Entry Requirements. Shillington Masterclass. Entry requirements test

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1 Entry Requirements Students must: have completed a Certificate IV in Computer Graphic design or above. be proficient using the software programs Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop version CS5 or higher. be working as a graphic designer currently - or within the past 6 months. have after hours access to a Mac or PC running CS5, CS6 or CC. complete, sign and return the entry requirements test below with application. Entry requirements test You must have the following competencies to enrol in. Please complete this form and return with your application form and course payment. Qualification Please note qualification: Institution and year completed: Familiarity with selection and direction selection tools and which to use when Ability to create and edit text Ability to work with multiple layers, including locking and unlocking both objects and layers Ability to use guides, rulers and the transform palette for measurement and positioning Ability to apply colours and gradients to objects Adobe InDesign Ability to use the pen tool Ability to set up a new document to supplied specifications Understanding of the various file formats used within InDesign for importing, exporting & saving Ability to use all object & image orientated functions such as selecting, scaling, colourising and editing Ability to use all text functions including selecting, editing & styling type Ability to use advanced typesetting and layout techniques such as grids, style sheets & master pages Ability to work with and edit a multi page document Adobe Photoshop Currently use Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5 on a regular and comprehensive basis Ability to set up a new document to supplied specifications Understanding of the various file formats and ability to save out files as required Ability to use the various selection tools to add, delete or modify pixels including the use of layer masks Ability to create and edit text Adobe Illustrator Currently use Adobe InDesign CS4 or CS5 on a regular and comprehensive basis Ability to work with multiple layers Ability to use guides and rulers for measurement and positioning Ability to apply colours and gradients to objects Ability to set up a new document to supplied specifications Currently use Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5 on a regular and comprehensive basis Understanding of the various file formats and ability to save out files as required Ability to create and edit objects including combining objects via pathfinder or clipping masks to create more complex objects Mac OSX Ability to use OS X including launching programs, setting of preferences and general file management 01

2 Entry Requirements Entry requirements test Applicants must answer ALL questions. Questions 1-7, Please refer to HBA advertisement on page 3. Question 1 Which page layout program has most likely been used to compose this ad? (circle correct answer) A B C D E Photoshop Microsoft Word InDesign Illustrator Dreamweaver Question 6 Describe your current (or most recent) design employment. Employer, Job Title and Job Description (briefly). Question 2 Which programs have most likely been used to create the components of the ad? (write alongside) 1 HBA Health Insurance logo: 2 30 June is crunch time Image: Question 3 If this ad was to be supplied to the Good Weekend for printing, what would the technical specs be? (circle correct answer) A 72dpi jpeg, RGB B 180dpi eps, CMYK C 300dpi pdf, CMYK D 600dpi png, RGB E 300dpi pdf, 4 spot colours Question 4 How has the Design Principle of Contrast been used to design this ad? Question 7 Why do you want to do this course, what do you hope to achieve from it? Question 5 Which font has been used for the main heading June is crunch time? (circle correct answer) A B C D E Frutiger American typewriter Helvetica Bodoni Arial 02

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4 Entry Requirements If you feel that you cannot answer yes to these entry requirements you are ineligible to apply for this course. Please refer to our website for information on the Certificate IV in Design course. If you are unclear on what is required to enter, or if you are unsure about any of the supplied questions, please phone or If you do not have a qualification but feel you have relevant industry experience that would make you a potential candidate for this course, please contact us before submitting your application on or masterclass@shillingtoncollege.com.au Based on these Entry Requirements, Shillington College reserves the right to refuse an applicants entry into the course. If false or misleading information has been supplied, Shillington College reserves the right to withdraw that student from the course. There will be no refund and the student will be required to pay any outstanding moneys. Proof of qualification must be available if requested. Declaration I acknowledge this and declare that the answers given are true and reflect my current abilities. Name: Signature: Date: p masterclass@shillingtoncollege.com.au Sydney Melbourne 04

5 Course Costs, Dates and Info Sessions COSTS PAYMENT $5,950 + gst* Paying in full - Deposit $1000 (to secure position and is deducted from total fee). - $5,545 paid on the first day of the course (this amount includes the total gst to be paid). Instalment plan - Deposit $1000 (to secure position and is deducted from total fee). - $2655 paid on the first day of the course (this amount includes the total gst to be paid). - Remaining balance paid in 4 instalments of $750 each, starting on the third week of the course. The instalment plan option includes a $100 administration fee. *Discounts Early Bird Discount Enrolments finalised before 1 November 2014 (including $1000 deposit) will receive a 5% fee reduction. Shillington Graduate Discount Enrolments from Shillington graduates who have completed the Certificate IV or Web Course, finalised before 1 November 2014 (including $1000 deposit) will receive a 10% fee reduction. COURSE DATES is a part-time course run for 16 Saturdays over a 22 week period. Class times are 8am-5pm. MELBOURNE 2015 Part-time 16 weeks Saturday 11 April - Saturday 18 April Saturday 25 April (weekend off) Saturday 2 May - Saturday 16 May Saturday 23 May (weekend off) Saturday 30 May - Saturday 6 June Saturday 13 June (weekend off) Saturday 20 June - Saturday 4 July Saturday 11 July (weekend off) Saturday 18 July - Saturday 25 July Saturday 1 August (weekend off) Saturday 8 August - Saturday 15 August Saturday 22 August (weekend off) Saturday 29 August - Saturday 5 Sept BRISBANE 2015 Part-time 16 weeks Saturday 9 May - Saturday 16 May Saturday 23 May (weekend off) Saturday 30 May - Saturday 13 June Saturday 20 June (weekend off) Saturday 27 June - Saturday 4 July Saturday 11 July (weekend off) Saturday 18 July - Saturday 1 August Saturday 8 August (weekend off) Saturday 15 August - Saturday 22 August Saturday 29 August (weekend off) Saturday 5 Sept - Saturday 12 Sept Saturday 19 Sept (weekend off) Saturday 26 Sept - Saturday 3 Oct SYDNEY 2015 Part-time 16 weeks Saturday 23 May - Saturday 30 May Saturday 6 June (weekend off) Saturday 13 June - Saturday 27 June Saturday 4 July (weekend off) Saturday 11 July - Saturday 18 July Saturday 25 July (weekend off) Saturday 1 August - Saturday 15 August Saturday 22 August (weekend off) Saturday 29 August - Saturday 5 Sept Saturday 12 Sept (weekend off) Saturday 19 Sept - Saturday 26 Sept Saturday 3 Oct (weekend off) Saturday 10 Oct - Saturday 17 Oct p masterclass@shillingtoncollege.com.au Sydney Melbourne 05

6 Application Form Application Process You are required to complete the application form, sign the declaration and submit a deposit of $1000 to secure your place in the course. We accept either Credit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer, Cheque, Money Order or Cash. Please your application to: masterclass@shillingtoncollege.com.au or post with enclosed deposit to:, Shillington College, Level 3, 50 Margaret St, Sydney, NSW 2000 Name Current Address Country Citizenship Phone (H) Mobile Emergency Contact Name Phone (H) How did you hear about? 06 Postcode/ZIP Date of Birth Terms and Conditions College hours are 8am to 5pm on Saturdays and you will be required to attend for the entire duration of the course in order to receive your certificate. Please familiarise yourself with the location of the college prior to commencement. Your orientation will take place on the first morning of the course. You will receive a Student Handbook as part of your course orientation that includes the college s Code of Conduct and policies & procedures (including complaints, appeals and disciplinary). The balance of the course fees or initial payment, if opting for the instalment plan, must be paid by 8am on the first morning of the course. All requests for cancellation must be made in writing to the Studio Manager by ing masterclass@shillingtoncollege.com.au or via post to Level 3, 50 Margaret St, Sydney, You are not officially withdrawn until written notification has been received. You need to confirm that your cancellation notice has been received by calling the Studio Manager on Withdrawal two weeks or more prior to course commencement; the deposit will be refunded minus a $250 administration fee. Withdrawal within two weeks of course commencement (up to 5pm on the Thursday prior to course commencement); your deposit will not be refunded. Students who withdraw after 5pm on the Thursday prior to course commencement will be liable for the full cost of the course. Refunds of international payments attract a further $100 fee for additional administration costs and exchange rate fluctuations. Shillington College reserves the right to withdraw anyone from the course who has falsely indicated that they meet the entry requirements as per the entry form. The fee will not be refunded. Shillington College reserves the right to cancel courses at its discretion. Any monies paid for a cancelled course will be fully refunded. In this case refunds will be made within 2 weeks after the college s default date. Declaration I confirm that all personal information disclosed is true and have read and accept the terms and conditions of this application form. Please accept my application and deposit. Signature p masterclass@shillingtoncollege.com.au Sydney Melbourne (W) (M) Date Part-time 16 weeks 8am to 5pm MELB: Sat 11 April - Sat 5 Sept 2015 BRIS: Sat 9 May - Sat 3 Oct 2015 SYD: Sat 23 May - Sat 17 Oct 2015 Please accept my deposit of $1000 via: Electronic Funds Transfer A/C Name: Shillington College A/C Number: BSB: Please use your name and reference code of MC Deposit as we may not be able to reconcile your payment without it. Credit Card Transaction fees apply: Visa/Mastercard 2.2%, AMEX 4.4%. Once your application has been submitted we will be in contact to process your details. Cheque or Money Order Made payable to Shillington College Cash Please present with this form at the college. Do not send in the mail. Payment plan Pay by instalment plan Shillington graduates Which course did you complete? Cert IV Web Course Which college did you attend? Sydney London Melbourne Manchester Brisbane New York Was it full-time or part-time? Full-time Part-time When did you graduate? Month: Year: Pay in full Entry requirements To apply for this course you must meet the competencies on the Entry Requirements Form. Failure to meet these competencies may result in you being withdrawn from the course without refund of fees. Entry Requirements Form attached. English language If English is not your first language you will need to contact the college. The college will assess your English comprehension and determine whether you are able to attend. English is my first language. English is not my first language although my English is excellent and I would like to confirm this either via a phone conversation or an interview. Other Information* Do you have any medical conditions that we need to know about? No Do you have any physical restrictions? No Do you have any learning difficulties we should know about? No *If you have ticked yes to any of the above please provide further information in writing.