Program Overview

Executive Certificate in Digital Design Management

Course Overview

The University of South Australia's Executive Certificate in Digital Design Management extends students' knowledge and skills of professional communication into the use and management of digital and visual media.

Why the Executive Certificate in Digital Design Management?

On completion of this course, students should have the ability to:

• Apply theoretical principles and design conventions to digital and traditional communication platforms
• Critically appraise user-experience across multiple platforms
• Assess the implications of emerging trends in visual and digital technologies on professional communication practice
• Manage design-based contributions to professional communication practice

Course Structure

The course will be delivered online, with students taking part in online discussions with lecturers and students and participating in practical activities.

Learning Modules

• Elements of design
• Principles of design
• Application of design
• Designing for print: page layout and digital imaging
• Designing for video (Parts 1 & 2)
• Designing for web and interactive (Parts 1 & 2)
• Managing digital design

Assessment

Students must complete two graded practical assessments:

• Report (30%): User-experience audit
• Project (70%): Design portfolio

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor degree or higher
• 5 years of professional experience

Fees

$2,900

Location

Online

Duration

3 hours per week x 10 weeks

Dates Available

July 2023