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Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging)

Program summary

Award abbreviation: GCDigitalDes(Print&Imaging)
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time
(program is not available full-time)
Fee type 2009: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
Commence: Semester 2 only
Program code: AR511
CRICOS code: this program is not available to international students

Program overview

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging) offers an opportunity to:

  • upgrade existing skills or acquire new knowledge in the creative and digital media industries
  • utilise a range of software for digital design and desktop publishing, and produce work and promotional materials for a gallery exhibition
  • develop practical skills through working on industry-relevant projects incorporating concept development, marketing strategies, corporate design, logo development, media placement and magazine advertising
  • explore the wide range of art and design possibilities available through digital imaging

This program is designed for people who have already completed an undergraduate degree or its equivalent in an area different from digital design and multimedia. It is intended to provide studies in digital design equivalent to those available within the higher levels of a Bachelor degree.

Admission requirements

A student entering the Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging) requires an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution in an area different from digital design and multimedia. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Applicants must demonstrate a level of computer literacy equivalent to that required for successful completion of DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principals and Practice, DES105 Introduction to Design and DES106 Typography. For this purpose, TAFE introductory courses or equivalently accredited programs may be considered acceptable, or the student may demonstrate, to the Program Leader, equivalent skill through the presentation of a suitable portfolio or example of work.

Program structure

4 required courses:
DES211 Graphic Design A
DES212 Graphic Design B
DES213 Graphic Design C *
DES214 Graphic Design D *

Program requirements

Students are required to successfully complete 4 courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging) program structure. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.

How to apply

Apply for a postgraduate program.

Enquiries

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

* Subject to final approval

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