Graduate Diploma of Visual Communication Design
Deakin University
About
The Graduate Diploma in Visual Communication Design provides practical and theoretical skills in Visual Communication Design.
This is achieved through a combination of study incorporating the contemporary thinking and techniques required for professional design practice.
The course explores design's role as an agent of change and as a key link between creativity and innovation.
It also addresses the social, cultural and ethical implications of design practice as well as in-depth studies of new technology in design with an emphasis on typography, form and application.
Historical and contemporary graphic design processes are explored within both local and international contexts.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Visual Communication Design, students must successfully complete:
- 6 credit points in Visual Communication Design from the units listed below, plus
- 2 credit points of electives
- Academic Integrity AAI018 (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry information
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library
Entry will be based on performance in:
- a Bachelor Degree in any discipline OR
- a Graduate Certificate in any discipline OR
- at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
Learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| outcome type | outcome description |
|---|---|
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate a specialised, developed knowledge of how to research, plan and produce design-based solutions to complex visual communication challenges. Advanced knowledge and skills for analysing communication design as applied in a local, national and international context. |
| Communication | Demonstrate sophisticated and effective communication skills using visual media. Transmit ideas, analysis, findings and strategies through advanced written and oral presentation. |
| Digital literacy | Employ a range of specialist skills using industry standard design programs and other digital literacies to source, analyse, generate and disseminate design solutions to an advanced level. |
| Critical thinking | Demonstrate advanced understanding of ethical and legal issues surrounding visual communication design. Acquire advanced skills in the critical evaluation of contemporary design practices, design conversations and design issues and demonstrate application in own professional design practice. |
| Problem solving | Demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate information to inform professional design practice. Employ specialised knowledge, skills and creativity supported by research-based theoretical underpinnings to generate advanced design solutions to complex visual communication design briefs. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate advanced initiative and autonomy in planning, decision-making and problem solving in the field of visual communication design. |
| Teamwork | Demonstrate an ability to work and learn collaboratively, collegially and responsibly with a range of disciplines, clients and industry representatives. |
| Global citizenship | Demonstrate a responsibility to and understanding and appreciation of global, economic and ethical influences on the practice of visual communication design. |
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