Multimedia Graphic Designer
If you are a creative individual who's into
computers, and loves giving attention to detail, then perhaps a career as a
Multimedia Graphic Designer could be for you! Graphic artists have the
ability to specialise in a number of fields including television, film and
computer graphics; set and exhibition design; corporate design; book and
magazine design; advertising and illustration. They may work as members of
a design team in advertising agencies and design studios or alone undertaking
consultancy or
freelance work.
As a Multimedia Graphic Designer, you might be involved in any
of the following day to day activities:
- Developing a design concept;
- Editing and manipulating a digital image;
- Transferring a digital image from computer to print (or
video, or web);
- Liaising with clients to create designs to their
specifications and requirements;
- Scanning and capturing digital images;
- Integrating images, text and audio into a multimedia
production;
- Preparing images for output to film or plate;
- Creating images and content for a DVD/CD-ROM;
- Participating in digital proofing; and
- Constructing a design production schedule.
ICP30305 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts
(Multimedia)
The Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
enables you to hone your computer, design and multimedia skills. This
qualification is flexible in that you are able to choose from a range of diverse
electives, thereby specialising in a type of multimedia output field whether it
be print, video or web.
What you can expect in a training
program
On top of your specific area of specialisation in your elective
choice, you can expect to be trained in the general design process, how to work
safely in a workplace, how to communicate effectively in a work environment and
about the hows and whys of the multimedia industry as a whole. In general
a Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia) might
include:
Designing images
- Developing a basic design idea;
- Selecting and applying type suitable for a particular
design;
- Producing pages using a graphics application;
- Editing a digital image;
- Applying the design process to 2-dimensional work in response
to a brief; and
- Create graphics using a graphics application.
Using computers to manipulate designs
- Creating pages using a page layout application;
- Updating web pages with graphics and text;
- Incorporating video into multimedia
presentations;
- Applying a web authoring tool to convert client data;
and
- Developing guidelines for updating and loading information to
a website.
Outputting multimedia
- Creating and test a CD-ROM / DVD;
- Producing interactive PDF files; and
- Operating a database for digital printing.
Qualifications and competency standards
For information on the structure of qualifications and the
detail of competency standards:
- Go to the National Training Information Service website.
- Select 'Training Packages' and type ICP05 into the Training
Package Code search field.
- Select 'Qualification Packaging Rules' to view all
qualifications, or 'Units of Competency' to view the content of
units.
What other options do I have?
By completing a
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia), you may be able to
find work as a Multimedia Graphic Designer, Multimedia content author or
Electronic Publisher, depending on your elective choice and area of
specialty. If you continue on to the Certificate IV in Printing and
Graphic Arts (Multimedia), you may be able to open up pathways to employment as
a Web Publisher. The Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia) may
allow entry into more senior roles in the industry such as a Website
Designer.
Where can I do training?
You'll find TAFE and other colleges on the national database of
Registered Training Organisations - here's how it works:
- At the NTIS website
select
courses/qualifications.
-
In the
'course/qualification code' field type ICP30305 and on the next screen click
Certificate
III in Printing and Graphic Arts.
- On the next screen click 'Training Providers' and then search
by state or nationally.
Further information
For more information, visit the websites below, talk to the
careers teacher at your school, go to Open Days at TAFE colleges and
universities and visit their websites.
Useful websites
There are a number of
great websites that can give you information about a career in the printing and
graphic arts industries. A good place to start is the Print Pathways
website.
Career and
employment information websites
myfuture
Job Guide
Australian JobSearch
Australian Apprenticeships or call the hotline on
1800 639 629
Australian
Apprenticeships Training Information Service
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