IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from The College English Language Program or The College English Entrance Test; and completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Be prepared for a world of great career options in the visual media. This course is also your first academic step towards a rewarding teaching career.
Explore image design, typography, layout design, branding, design history, research methods and web-based design. Pair all this with a sub-major in Education Studies and give yourself the option of pursuing an academic path towards teaching.
When you successfully complete the 16-month diploma from The College, you gain guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) at Western Sydney University.
To apply, you don’t need an ATAR; all you need are ambition and the determination to work hard. Once you’re here, our mission is to make sure you have the supportive learning environment and flexibility you need to transform your life. That includes smaller class sizes with greater access to one-on-one teaching and support. Our Extended Diplomas also cover extra introductory units that will prepare you for success in your tertiary studies and beyond.
At The College, we’re dedicated to your success. We know that if you’re given a supportive learning environment with a dedicated team of educators, anything is possible. Our wide range of pathway options include University Foundation Studies, Extended Diplomas and Integrated Diploma/Bachelor courses. Your success starts here.
CRICOS Code: 096999J
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Subject, Title
Term 1 of Study
Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep)
Academic Skills for Design (WSTC Prep)
Critical Thought in Design (WSTC Prep)
Design Practice (WSTC Prep)
English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep)
Term 2 of Study
Academic English (WSTC Prep)
Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep)
The Design Process (WSTC Prep)
Design Histories and Futures (WSTC)
Term 3 of Study
Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles (WSTC)
Image Design (WSTC)
Term 4 of Study
Visual Storytelling (WSTC)
Web and Time-based Design (WSTC)
Graphic Design: Process and Practice (WSTC)
Total Credit Points, 140
Our Programs
EXTENDED DIPLOMA PROGRAM
This 16-month program allows students to undertake course-specific preparatory units alongside the first year units of their course, which will help in developing the content knowledge and skills needed to succeed in university. After successful completion, students automatically transition into the second year of their chosen degree at Western Sydney University.
This program may open the door to a career in:
Graphic Design
Secondary Teaching
(with further study)
Web Design
Photography
Illustration
OSHC - $629 per year
