- IElTS 5.5 academic (no band score less than 5.0) or
- TOEFl paper based 530 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFl computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFl internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections).
Intake
February and July
Books and equipment (AUD)
Approximately $200
Study pathways
On completion of the Certificate III, graduates may continue their study in:
* Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia) (062699B) at Kangan Institute
* Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia) (0626969G) at Kangan Institute.
Career pathways
On completion of the Certificate III, graduates may seek employment as:
- Website designer
- Electronic publisher
- Assistant desktop publisher.
Course structure
The Certificate III consists of 25 units. In a typical week students will attend classes approximately four days per week with approximately 60 percent practical and 40 percent theory classes. Classes will be scheduled between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
The teaching methods used in the Certificate III include classroom-based teaching and supervised practical components in the computer laboratory. The assessment methods include workshops, class presentations and individual and group projects.
Units
Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector
Access and use the Internet
Develop a basic design concept
Select and apply type
Produce pages using a page layout application
Produce graphics using a graphics application
Output images
Produce a typographic image
Digitise images for reproduction
Create pages using a page layout application
Prepare an imposition format for printing processes
Undertake digital proofing
Inspect quality against required standards
Maintain a safe work environment
Communicate in the workplace
Capture a digital image
Edit a digital image
Produce interactive PDF files
Create graphics using a graphics application
Generate high-end PDF files
