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Diploma in Design (exit only) (7044)

Overview

The Diploma in Design is available as an exit point only from 6007 - Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Communication, 6011 - Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) and 6013 - Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary). This program is designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the key areas of Design, before entering the second year of the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) or Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) degrees.

Admission

This program is an exit award only. The aim of the program is to prepare students for tertiary study in Design. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Structure

To progress to the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) or Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) students must pass the following University level subjects:

• DESN 1004: Design Histories and Futures (WSTC) - 10 credit points
• DESN 1010: Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles (WSTC) - 20 credit points
• DESN 1008: Graphic Design: Process and Practice (WSTC) - 20 credit points
• DESN 1012: Image Design (WSTC) - 10 credit points
• DESN 1019: Visual Storytelling (WSTC) - 10 credit points
• DESN 1022: Web and Time-based Design (WSTC) - 10 credit points Students must pass the following preparatory level subjects for which no advanced standing will be granted in the Western Sydney University degree program:
• LANG 0003: Academic English (WSTC Prep) - 10 credit points
• DESN 0002: The Design Process (WSTC Prep) - 10 credit points Students must also pass the following non-award subject (zero credit points). This subject does not count for credit towards the Diploma:
• GEDU 0007: Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep) - 0 credit points Total Credit Points: 100

Program Details

• Approved Abbreviation: DipDes
• Western Sydney University Program Code: 7044
• AQF Level: 5
• CRICOS Code: C
• Study Mode: One year full-time
• Location: The College - Nirimba Education Precinct
• Attendance: Full Time
• Mode: Internal
• Advice: See above

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