Course details

CRICOS course code: 097895J

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

Learn the tools, strategies and design thinking methodologies required to be an adaptable, multidisciplinary designer. The Diploma of Design builds the foundation for further study in visual communication, animation and digital technologies.

Employment and career options upon completing your Bachelor degree

Work in:

Advertising
Graphic design studios
Print houses
Publishers
Corporate companies who host in-house design services
Government and private practices
Motion design
Animation
Film and television
Web design
Motion capture performance
Augmented and virtual reality
UX design
Web design
Digital design and immersive design

Course Structure

Complete and pass 8 units.

4-6 core units:

ACF107 Principles of Animation*
ACI102 Digital Photography*
ADD101 Design Thinking
ADD102 Design Skills and Technologies 1
ADD103 Design Skills and Technologies 2
ADD104 Design Laboratory

Plus 4 additional units+

ACC100 Communication in Everyday Life
ACF103 Writing with the Camera
ACF106 Screen Practices
ACI101 Analogue Photography
ALA101 Advertising Principles and Practices
ALA102 Creative Brand Communication
ACF104 Screen History
ALJ111 News Reporting 1
ALJ112 News Reporting 2
ALM101 Making Social Media
ALM102 Making Video
ALR103 Introduction to Public Relations
ALR104 Strategic Communication and Writing

Direct entry to the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Design (majors in 3D Animation, Digital Technologies, Visual Communication)
Supportive learning environment provides the best possible preparation for Deakin University
Study on a Deakin University campus with full access to accommodation, support services

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
Course fee: 28,400 (3,550 per unit) 02 Mar 2020
29 Jun 2020
Full time
Read more8 or 12 months
Deakin College
Melbourne Burwood Campus
70 Elgar Road
Melbourne Victoria 3125
Australia

Entry criteria

Entry to Diploma course requires the successful completion of Australian Year 12 equivalent. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Australia.

English Admission Requirements

Cambridge: English Advanced (CAE) - FCE Level B2;

Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) - EAP 2;

GCE O-level - C6; HK Form 5 - 60% in Form 5 English Language;

HKDSE - Level 3 HKDSE English;

IELTS - 5.5 (with no band score below 5.5);

Pearsons Test of English Academic (PTE): 42-49;

SPM English - C4;

TOEFL Computer Based - 196;

TOEFL Paper Based - 525, TOEFL iBT: 52 – Writing 19, Speaking 16, Listening and Reading 5.

Address

Deakin College
Melbourne Burwood Campus
70 Elgar Road
Melbourne Victoria 3125
Australia
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