Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
Students must study these core units:
TDD4205 3D Design Practices: Spatial Design 15
ADV4105 Consumer Behaviour 15
Plus two units selected from:
TDD4101 3D Design Practices: Drawing in Space 15
TDD4102 3D Design Practices: Materiality 15
DES4101 Design Practices: Identity 15
PRN4121 PR Issues and Crisis Management 15
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DESIGN (DISPLAY &
EVENTS)
Course Code M59
The Graduate Diploma of Design (Display & Events) is a feepaying,
year long programme for both Australian and overseas
students. It is a vocationally-based diploma 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. It addresses the training needs of designers
who wish to work within the field of commercial display, public
event, and exhibition design, building the knowledge and specific
skills required to practice in this ever-growing global industry.
Students will be encouraged to develop their creativity, aesthetic
skills, and technical expertise in their specific/specialised
discipline.
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.
• demonstrate critical and analytical skills in the
development of design projects.
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
Diploma 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 Diploma in Design (Display & Events) is a 120
credit point award.
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
ADV4105 Consumer Behaviour 15
DEV4102 Visual Planning for Display and Event 15
DEV4103 Construction and Display Materials 15
TDD4205 3D Design Practices: Spatial Design 15
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
DEV4101 Model Planning and Construction 15
DEV4105 Collections, Curating and Display 15
DEV4106 Public Display Design 15
PRN4115 Public Relations Events and Management 15
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TWO DIMENSIONAL
& DIGITAL DESIGN
Course Code U61
Course Code V49
The Graduate Diploma in Two Dimensional and Digital Design is
designed to provide a 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 Diploma in Two Dimensional & Digital Design
comprises 120 credit points.
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
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
136 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008