Diploma of Design (199JA.5)

Unleash your creativity and innovation with our Diploma of Design. Created for those seeking a pathway to a Design degree, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of design thinking, processes, tools and technology. At the end of this course, you'll be able to apply to the faculty of Arts and Design's suite of design degrees, from which you can hone-in on any the design field of your choice.Study our Diploma of Design at UC and you will:learn creative thinking skillsdevelop an understanding of visual communicationbecome familiar with design technologybe introduced to 2D and 3D designinvestigate and develop design projectswork in a design studio environmentdevelop the knowledge and skills needed to enter the design industryStudy opportunitiesOn finishing your diploma you can enter directly into one of the following courses delivered by the Faculty of Arts and Design, with one year of creditARB007 Bachelor of DesignARB201 Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)ARB202 Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)ARB203 Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)ABB001 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture)ABB002 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture)290JA Bachelor of Landscape DesignABB101 Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (Honours)Career opportunitiesYou may choose to enter the design industry directly as a team member or assistant designer in a range of fields, including:ArchitectLandscaperInterior DesignerGraphic DesignerIndustrial DesignerVisual MerchandiserBuilding and Construction Manager

Completion of year 12 or equivalent and evidence of some previous design studies or submission of a scanned design portfolio. Students onshore will be selected by an interview process.