Program summary

Program title: Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Electronic Media)
Award abbreviation: GCDigitalDes(E-Media)
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 2 years minimum part-time, 4 years maximum part-time. Program is only available part-time
Commence: Semester 1
Fee type 2011: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: AR512
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa

Highlights

• Design workable solutions to new media communication challenges
• Create animation, video, sound and interactive content for web-based applications
• Learn to support advanced interactivity with programming and scripting

Acquire new knowledge or upgrade existing skills to broaden your career options.

USC’s digital design programs are ideal for those who have completed an undergraduate degree or its equivalent in a discipline other than digital design and multimedia. They offer interactive design studies equivalent to those available within the higher levels of a bachelor degree.

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Electronic Media) is a qualification that is industry relevant and provides practical skills. Learn to design and develop web and screen-based media solutions for a range of professional and commercial applications. Courses introduce a range of design and software skills related to web design, digital video and sound production, vector-based animation and interactive design. Using traditional and digital design techniques to create effective solutions to new media communication challenges, you undertake projects addressing information architecture, navigation design and content production using industry-standard software. Projects include design for online learning, visual communication, entertainment, sales and advertising.

In the Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging) you develop or enhance your skills in the print-related digital media industries. Learn to use a range of software for digital graphic design and desktop publishing, producing work and promotional materials for your personal portfolio and a gallery exhibition at the University. Develop your practical skills working on industry-relevant projects, including concept development, marketing strategies, corporate design, logo development, packaging, typography, media placement and press production. This is an excellent way to explore the range of creative design possibilities made available through digital imaging applications.

The Graduate Diploma in Digital Design (Print and Electronic Media) comprises both of the above graduate certificates undertaken either sequentially or simultaneously. This pathway gives you the opportunity to broaden your studies to encompass both print and electronic media. You can apply units completed under either graduate certificate toward the higher award if you decide to upgrade your qualification. In studying for the Graduate Diploma, you develop a broader range of practical and creative skills relevant to the creative and technical demands of today’s design profession.

Admission requirements

A student entering the Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Electronic Media) 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.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.

Program requirements and notes

• Students are required to successfully complete the 4 required courses as listed below.
• Students must demonstrate a level of computer literacy equivalent to that required for successful completion of DES101 , DES105 and DES106 . For this purpose, TAFE introductory courses or equivalently accredited programs may be considered acceptable, or you may demonstrate, to the Program Leader, equivalent skill through the presentation of a suitable portfolio or example of work.
• This program is only available part-time.
• Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Required courses: (4)

TOTAL UNITS 48

Enquiries

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

Program Leader
Dr Ian White
Tel: +61 7 5459 4437
Email: iwhite@usc.edu.au

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