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In the Diploma of Information Technology, you’ll specialise in the field of web design and web development, learning the skills and knowledge needed to work in a range of front-end design and development roles.

You’ll develop skills in web design that focuses on user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design. You’ll also gain experience in web development that has an emphasis on creating dynamic database-driven web content.

You’ll learn UI design based on UX methodologies, wireframing and mockups with rapid prototyping. You’ll also get to explore image enhancement, Javascript, PHP and the database management system, MySQL.

In semester two, you’ll gain real-world experience when you work on an industry-based project to create a dynamically updatable website for an external client. With staff mentoring, you and your team will manage all aspects of client relations, project management, UI, UX, and web development.

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Duration

1 year full-time

Study mode

Full-time

VTAC course codes

3400211344
Cloud computing (fee type determined by provider)
3400211354
Web design and development (fee type determined by provider)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Information Technology qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to administer and manage information and communications technology (ICT) in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of web focused ICT technologies.

Persons working at this level are able to provide a wide range of higher level technical skills in ICT areas such as web design, database development, programming and web development.

This course is focused on students learning current industry practices in web design and web development. Students will undertake studies in user interface design based on user experience methodologies, wireframing and mockups using rapid prototyping. Students will also learn photography and image enhancement. Students will also explore PHP, MySQL, Javascript, and version control methods. There is emphasis on various project management methodologies and work in teams to manage and produce a dynamically updatable website designed with UX at its core for an industry based project for an external client.

Course structure

There are a total of 20 units, including 4 core and 16 elective units.

Units of study

Core units

Ensure a safe workplace (BSBWHS501)

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability (BSBSUS501)

Gather data to identify business requirements (ICTICT509)

Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise (ICTICT511)

Elective units

Apply intermediate programming skills in another language (ICTPRG418)

Build a dynamic website (ICTWEB501)

Build advanced user interface (ICTPRG505)

Create dynamic web pages (ICTWEB502)

Create user interfaces (CUADIG403)

Create web-based programs (ICTWEB503)

Design digital applications (CUADIG502)

Design information architecture (CUADIG505)

Employ specialised imaging technologies (CUAPHI504)

Implement Design Solutions (BSBDES501)

Maintain custom software (ICTPRG510)

Manage a project using software management tools (ICTPRG502)

Manage ICT projects (ICTPMG501)

Originate and develop concepts (BSBCRT501)

Research and apply emerging web technology trends (ICTWEB516)

Use structured query language (ICTPRG425)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Web designer
UI designer
UX designer
Front end developer
Back end developer
Digital content creator
Web animator

Aims and objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge in the front end design and development of web sites as well to enable students to be confident in the processes of UI design, UX, project management, and coding of complex websites either as independent front end specialists or as part of a team. The aim is also to enable students to gain the skills to continue to higher education courses.

Graduate skills

Graduates of this course will be expected to be able to work in roles such as web UI designer, UX design, digital content creator, content manager, web project management, web animator, front end programmer, and demonstrate the skills required for working as part of a team in any of the roles required for front end web design and development.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

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Entry requirements

The preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include: after achieving the Certificate IV in Information Technology - Web Design and Development (ICT40115); or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICT40115; or with demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments as a web developer, web designer, website administrator, web programmer.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

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