Course details

CRICOS course code: 086327K

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

From fundamental design theory and core principles to advanced techniques, this in-depth program will teach you how to conceptualise and visually execute ideas across multiple media platforms, including digital media, using best-practice design principles. You’ll gain valuable expertise in pitching creative work to prospective clients - and you’ll have the ability to complement your studies with electives such as gaming, web, film, modelling, graphics or animation.

The Bachelor of Digital Design is an evolution of a traditional graphic design qualification which offers limited career prospects in a world that’s fuelled by the continual emergence of new digital tools and capabilities. Wholly designed for digital output, successful graduates of the Bachelor of Digital Design will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge and expertise to adapt to these changes, giving them a competitive edge for an extraordinary future.

Outcomes:

Design skills for a new digital world. Be more than a designer

Design Principles & Techniques:

Apply core design principles and advanced techniques to visually communicate ideas.
Design principles & techniques, imbue a story with colour, texture, layout & props.
Edit photography & film for multiple screen platforms.
Record, process and implement sound and learn the principles for effective sound design.

Digital Design fundamentals:

How to create a user-centric interface for web and app design.
Create motion graphics & basic animation.
Design and develop animated characters, through timing, movement, composition, background art, texturing and lighting.
Design and create virtual worlds using best-practice principles.

Real-world:

Work with speed & efficiency and collaborate effectively under real-world pressure on industry briefs.
Learn industry-standard software and applications.

Software

Learn industry-standard software

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Light room
  • Adobe After Effects

Specific Roles

  • Digital Designer
  • Broadcast Designer
  • Digital Content Producer
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • 3D Artist
  • Game Artist
  • Character Designer
  • Creative Director
  • Art Director
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Branding & Identity Designer
  • Title Designer
  • UX/UI or Web Interface Designer

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
21,200 Per Year
Read moreEnrolment Fee: 200
16 Mar 2020
04 May 2020
13 Jul 2020
1 year Full time Melbourne Campus
Level 13, 120 Spencer Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
Tuition fee: 15,000 for the entire course; Enrolment Fee: 200 16 Mar 2020
04 May 2020
13 Jul 2020
Self study / online (without attendance)
Read moreFull time: 48 weeks (+ 2 weeks break), approximately 1150 hours of total study (24 hours/week); Part time: 96 weeks (+ 2 weeks break), approximately 1150 hours of total study (12 hours/week)
Melbourne Campus
Level 13, 120 Spencer Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia

Entry criteria

Completion of year 12 or equivalent; OR

Certificate IV, VET Diploma or Higher Education Diploma (completion); OR

Successful completion of one year of full-time study in a degree course at a higher education provider; OR

Admission via non-academic criteria may include demonstrated interest or experience in relevant fields or work. Students may be asked to demonstrate this through a short-written piece, interview and or portfolio

IELTS Academic 5.5 or equivalent

Address

Academy of Information Technology
Sydney Campus
Level 2, 7 Kelly Street
Sydney New South Wales 2007
Australia
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