C06019v4 Graduate Diploma in Design

Overview

This course prepares students possessing an Associate Design Degree or Advance Diploma for entrance into the Master of Design. It examines the nature and processes of design, the roles and responsibilities of designers and their profession, and the impact of design on society.

Students may choose to specialise in visual communication, fashion and textiles, interior design or industrial design, dependent upon previous study and experience. As students come from a range of design backgrounds, the core subjects are explored in relation to all design disciplines, and all projects and group-work involve a mix of designers. This not only develops management skills, but also provides instructive comparisons through which to advance expertise.

Course aims

The course aims to further the creative design abilities of technically proficient designers and provide competent designers with more in-depth critical understanding of the contexts in which they are designing.

Career options

Career options include positions in fashion and textile design, film and television design, graphic design, industrial and product design, interior design, landscape design, visual communications, web design as well as on interdisciplinary teams.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Local students require:

• an approved Advanced Diploma (of at least three years duration) with a Credit average (a Weighted Average Mark of at least 65) in a design field (such as fashion, interior, product, industrial, architectural or visual communication design)
• at least two years' work experience in the design profession
• a portfolio demonstrating original design ability
• a supporting personal statement that:
• critically reviews a selected design by the applicant
• demonstrates an understanding of the specific nature of this degree program, and
• nominates an appropriate discipline for Design Practice subjects.

An interview may be required.

International students require:

• an approved Associate Degree with at least a Credit average (a Weighted Average Mark of at least 65 per cent) in a design field (such as fashion, interior, product, industrial, architectural or visual communication design)
• a portfolio demonstrating original design ability
• a supporting personal statement that:
• critically reviews a selected design by the applicant
• demonstrates an understanding of the specific nature of this degree program, and
• nominates an appropriate discipline for Design Practice subjects.

Course duration and attendance

This is a one-year, full-time, or two-year, part-time course.

Course structure

Students must achieve 48 credit points in not fewer than two semesters of part-time study, comprising 16 credit points from core subjects, and 32 credit points from recommended and elective subjects.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example programs below are for a student commencing in Autumn semester and undertaking the course full time.

Other information

Further information is available from the Faculty Student Administration Unit on: