Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN
(DISPLAY & EVENTS)
Course Code M60
The Graduate Certificate of Design (Display & Events) is a feepaying,
semester long programme for both Australian and
overseas students. It is a vocationally-based qualification aimed at
students who wish to extend their design skills and gain expertise
in Display, Event, and Exhibition Design.
The course offers a unique career combination of Design and
project development skills; providing an understanding of design
practices and the context in which both commercial and cultural
organizations operate.
Specifically, upon completion of the course it is expected that
graduates will:
• demonstrate knowledge of design principles in relation
to exhibition, event, and display design.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
There are two admission paths to the degree:
1. An undergraduate degree in relevant discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution;
2. Applicants without formal academic qualifications with
at least five years appropriate professional experience
may apply for admission.
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students will be invited to an interview. The
interview panel will normally comprise the Master of Arts course
coordinator and two studio lecturers from the School. Qualified
applicants will subsequently be invited to submit a portfolio, a
proposal of the practical project to be carried out on the Graduate
Certificate programme, and a statement outlining their reasons for
seeking admission.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Graduate Certificate in Design (Display & Events) is a 60
credit point award.
DEV4101 Model Planning and Construction 15
DEV4102 Visual Planning for Display and Event 15
DEV4103 Construction and Display Materials 15
ADV4105 Consumer Behaviour 15
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TWO
DIMENSIONAL & DIGITAL DESIGN
Course Code U62
Course Code V50
The Graduate Certificate in Two Dimensional and Digital Design
is designed as a introductory program of study for postgraduate
students and industry practitioners who require development of
their technical and conceptual skills in Graphic Design in order to
further their career prospects. The course will provide knowledge
of communication theories and their application in visual culture
through the new media technologies.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least
five years appropriate professional experience in Visual or Media
Arts.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Graduate Certificate in Two Dimensional & Digital Design is
a 60 credit point course.
CMM4208 Communications and Digital Technology 15
DES2203 Design Practices: Publication 15
VIS4101 Visual Communication Studies 15
VIS4102 Design Thinking 15
Note: Students may, in consultation with their coordinator,
substitute a core unit with one from the following:
IMM4121 Digital Photomedia 15
IMM4122 Publishing on the World Wide Web 15
IMM4224 Three Dimensional Modelling and Animation 15
VIS4103 Visual Solutions and Presentation 15
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF
COMMUNICATIONS
Course Code G75
The Graduate Certificate of Communications is a one semester
full-time or equivalent part-time course designed to provide
graduates of other disciplines with the opportunity to acquire
knowledge and understanding of a specialised field of
communications.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
There are two admission paths to the course:
1. A three year degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised
tertiary institution;
2. Applicants without formal academic qualifications with at
least five years appropriate professional experience in either
multimedia or communications may apply for admission.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 131