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Diploma of Digital Design
Diploma of Digital Design

Diploma of Digital Design

  • ID:AIT610013
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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* Recognition of Prior Learning

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Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

Academic

Successful completion of senior high school equivalent to Australian Year 12 level of education.
A minimum level of achievement is expected for direct entry into a Bachelor Degree.
Students without Year 12 level of education may enter Diploma level study with the completion of a Certificate II or above.
Compulsory overseas student health insurance which may be purchased from AIT & paid with the initial enrolment payment.
Applicants must attend an interview in person or by telephone with AIT’s admissions staff. This may be arranged via Skype.

English level

IELTS 5.5

Other requirement

Course Information

Year 1

- Graphic Design Principles

Design Principles

Learn graphic design principles and elements such as unity/ harmony, balance, hierarchy, scale and proportion, colour theory, contrast and repetition in order to create well proportioned design.

Creative Drawing

Learn the elements of all art creation such as line, form, colour, texture, value and shape as well as different creative drawing styles using various techniques. Students will also be challenged to venture out of their comfort zones and broaden their understandings of styles and mediums, as well as develop their knowledge of theory and research on successful creative drawing.

Digital Images

Acquire a solid foundation of skills using industry standard graphic applications that include vector, pixel and image & text layout software applications such as Adobe CS products including Illustrator and Photoshop.

Communication Design Theory

Develop an understanding of the underlying principles of communication. Explore theories from ancient rhetoric to modern persuasion as it appears in media, technology, social and political interaction. Learn how to use these theories to solve communication design problems.

Design Thinking & Processes

Investigate design techniques using colour, shapes, text, textures and communication including the essential skills to communicate ideas visually using a variety of tools and techniques. Develop conceptual ideas that can extend across media to produce a coherent body of design work, learn how to rationalise conceptual designs and accept constructive criticism.

Intro to Web

The subject gives students an idea of how an existing and emerging technologies affect the operations and management of a business, the relationships that businesses have with external entities (customers, suppliers, regulators etc.) and the products and services that businesses can offer.

The first half of the subject is structured to help students understand why and how information systems are used by organisations, and how to develop the problem solving, interpersonal communication and analytical skills required for developing information system for clients. Students learn the theories and applications Information Systems can provide business solutions. The technology comprising Information Systems and how to develop them is also covered.

Shooting & Editing

Learn about the technical and creative aspects of photography and video production using digital SLR cameras, the physics of light, mechanics of cameras, the history of photography, composition and photographic design principals, the key proponents of photography style, their motivation and purpose. Students will then go on to produce a short commercial video and will also learn about photography and video post- production using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Lightroom.

Interface & Experience Design

Learn how to design, implement and evaluate user interfaces to meet predefined quality characteristics of functionality - and how to create a user centric experience for web and app design. Concepts, theories and technologies underlying the methods and techniques are introduced and explained as required. Students apply all that they have learned to develop and implement a user interface for a business system. Students will be introduced to HTML and CMS.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is where a student's previous work and informal learning experiences are recognised through a formal assessment process. 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Digital Designer
  • Broadcast Designer
  • Digital Content Producer
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • 3D Artist
  • Game Artist
  • Character Designer
  • Creative Director
  • Art Director
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Branding & Identity Designer
  • Title Designer
  • UX/UI or Web Interface Designer

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

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