Handbook - Design

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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Design is for those who wish to extend their professional qualifications in design or digital media with a shorter period of study and also those wishing to broaden or change directions in their design and media practice. The Graduate Certificate in Design consists of four courses, … For more content click the Read More button below. The Graduate Certificate in Design provides for pathways for both those with backgrounds in design and those who wish to enter design from other professional backgrounds. Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Design have enhanced skills and understanding and can either complete a Graduate Diploma in Design or a Master of Design or work as design and media professionals.

The Graduate Certificate in Design consists of four courses, two in the Design core introducing design processes and communication, and two chosen from Design areas of practice or other studio electives.

The Graduate Certificate in Design provides for pathways for both those with backgrounds in design and those who wish to enter design from other professional backgrounds. Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Design have enhanced skills and understanding and can either complete a Graduate Diploma in Design or a Master of Design or work as design and media professionals.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of innovative developments in the field of professional design practice and be able to apply this knowledge to conduct Design projects.

Scholars

An understanding of critical thinking and problem solving skills in Design.

Scholars

Ability to work independently, and in collaborative interdisciplinary design teams

Leaders
Scholars

Graduate Capabilities

For more information on Graduate Capabilities please click on this link

Program Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC as a standalone program.

Core Courses

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

SDES9204

6 UOC

Design Studio: Insight, Processes and Communication

ADAD9113

6 UOC

Communication Skills for Creative Disciplines

Art & Design Prescribed Electives

Students can take up to a maximum of 6 UOC of the following courses.

Design Areas of Practice Electives

Students must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 12 UOC of Studio Areas of Practice in the following areas:

- Spatial Experiences
- Interaction Design and User (UX) Experience
- Visualisation and Visual Effects
- Future Making: Materials and Objects
- Graphic Communication

Students may also take Studio courses from:

- Planar Practices
- Temporal and Spatial Practices

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Design requires a Bachelors degree in any field.

Applicants who apply with a bachelors degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Design where they have 5 or more years professional experience in a design or media-related field since graduation.

Applicants without a Bachelors degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of a Portfolio of work and professional experience.

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Candidates whose entry to the Graduate Diploma is approved may carry 24 units of credit from the Graduate Certificate to the Graduate Diploma, whether the lower award has been conferred or not, provided the student has achieved a Pass in all foundation courses and at least a credit average overall.

Candidates whose entry to the Masters is approved may carry 24 units of credit from the Graduate Certificate to the Masters, whether the lower award has been conferred or not, provided the student has achieved a Pass in all foundation courses and at least a credit average overall.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Pathways

Articulation Arrangements

Graduate Diploma in Design - GradDipDes5306 - Design

Master of Design - MDes9313 - Design

Program Fees

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Paddington

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

0.7 years

Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode: The delivery option(s) by which a course or program is offered.

Face-to-face

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 3

Academic Calendar

3+ Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

Award Type

Graduate Certificate

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Graduate Certificate in Design - GradCertDes

CRICOS Code

082200B