Diploma of Information Technology - Web Design and Development
Building on your existing ICT know-how, create dynamic websites with a specialisation in front-end web design and development. Establish key visual design, web animation, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design skills to create rapid, responsive web content that is in demand across all industries.
Gain exposure to a wide range of web-focused, industry standard methodologies and work in teams to produce an external client project with sound design and strong user interactivity at its core.
The next intake for this course is March 2021.
Please note, there is no 2020 intake.
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Duration
1 year full-time
Study mode
- Full-time
VTAC course code
- 3400211354 (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
This creative course is focused on students learning current industry practices in website front end design and development. Students will undertake studies in user experience design, user interface creation, social media marketing concepts, wireframing, mock-ups using rapid prototyping tools and hosted on AWS. Students will also explore mobile first HTML5, CSS3, CSS frameworks, JavaScript, and JS frameworks, version control, and search engine optimisation.
Students collaborate in creating a web product for an external client; applying industry relevant project management methodologies to create a responsive and dynamic website with UX and cutting edge design at its core.
Also students have the potential of participating in work placement at dynamic web development companies, including Rapid Circle our industry partner of choice.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 20 units, including 4 core units and 16 elective units.
Units of study
Core Units
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability (BSBSUS501)
Ensure a safe workplace (BSBWHS501)
Gather data to identify business requirements (ICTICT509)
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation (ICTICT517)
Elective Units
Originate and develop concepts (BSBCRT501)
Generate Design Solutions (BSBDES401)
Implement Design Solutions (BSBDES501)
Design animation and digital visual effects (CUAANM503)
Design digital applications (CUADIG502)
Design information architecture (CUADIG505)
Build a graphical user interface (ICTICT406)
Manage ICT projects (ICTPMG501)
Apply intermediate programming skills in another language (ICTPRG418)
Build advanced user interface (ICTPRG505)
Build using rapid application development (ICTPRG509)
Create a markup language document to specification (ICTWEB429)
Build a dynamic website (ICTWEB501)
Create dynamic web pages (ICTWEB502)
Develop complex cascading style sheets (ICTWEB506)
Research and apply emerging web technology trends (ICTWEB516)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Web designer
UI designer
UX designer
Front end developer
Back end developer
Digital content creator
Web animator
Aims and objectives
To provide students with the skills and knowledge in the front end design and development of web sites. To enable students to be confident in the processes of UI design, UX, project management, and the research and problem solving required to code 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.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.
Please note: The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $10,528. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Information Technology - Web Design and DevelopmentEstimated course fees for 2020* |
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| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan | $17,240 | $10,520 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | $6,712 | Fully Covered | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for vocational students
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,060.
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.
Additional requirements
The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:
Literacy: Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy competencies.
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059