Design

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Design at Torrens University Australia  comprises two core subjects and two electives. The core subjects cover Design Identity, contextualising philosophical and theoretical text, and Design Context, which aims to provide an understanding of the user experience. You’ll also be able two complete electives from our MBA and Project Management programs, ensuring you graduate as a design expert with an extensive understanding of operating in global creative businesses. The Graduate Certificate of Design can be completed in two trimesters with a full-time study load, or four trimesters if studying part time.

Learning outcomes

• Critically evaluate findings and discussions in contemporary design literature.
• Demonstrate mastery in design theory and practice to generate innovations that respond to future need.
• Develop skills to argue the case to support a particular design position, drawing on relevant research, analysis and evidence.
• Engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving to create a range of solutions to identified design problems.
• Learn to resolve a range of complex design tasks using enhanced skills and knowledge.
• Articulate design principles, theories and practice to a variety of stakeholders across a range of cultural groups.
• Apply highly specialised design knowledge and skills to solve problems in a professional context.