Design - 5306
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Art & Design
Contact: www.artdesign.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Paddington
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 48
Award(s):
Graduate Diploma in Design
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Program Description
The Graduate Diploma in Design is a professionally relevant 1 year full time or 2 years part time degree for those who wish to extend their professional qualifications with a shorter period of study and those wishing to broaden or change directions in their design and media practice.
Students in the Graduate Diploma in Design undertake five courses in Design core introducing design as processes, practices and history, along with an understanding of design communication and research. Students also take three course chosen from Design areas of practice or other studio electives.
Students in the Graduate Diploma in Design undertake five courses in Design core introducing design as processes, practices and history, along with an understanding of design communication and research. Students also take three course chosen from Design areas of practice or other studio electives.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts and principles of design as an integrated practice
- Understand research principles and methods applicable to contemporary design practices
- Analyse, reflect on and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to design practice
- Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner
- Demonstrate the qualities of an ethical practitioner
Program Structure
Students who are approved to enter the GradDipDes requiring the completion of 48 UOC over 1 year full time or 2 years part time, must complete:
- Two courses (12 UOC) from those approved Design Studio Areas of Practice, and
- One course (6 UOC) from either Design Areas of Practice or other postgraduate art or design course
For the list of Design Areas of Practice, please see Program 9313 Master of Design.
Sample Program
| UNSW Program 5306 - Design |
UOC | |
|
Session 1
|
24 | |
| ADAD9113 Communication Skills (6) | ||
| Area of Practice or elective (6) | ||
| Area of Practice (6) | ||
|
Session 2
|
SDES9210 Critical Approaches to Design Practice (6) | 24 |
| ADAD9114 Research Foundations in Art & Design (6) | ||
| SAHT9143 Design History & Thoery (6) | ||
| Area of Practice (6) | ||
| TOTAL: 48 UOC | ||
Academic Rules
The Graduate Diploma in Design requires completion of 48 UOC (normally 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time) including:
- 30 UOC in Core courses
- 12 UOC in approved areas of practice courses
- 6 UOC in Art & Design postgraduate courses
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: UNSW Fee Website.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Design requires a Bachelors degree in any field, which has been conferred within the last 10 year, or through articulation from the Graduate Certificate in Design.
Applicants who apply with a bachelors degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Design where they have 5 or more years professional experience in a design or media-related field since graduation. They can articulate up to the Graduate Diploma if they hold a credit average in their courses taken under the Graduate Certificate.
Applicants without a Bachelors degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of a Portfolio of work and professional experience. The student may articulate up to the Graduate Diploma if they hold a credit average in their courses taken under the Graduate Certificate.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Consideration of RPL, including industry experience, will be relevant for:
a) entry into the program without a Bachelors degree; and
b) entry with a Bachelors degree awarded more than 10 years prior to proposed year of commencement.
Verified industry experience will include a written statement of service from an employer, client or commissioning agent verifying the position, role, responsibilities, duration and/or project outcomes of employment, service contract or other professional design engagement.
Applicants who apply with a bachelors degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Design where they have 5 or more years professional experience in a design or media-related field since graduation. They can articulate up to the Graduate Diploma if they hold a credit average in their courses taken under the Graduate Certificate.
Applicants without a Bachelors degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of a Portfolio of work and professional experience. The student may articulate up to the Graduate Diploma if they hold a credit average in their courses taken under the Graduate Certificate.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Consideration of RPL, including industry experience, will be relevant for:
a) entry into the program without a Bachelors degree; and
b) entry with a Bachelors degree awarded more than 10 years prior to proposed year of commencement.
Verified industry experience will include a written statement of service from an employer, client or commissioning agent verifying the position, role, responsibilities, duration and/or project outcomes of employment, service contract or other professional design engagement.
Articulation
Students who have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate with a credit average are eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Design with full credit for courses already completed, provided they have passed all courses, and achieved a credit average overall.
Students who wish to exit the Graduate Diploma program early may nominate to transfer to and graduate from the Graduate Certificate provided the requirements for the Graduate Certificate have been met.
Students who wish to exit the Graduate Diploma program early may nominate to transfer to and graduate from the Graduate Certificate provided the requirements for the Graduate Certificate have been met.
Related Program(s)
9313 Design
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