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About the course
This Graduate Diploma in Design provides an advanced exploration of contemporary design practice and research, building theoretical, critical and practical capabilities to understand how design can drive transformation. It suits design leaders, managers and practitioners seeking to strengthen practice-based problem solving and innovation skills. The course can also provide a pathway to further study at master level in design. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.
What you might learn
You’ll develop advanced knowledge in a chosen area of design practice by creating new artefacts, services, products or processes, and applying frameworks for design-led innovation. You’ll critically reflect on design theory, history and context, frame and interrogate problems to produce appropriate solutions, and communicate concepts and final designs professionally. You’ll also apply relevant technologies and industry-focused design processes to real-world contexts.
Career outcome
Graduates can strengthen their capability for advanced practice and leadership in contemporary design across industry, enterprise and public or community contexts. The course supports roles that require design-led innovation, problem framing, research-informed practice and professional communication of design proposals and outcomes. It is suited to experienced practitioners and aspiring leaders seeking progression into senior design, management and strategic innovation work in the design sector.
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