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Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging)

Program summary

Program title: Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging)
Award abbreviation:
GCDigitalDes(Print&Imaging)
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 2 years minimum part-time, 4 years maximum part-time. Program is only available part-time
Commence: Semester 1
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places 
Total courses: 4
USC program code: AR511
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa

Program overview

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging) offers an opportunity to:

  • upgrade existing skills or acquire new knowledge in the creative and digital media industries
  • use a range of software for digital design and desktop publishing, and produce work and promotional materials for a personal portfolio and a gallery exhibition at the University
  • develop practical skills through working on industry-relevant projects incorporating concept development, marketing strategies, corporate design, logo development, packaging, typography, media placement and press production
  • explore the wide range of creative design possibilities available through the application of digital imaging

This program is designed for people who have already completed an undergraduate degree or its equivalent in an area different from digital design and multimedia. It is intended to provide studies in digital design equivalent to those available within the higher levels of a Bachelor degree.

Admission requirements

A student entering the Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging) requires an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution in an area different from digital design and multimedia. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Applicants must demonstrate a level of computer literacy equivalent to that required for successful completion of DES101 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, DES105 Professional Placement and DES106 Crime Research Methods. For this purpose, TAFE introductory courses or equivalently accredited programs may be considered acceptable, or the student may demonstrate, to the Program Leader, equivalent skill through the presentation of a suitable portfolio or example of work.

Program structure

4 required courses:
DES211 Working with Victims and Offenders
DES212 International Justice and Human Rights
DES213 Social Work Field Education 1
DES214 Transition to Social Work Practice

Program requirements and notes

  1. Students are required to successfully complete 4 courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Digital Design (Print and Imaging) program structure.
  2. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
  3. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Kevin Todd
Tel: +61 7 5430 1208
Email: ktodd@usc.edu.au

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