Diploma of Design

Torrens University Australia

Course

In Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane (Australia)

£ 2,517.97 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 3,150

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

A Diploma of Design lets you a sample a range of specialist areas within design, such as graphic design, digital design, video production, interior design and fashion. It builds a foundation in the design industry, typically over one year of full-time study, with guidance from industry professionals and collaboration with other students. A Diploma of Design provides accreditation for either further study or a career in the design field.

While building valuable design experience and technical know-how, you will also collaborate in dynamic learning environments and design studios, exploring such topics as client needs, problem solving and the nature of trends. The Diploma of Design has been developed to provide a broad sample of different design specialities for people with or without a background in design. Our extensive selection of elective courses give you an introduction to topic areas such as Branded Fashion Design, Communication Design, Digital Media Design, Interior Design, and Game Design and Development. This design diploma provides full credit as a pathway into the more advanced courses, so you can specialise and choose your direction after sampling everything the Diploma of Design has to offer.

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Brisbane (Australia)
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Melbourne (Australia)
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Sydney (Australia)
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About this course

Build a foundation of general knowledge that will serve you across all disciplines.
Work with an array of media and tools in a range of styles.
Experiment to discover your own personal design aesthetic.
Discover the specific areas of design you wish to pursue further in your study.

This foundational introduction to the profession allows you to choose a direction for further study and for your future career in design across a variety of industries.

Career paths
Designer
Finished Artist
Interactive Designer
Graphic Designer
Interior Stylist

Why study with us?
With dynamic, cutting-edge courses, Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia fosters the next generation of innovative, independent thinkers. Our passionate experts equip you with the tools to thrive and prepare you for the creative industry. Thanks to our partnerships, you will collaborate with some of the most influential brands in the world, building a portfolio that will help you secure your dream career.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Interior Design
  • Work Integrated Learning
  • Design Studio
  • Design Context

Course programme

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided exceptions to the usual face-to-face learning requirements.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year).

Core

4 core subjects
  • Design Context | DCX101
  • Design Studio 1 | DSO102
  • Design Studio 2 | DSO103
  • Work Integrated Learning | WIL101
Electives

Electives available to students may be chosen from the elective bank below. Choose 1 elective:
  • Typographic Fundamentals | CDC101A
  • Ways of Seeing | CDC102A
  • Thinking Visually | CDC100A
  • Developing Visual Vocabulary | CIM100A
  • Data Visualisation | CIN100A
  • Typography 2 | CDT101A
  • Ideas and Innovation in Design | BID102A
  • Interior Design Practice | BID104A
  • 3D Modelling for Spatial Projects | MSP102
  • Systems and Documentation 1 | BID108A
  • Spatial Environment Design | SED101
  • Environment Design 2 (Residential) | IDR202A
  • Fashion Illustration | FA101A
  • Introduction to Branded Fashion Technical Drawing | FA104A
  • Fashion vs Clothing | FA106A
  • Introduction to Shape and Form (Co-requisite FA108A) | FA107A
  • Fashion Studio Practice (Pre-requisite FA107A) | FA108A
  • Experience, Interface, Interaction | DIG100A
  • Time, Space, Motion | DIG101A
  • Drawing for Concept Development | DIG102A
  • Interaction Design | DIG103A
  • Motion Design | DIG104A
  • 3D Design and Animation | DIG105A
  • 2D Asset Creation | ACR101
  • Game Design Principles | GDP102

Additional information

This course is also available in online.

Duration - 1 year full -time, 2 years part time, 6 months accelerated

Diploma of Design

£ 2,517.97 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 3,150