Finished Art
UndergraduateTUA-DGDFA1002026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 Sept 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $2,499
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Finished Art
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Produce a body of graphic design work that meets the creative and/or technical requirements of a range of design briefs, including both 2D and 3D work.
- Demonstrate accurate pre-production techniques and processes through current technologies.
- Evaluate and communicate their design decisions in an informed and critical way.
- Present written information to support graphic design work.
- Apply knowledge of industry required timeframes and professional approaches to graphic design practice.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject develops effective print and digital finished art techniques, including pre- production, output and file management. Students will develop an awareness of paper stocks and finishes, digital delivery formats, and an understanding of the specific requirements for working with different materials and processes. Students will be required to conceptually develop and design a professional piece, considering the best production process, specific materials, and techniques. This subject also explores best- practice protocols and conventions when creating artwork files with multiple end-users.
- Assessment 4 - Design for Finished Art 3 – Final artwork and pre-press (35%)
- Assessment 3 - Design for Finished Art 2 – Design development (25%)
- Assessment 2 - Design for Finished Art 1 – Introduction to production techniques (30%)
- Assessment 1 - Introduction to Print Processes Quiz (10%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TUA-GDE-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Additional requirements
- Software requirements - Students require access to specialist design software and a laptop, colour printer, scanner and computer mouse.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateTUA-GDE-DIP