Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies)
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 02411J
Our design course aims to develop you to be adaptable and resilient to a rapidly evolving design industry.This course will provide you with digital skills, business skills and design knowledge. You'll explore emerging technologies whilst being equipped with the skills to be resilient to the challenges of the global design industry. You will undertake immersive industry practices through collaborative projects and you'll study a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subject in the final year, which will provide further opportunities to apply and develop your skills and industry awareness.You will:develop skills in design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesignlearn to use 3D software to designdevelop communication skills by responding to complex design briefs, undertaking design projects, implementing design solutions and managing them to completionlearn sophisticated print and digital media skills, including advertising and promotion, art direction, branding, corporate identity, instructional design, typography, packaging, signage, web design and sustainable practiceundertake a workplace internship None
Designed for
Applicants with higher education studyApplicants with higher education are those who have completed some or all of a higher education course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study undertaken by applicants at either non-university higher education providers or university some time ago or recently, such as applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute.Applicants with higher education study will be required to attend an interview with a folio. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of higher education studies.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.Folio requirements: applicants are required to present a portfolio of 8 electronic images. Applicants can present a folio that demonstrates creativity, artwork, fashion illustrations and concept development. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) studyApplicants with VET study are those who have completed some or all of a VET course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider and applicants who have other qualifications such as Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate. If you have completed an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design or associate degree, you are eligible for advanced standing for up to 18 months.Applicants with VET study will be required to attend an interview with a folio. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of your diploma studies.Interview – applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for this course.Folio requirements – applicants are required to present a portfolio of 8 electronic images.. Applicants can present a folio which demonstrates creativity, artwork, fashion illustrations and concept development. Applicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped them to prepare for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.Applicants with work and life experience will be required to attend an interview with a folio.Interview – applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for this course.Folio requirements –applicants are required to present a portfolio of 8 electronic images. Applicants can present a folio which demonstrates creativity, artwork, fashion illustrations and concept development.Applicants with recent secondary educationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is based primarily on completion of Year 12 undertaken at school, TAFE or other VET or higher education provider (this includes both Australian or overseas equivalent) that was completed (or will be) in the current year or within the previous two years.Year 12 Applicants must have successfully completed VCE (or equivalent) with a study score of at least 20 in English. Additional consideration will be given for achievement for applicants who have completed at least one of the following VCE subjects: Design and Technology, Studio Arts, Visual Communication and Design.Applicants with recent secondary education will be required to attend an interview with a folio.Interview – applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for this course.Folio requirements – applicants are required to present a portfolio of 8 electronic images. Applicants can present a folio which demonstrates creativity, artwork, fashion illustrations and concept development.We offer pathways into this course if you do not meet the entry requirements:Certificate IV in Design with a pathway into the Diploma of Graphic DesignDiploma of Graphic Design with a pathway into Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies)
Structure
You will study 28 units including:12 core units 10 major units 6 elective units
Subjects
- creative design process
- collaborative communication
- digital cad principles
- visual content creation
- design trends and culture
- design typography
- emerging technologies
- sustainable design practice
- introduction to digital marketing
- digital product design
- social media marketing
- transformative design
- branding fundamentals
- content creation
- advanced digital product design
- understanding the consumer
- spatial design
- your career
- omni channel marketing
- visual merchandising for retail
- digital commerce and web design
- wicked design
- design business operations
- design lab
- brand strategy
- your design studio
- immersive professional practice 1
- project innovation
- entrepreneurship and innovation
- immersive professional practice 2
- special event management
- design futures
- design portfolio
- service design
Standard entry requirements
.
Recognition
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. Once you have successfully completed this course, you can apply for post graduate study at a university.
Study pathways
Brand ManagerMarketing ManagerAdvertising ManagerGraphic DesignerDigital DesignerInstructional Designer
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | International: $67,393 | No | ||
| Nelson | International: $67,393 | No |
