C06019v5 Graduate Diploma in Design

Overview

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.

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)
• a portfolio demonstrating original design ability
• a supporting personal statement that:
• critically reviews a selected design by the applicant, and
• demonstrates an understanding of the specific nature of this degree program.

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, and
• demonstrates an understanding of the specific nature of this degree program.

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 no 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.

Further study at UTS

Other information

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