Diploma in Design Extended - Visual Communication (7152)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipDes
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7152
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 096998K
This program is suspended from Term 1, 2025, no new students will be admitted from this session.
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2018 or later.
This program is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
This program is designed to provide students with the first year subjects included in the Design (Visual Communication) degree. The inclusion of additional preparatory subjects is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments.
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will articulate into the Design (Visual Communication) degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
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Western Sydney University, The College
Study Mode
One and a half years full-time (four terms)
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over and not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.
International Students
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from The College English Language Program or The College English Entrance Test; and completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 140 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below.
Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep), for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in University level subjects.
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.
Local Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0003 | Academic Skills for Design (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| DESN 0003 | Critical Thought in Design (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| DESN 0001 | Design Practice (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| GEDU 0007 | Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| DESN 0002 | The Design Process (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| DESN 1004 | Design Histories and Futures (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| DESN 1010 | Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles (WSTC) | 20 |
| DESN 1012 | Image Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| DESN 1019 | Visual Storytelling (WSTC) | 10 |
| DESN 1022 | Web and Time-based Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| DESN 1008 | Graphic Design: Process and Practice (WSTC) | 20 |
| Total Credit Points | 140 | |
International Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0003 | Academic Skills for Design (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| DESN 0001 | Design Practice (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| DESN 0003 | Critical Thought in Design (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| GEDU 0007 | Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| DESN 0002 | The Design Process (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| DESN 1004 | Design Histories and Futures (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| DESN 1010 | Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles (WSTC) | 20 |
| DESN 1012 | Image Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| DESN 1019 | Visual Storytelling (WSTC) | 10 |
| DESN 1022 | Web and Time-based Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| DESN 1008 | Graphic Design: Process and Practice (WSTC) | 20 |
| Total Credit Points | 140 | |