Digital Design

Start your career in digital design

Start your journey in the dynamic design industry with our Diploma of Digital Design Online! Regardless of where you are, you'll gain an introduction on the fundamentals of digital design and understand key design concepts. This Diploma will also provide a pathway to you to then complete our Bachelor of Digital Design on campus. Your design career starts now.

Key Dates

Two intakes per month

Details

Courses

Higher Education Diploma of Digital Design (Online)

Campus

N/A

Delivery

Online

Diploma Duration

Part time: 96 weeks (+ 2 weeks break), approximately 1150 hours of total study (12 hours/week)
Full time: 48 weeks (+ 2 weeks break), approximately 1150 hours of total study (24 hours/week)

Admissions

Domestic Fees

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International Fees

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Entry Requirements

Students over the age of 21 are admitted as mature aged students upon applying and require only legal documentation
Students under the age of 21 with a completed Year 12 certificate or equivalent are admitted upon proof of graduation
Students under the age of 21 without a completed year 12 certificate must be interviewed by the AIT admissions team where admission will be assessed on the basis of relevant work experience or creative portfolio. These students must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities to succeed in this course as deemed by AIT admissions team;
Alternative entry may be available in certain circumstances (e.g. You have evidence of having completed another qualification such as a Certificate II)

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About This Course

This Diploma teaches the basic principles of Design. Combining hands-on education with digital design thinking, this Diploma will prepare you for a career in the design industry or enable you to continue your studies by entering the second year of the Bachelor of Digital Design.

This Diploma is great for upskillers or career changes thinking about learning design principles and becoming a 'graphic designer'.

Key Details

KEY DATES

Two intakes per month

DETAILS

Courses

Higher Education Diploma of Digital Design (Online)

Campus

N/A

Delivery

Online

Diploma Duration

Part time: 96 weeks (+ 2 weeks break), approximately 1150 hours of total study (12 hours/week)
Full time: 48 weeks (+ 2 weeks break), approximately 1150 hours of total study (24 hours/week)

ADMISSIONS

Domestic Fees

→ Download Domestic Course Fees

International Fees

→ Download International Course Fees

FEE-HELP available

Study now & pay later (Domestic Students only)

→ International Admissions

→ Domestic Admissions

Entry Requirements

Students over the age of 21 are admitted as mature aged students upon applying and require only legal documentation
Students under the age of 21 with a completed Year 12 certificate or equivalent are admitted upon proof of graduation
Students under the age of 21 without a completed year 12 certificate must be interviewed by the AIT admissions team where admission will be assessed on the basis of relevant work experience or creative portfolio. These students must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities to succeed in this course as deemed by AIT admissions team;
Alternative entry may be available in certain circumstances (e.g. You have evidence of having completed another qualification such as a Certificate II)

Curriculum

Year 1

Design Thinking and Processes

Learn how to bring the elements and principles of design together to create

Year 2

Continue On

Successful completion provides you entry into the Bachelor of Digital Design where you can further refine your skills and select electives that set you apart from others.

Year 3

Real-world Immersion

Begin the transition to a career in Design with advanced design subjects and immersive studio program to help you be you job-ready.

Take a look at the subjects and curriculum for the Bachelor of Digital Design and the Diploma of Digital Design

Careers in Design

What journey lies ahead?

Design encompasses the skills and work that go into determining the “look” of…almost everything you see around you. And nowhere is that talent more important than the virtual world of digital interactive media, where the way a piece of information or entertainment is presented can mean the difference between engagement and being ignored. It isn't simply a technical career, either. Designers frequently liaise with clients, copywriters and other stakeholders, so there’s often a strong interpersonal element in these kinds of roles. Balancing the needs and wants of various stakeholders, while solving problems and producing the most creative and beautiful work – these are the challenges a designer faces.