This program prepares graduates for diverse professional practice as designers through practical and theoretical learning. The higher education diploma year focuses on the development of manual and technological skills, design thinking, problem-defining and solving. On successful completion of the diploma, students progress into the Griffith University bachelor where they design future products, services and systems in a creative and critical way. Students gain a unique perspective on how the world impacts design – and how design shapes the world around us. Refer to separate entries for Griffith College’s Diploma of Design and Griffith University’s Bachelor of Design.
Immersive Design; Interaction Design; Interior and Spatial Design; Product Design; Visual Communication Design.
Fees for the Diploma programs are subject to change each year. Please refer to Griffith College tuition fees published for each program and can be found at https://www.griffithcollege.edu.au/study-options/. To calculate your degree fees use the Fee Calculator at http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees
It is recommended that students have their own laptop computer by the start of first year. Information on computers, computer configuration and recommended software should be discussed with the course convenor.
Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Contact the institution for information.
Advertising specialist; digital designer; games designer; graphic designer; interior designer; product, package and print designer.
3 years Full time or 6 years Part time