Course Overview

The Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-Press) is an introductory course for those wishing to gain a broad and thorough knowledge of the Printing and Graphic Arts industry. The course focuses on developing 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 Interactive Digital Media provides trainees who have completed the Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-Press) with additional skills to work in many areas of digital design and production. These include digital skills in graphic arts, web page development, 2D graphics, 3D environments and animation, screen design, multimedia authoring, scripting languages, project management, digital effects and games design.

For more information on the course content please refer to the course structure.

Qualification & Recognition

On successful completion of this course, students are eligible to receive Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-Press) and Diploma of Interactive Digital Media.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation may be recognised by Cambridge International College.

For more information, download our RPL leaflet (pdf).

Assessment

Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.

Opportunity for Further Study

Graduates of this course can pursue a range of employment and career opportunities across a range of sales and marketing roles. The roles can include sales trainees, retail sales assistants, marketing assistants or coordinators, account service officers and managers. Graduates have the opportunity to continue their studies in marketing with a range of Australian Universities.

Tuition Fees and Government funding opportunities