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The Graduate Certificate of Design provides students with an introduction to further studies. Students gain an understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration and to build upon their own design practice, skills and capabilities. The course allows students to extend their skills in areas such as 3D printing, digital technologies, computer-aided design and interaction design.

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Duration

6 Month/s

CRICOS code

088130G

Fees

A$16300 (total for 2020)*

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Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Graduate Certificate of Design offers students a unique opportunity to develop and build upon their disciplinary design practice. The course is designed for a wide variety of students who have previous qualifications and/or experience in design or related fields. It caters for students who want to enhance their existing capability within a chosen design field such as visual communication design, industrial design, interior architecture or digital media design, as well as provide opportunities to broaden their experience in design practice.

The course emphasises a mix of interdisciplinary collaboration and has a project-based, studio learning environment to develop a range of skills in their chosen field, and expand their knowledge in areas such as inclusive design, new technologies and design management. The course will equip students with professional capabilities and knowledge as future leaders in their field, and the industry-ready skills and strategies that enable them to become accomplished practitioners.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Design, students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

2 Design Core units (25 credit points)
2 Design Elective units (25 credit points)

Please note that a unit of study can only be counted once.

Units of study

Design Core units

Students must complete two of the following units (25 credit points):

DDD60001 Inclusive and Participatory Design*

DDD60002 Integrative Design Studio*

DDD70002 Cross- Cultural Social Design Strategy *

DDD70014 Eco-Design Studio*

Design Elective units

Students must complete two of the following units (25 credit points):

DDD60003 Digital Sketching and Ideation*

DDD60004 CAD for Products and Interiors*

DDD60005 Animation and Motion Graphics*

DDD60006 3D Scanning and Printing*

DDD60007 Interaction Design and Development for Screens*

DDD60008 Visualisation and Presentation Techniques*

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Course aims and objectives and professional recognition.

Aims and objectives

The Graduate Certificate of Design enables mastery in design and enhances the skills, knowledge and capabilities for professional practice and management in a broad range of design fields.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Design, graduates will be able to:

Apply conceptual thinking to develop detailed design outcomes and/or prototypes to professional standards.
Explore current practices and trends in design as they relate to social, cultural, economic and environmental contexts.
Investigate advanced concepts and theory and apply them through independent research and project work.
Use research principles and methods, and communication skills to identify complex problems and develop appropriate conclusions and outcomes to a professional standard.
Develop critical thinking skills for planning, problem-solving and decision-making during design projects.

Professional recognition

Upon completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become a member of the Design Institute of Australia, Australian Graphic Design Association or Design Management Institute but should confirm eligibility with the association.

Pathways and scholarships

- 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.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$16300 (total for 2020)*

Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

The minimum entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate of Design is a recognised three-year Bachelor of Design or equivalent. Applicants who do not have a Bachelor of Design qualification but have a related qualification and work experience* in a design-related field, will be required to submit a portfolio demonstrating their cognate skills and capabilities in design.

Related fields may include architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, digital arts, creative arts, multimedia or digital media, product design engineering, design technology, games and interactivity, and creative industries.

* Work experience

Documents substantiating work experience need to be provided on company letterhead and clearly detail roles as well as duties and duration of posts held.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language requirements.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

Find out more

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Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au