Diploma of design
(visual communication)
(Accelerated)

At a glance

INSEARCH entry  requirements:	Click here
Leading to:	2nd year in UTS Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication with advanced standing of 48 credit points (equivalent to one year) 1st year in UTS Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design with advanced standing of 36 credit points 1st year in UTS Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textile Design with advanced standing of 36 credit points 1st year in UTS Bachelor Design in Interior and Spatial Design with advanced standing of 24 credit points 1st year in UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture with advanced standing of 24 credit points 1st year in UTS Bachelor of Design in Photography and Situated Media with advanced standing of 24 credit points
Duration:	Two semesters (eight months)
UTS entry requirements:	On successful completion of the course with no more than two subject failures
Fee:	$22,500
Census Dates, Subject & EFTSL Semester 2 & 3 Fees:	Click here
CRICOS Code:	070306B

Overview of diploma of design

The Diploma of Design (Visual Communication) has been designed for students to implement their research, analysis, problem-solving, visual and synthesis skills, communicating their original concepts and ideas through diverse images and words and to produce convincing presentations about their findings.

On completion of the Diploma of Design, graduates should be able to apply the visible language used by designers to develop original concepts and to effectively communicate these to a target audience as well as being able to develop visual solutions to design problems through a process of progressive refinement, reflection, critical analysis and evaluation.

WHO CAN STUDY THE ACCELERATED PROGRAM?


The Diploma of Design (Accelerated) is ideal for students who have results below direct entry requirements for the UTS Bachelor of Design degree (and its various majors) and would like to accelerate their study. 

Students who gain entry to this course should complete the diploma in eight months.

Student may enrol in the accelerated program if on entry they have the academic and English language proficiency to cope with the workload.

Subjects

STAGE 1

• Ways of Seeing
• Researching Design History
• Image Experimentation
• Visible Language
• Academic and Design Communication

STAGE 2

• Signs and Symbols
• Design Thinking
• Histories of Visual Communication
• Type, Text and Form

articulation to uts for international students

International students graduating from the new INSEARCH diplomas (from Semester Two 2010 onwards) are guaranteed a place in the corresponding undergraduate degree at UTS if they successfully complete their Insearch Diploma with no more than two subject failures.

Graduates from an Insearch Diploma will receive up to 48 credit points of recognised prior learning (RPL) or advanced standing (please see each diploma page for details on credit points).

Please consult UTS International for more details regarding mid year intakes.