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Diploma in Design (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: DipDes

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7044.1

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 087975C

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The Diploma in Design is available as an exit point only from 6007 - Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Communication, 6011 - Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) and 6013 - Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course from 2015 or later.

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

This program is designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the key areas of Design, before entering the second year of the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) or Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) degrees. It offers preparatory units in Academic English and The Design Process. Both of these units provide an additional skills base for tertiary level study. The diploma is delivered via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Design will articulate into Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) or Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) degrees at the Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year full-time

Admission

This course is an exit award only

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Design. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Domestic students entering this Diploma are required to have:

• Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or

• Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or

• Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

• Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Met other entry requirements such as:

• An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place Or

• Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

International students entering the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

• IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or

• Completed the EAP 4 course offered by Western Sydney University, The College with a 50% pass OR

• Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

• Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general:

• Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or

• Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College,

Course Structure

This course is an exit award only

To progress to the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) or Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) students must pass the following University level units

700195

Design Histories and Futures (WSTC)

700193

Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles (WSTC)

700194

Graphic Design: Process and Practice (WSTC)

700196

Image Design (WSTC)

700183

Visual Storytelling (WSTC)

700187

Web and Time-based Design (WSTC)

Students must pass the following preparatory level units for which no advanced standing will be granted in the Western Sydney University degree program

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700197

The Design Process (WSTC Prep)

Students must also pass the following non-award unit (zero credit points). This unit does not count for credit towards the Diploma.

700177

Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep)