Graduate Certificate in Design
Graduate Certificate in Design
This course will introduce you to contemporary design practice and research, providing a firm grounding towards design-led innovation and the application of design practice to social, economic and cultural life. The course is an entry point to further postgraduate study in the Master of Design or to further practice as…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will introduce you to contemporary design practice and research, providing a firm grounding towards design-led innovation and the application of design practice to social, economic and cultural life.
The course is an entry point to further postgraduate study in the Master of Design or to further practice as a designer, design leader or design strategist.
Upon successful completion of the graduate certificate, you may transfer to the graduate diploma. On successful completion of the graduate diploma, you may enrol in the master degree.
What you’ll learn
Develop a foundational knowledge of their field of design practice articulated through the creation of new artefacts, services, products or processes
Apply specialised knowledge, theories, frameworks and practices relevant to design leadership to inform design-led innovation
Demonstrate a critical reflection on design theory, practice and history in a social and cultural context
Apply knowledge of design to the framing and interrogation of problems to develop appropriate design solutions
Professionally communicate concepts, proposals, ideas, and final designs to a target audience
Understand the complexity and global context of contemporary design practice
Apply emerging technologies effectively to design practice or process to communicate the value of design
Contextualise design practice and process for real-life application in industry and practice
Understand and apply the value of design to communities, enterprises and public
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C; and Pearson Test of English Academic: 58. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening: 6.0; Overall band score: 6.5; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79 Overall; Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
