Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months)

The Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree.

It includes study in digital, interactive and 3D design.

The units are similar bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

Students extend their creative and practical design skills and develop a modern approach to the role of design in society.

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• creatively explore the various principles and elements of graphic design
• understand and use language and terminology specific to the design field
• understand the historical and cultural background of art and design.

UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.

• 7 core units (87.5 credit points)
• 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)

Units of study

Communication for design (CMS10002)

Introduction to photography (DDD10008)

Brand and identity design (GRA10002)

Digital design (GRA10006)

20th century design (GRA20009)

Design for web (GRA20011)

Design studio (GRA20012)

Select one unit from the following:

3D communication (CMS10001)

Packaging design (GRA20013)

Assessment may include a range of formal and informal tasks, including individual and group projects, assignments, presentations and examinations.

Successful completion of:

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification, including applications via the 2021 Early Entry Program – range of criteria with school recommendation. Head here for more info on this program and the VTAC code associated with this entry pathway.
• completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).

Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.

• VCE: Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
• VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Art, Interactive Digital Media (VCE VET), Media, Product Design and Technology, Studio Arts, Systems Engineering or Visual Communication Design