Associate Degree of Design & Visual Communication
SAE Creative Media Institute
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00312F
Our course is about much more than visual aesthetics, providing you with a detailed understanding and hands on experience of the role of design in the contemporary world. Youll explore branding and identity design, online and print design, digital image-making and user-centered design. Youll create targeted designs with a particular audience in mind, and develop the skills to come up with creative solutions to complex problems in almost any context. At SAE, you will engage in virtual collaborative learning and also one-on-one mentoring opportunities you may not find in a larger university. Youll apply theoretical knowledge through studio best-practices and access the latest software like the Adobe Creative Suite as well as have the option to access on-campus facilities.
Structure
Total of 160 Credit Points
Subjects
- DIM111 Scholarly Perspectives On Design
- DDX170 Principles Of Design
- DDX171 Fundamentals Of Image Making
- DDX174 Design For Print Media
- CIE152 Project Design And The Entrepreneur
- DDX173 User Centred Design
- DDX181 Design Studio 1
- CIM210 Media Studies
- DDX215 Type In Design
- DDX216 Design For Branding And Campaigns
- DDX218 Design In Sound And Motion
- DDX219 Social Media And Digital Content Creation
- DDX220 Design Thinking
- DDX217 Advanced Image Making
- CIM211 Cultural Perspectives
Standard entry requirements
- Completion of a Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (QCE, WACE, HSC, SACE, etc.) (like your Year 12 certificate or equivalent).
- Completion of a Diploma level qualification issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Completion of a Certificate IV level qualification issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Experience-Based Entry - for applicants who do not meet the requirements of entry criteria above.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online (AUS) | No |
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