Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts

Description of the QualificationsThe Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-Press) is suitable for trainees wishing to gain a broad and thorough knowledge of the Printing and Graphic Arts industry. The course provides the opportunity to develop pre-press skills in typography, design and layout, preparation of files for print, scanning images, image outputting, imposition and a range of current industry software applications. The Diploma of Multimedia provides trainees with skills and knowledge to work in many areas of multimedia design and production across the arts, entertainment, e-commerce and media industries. The Diploma course develops multimedia skills in graphic arts, web page development, 2D and 3D animation, screen design, multimedia authoring, scripting languages and advanced HTML. On completion of both courses trainees should have the skills to perform as a pre-press tradesperson or work as a member of a multimedia development team. For further information on the course content please refer to the course syllabus overleaf.Work ExperienceCambridge International College guarantees the trainee a total of 900 hours unpaid work experience in the Graphic Pre-Press field. There is also an option to undertake 520 hours of paid work experience as part of the 900 hours. The work experience is optional and can be elected by the trainee upon course commencement. Trainees who do not wish to do the paid work experience may select a 20 week, part time IELTS preparation course. This course is designed for trainees who wish to achieve IELTS 6.0 or 7.0.DurationThe double award is delivered over 2 academic years and comprises four, 9 week terms per academic year. The study mode is full time, which consists of 20 teacher contact hours per week. Trainees have the option to study in a daytime or evening schedule.Entry RequirementsThe entry requirements for these courses are the successful completion of Year 11 or the equivalent level of studies in the trainee’s home country and a minimum English level of IELTS 5.5. Please note that the Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English at Cambridge International College has a direct pathway into all Certificate and Diploma course at Cambridge International College.Pathway ProgramsCambridge International College provides pathways into further education with various universities in Melbourne. Trainees who successfully complete the double award in Certificate III in Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-Press) and Diploma of Multimedia will gain 1 year (8 credits) advanced standing into the Bachelor of Digital Innovation (CRICOS 059401G) at Central Queensland University (Melbourne Campus). Trainees who are interested in furthering their studies with a focus on the business side of the industry may gain advanced standing at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in their Bachelor of Business (Administration) (CRICOS BXAD06).Campus –Adelaide and MelbourneRefer to .au and DIAC .au for more information.2008 Course FeesEnrolment Fee A$ 120Course Fee A$ 9,000 per year (work experience)*OSHC (Medical Insurance) A$ 348 (per year)2008 Course Start DatesFebruary 4th April 21st July 7th September 22nd November 24th*Contact the college for further details regarding work experience.I C P30205C e r t i f i c a t e I I I i n P r i n t i n g a n d G r a p h i c A r t s(G r a p h i c P r e-P r e s s) S e m e s t e r1U n i t C o d e U n i t o f C o m p e t e n c eICPPP322A Digitise images for reproductionICPPP221A Select and apply typeICPPP211A Develop a basic design conceptICPKN311A Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sectorICPPP225A Produce graphics using a graphics applicationICPPP321A Produce a typographic imageICPSU262A Communicate in the workplaceICPPP252A OutputimagesICPSU216A Inspect quality against required standardsICPSU261A FollowOHS practices and identify environmental hazardsC e r t i f i c a t e I I I i n P r i n t i n g a n d G r a p h i c A r t s(G r a p h i c P r e-P r e s s)S e m e s t e r2U n i t C o d e U n i t o f C o m p e t e n c eICPPP224A Produce pages using a page layout applicationICPPP334A Prepare an imposition format for printing processesICPMM321A Capture a digital imageICPMM322A Edit a digital imageICPMM65DA Create web pages with multimediaICPMM263A Access and use the internetCUFMEM14A Create, manipulate and incorporate 2D graphicICPMM346A Incorporate video into multimedia presentationsICPMM344A Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentationsICPKN311A Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sectorCUFIMA03A Create 2D digital animationC U F50701D i p l o m a o f M u l t i m e d i a S e m e s t e r1U n i t C o d e U n i t o f C o m p e t e n c eCUFGEN01A Develop and apply industry knowledgeCUFWRT05A Write content and/or copyCUFMEM07A Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of a multimedia productCUFIMA01A Produce and manipulate digital imagesCUFMEM01A Use an authoring tool to create an interactive sequenceICPMM15DA Develop a multimedia scriptCUSGEN03A Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project CUFMEM02A Author a multimedia productCUFMEM05A Manage multimedia assetsCUFIMA05A Create 3D digital models and imagesCUFIMA04A Create 3D digital animationD i p l o m a o f M u l t i m e d i a S e m e s t e r2U n i t C o d e U n i t o f C o m p e t e n c eCUFMEM11A Design the navigation for a multimedia productCUFMEM10A Design and create a multimedia interfaceCUFEDT01A Make creative and technical editing decisions (video)CUFMEM13A Incorporate, design and edit digital videoCUFPOP09A Conduct a briefingCUFMEM03A Integrate and use a scripting language in authoring multimedia product CUSADM08A Address copyright requirementsCUSADM03A Manage a projectICAITD128A Create user and technical documentationCUEOHS1A Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures CUFMEM04A Test a multimedia productICPMM6IDA Prepare multimedia for different platformsCUFWRT07A Write an interactive sequence for multimedia。