Overview 2021
Location
Commonwealth Supported places available
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the International Online Course Guide (PDF 809KB) for courses that are offered to international students
Designers help to shape the way we see the world around us. By creating products we love to use, services we rely on, and experiences that we live for, they’re essentially the tastemakers of the modern world.
In this course you will learn what it means to be a real-world creative problem solver. You’ll be introduced to the key aspects of design aesthetics by learning about the visual language in art and design, such as the impact of colours, patterns, shapes and textures.
A key focus of your studies is the globally-recognised problem-solving process of Design Thinking. You will learn how to research, prototype and test ideas based on a human-centered approach, that places people’s needs at the core of the problem.
You’ll also learn key entrepreneurial skills that will help you to navigate the market, including how to price, promote and pitch your products and services.
Best of all, this course will have you feeling prepared for current and new emerging design industry jobs in Tasmania and beyond, guided by industry-connected staff.
Please visit our Certificates page for answers to frequently asked questions about the Job Ready Certificates.
Learning outcomes
- Identify and apply design concepts, principles and practices to develop and present ideas and information
- Generate and refine design propositions through iterative practice employing creative ideation and technical skills
- Employ professional and collaborative conduct when applying principles of design practices
Practical experience
Practice-based, experiential learning and portfolio development is a key component of the Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design. In order to develop key transferable practitioner skills, students are exposed to authentic and engaging learning experiences designed to develop their understanding of work and the workplace. The work-based components will be tailored to individual student circumstances.
Students with current employment will be encouraged to apply and complete relevant assessments within their work environment. At a minimum, students without access to a relevant work environment will be provided with authentic simulated experiences.
Students are introduced to:
- Different methods of and approaches to practice;
- How issues such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership are reflected in the workplace and;
- The role of reflection and deliberative thinking in developing workplace-based knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations.
Career outcomes
The Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design will introduce an exciting future of working in the creative design industry. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career, as employment projections for designers are upwards trending and set to grow by 13.2% by 2024*.
If you complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design and wish to continue further study, you can transition into further study, with credit towards an Associate Degree in Applied Design.
A career in design prepares you for a wide range of future careers in this ever-changing work environment. Some of the exciting roles that your studies may lead to include:
Creative technologist: As a creative technologist, you combine your passion for design and technology to create ideas and solutions that improve the user experience in the digital space.
Graphic Designer: Learn how to communicate ideas and inspire consumers by designing visual concepts created using computer software or by hand.
Event Designer: Consider the themes, intentions, locations, audiences and resources of events. Create immersive, atmospheric and enjoyable experiences.
Design Futurist: Gain the knowledge, skills and experiences for diverse careers in future industries such as design for health, food innovation, ecotourism and social enterprises.
*Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024.
Course structure
Completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design requires four core 12.5 credit point units.
Part time students: Enrol in two units per semester. ZAD121 and ZAD122 are recommended in your first semester.
CORE
Design thinking draws on creative, iterative and collaborative approaches to problem-solving, including exploration of potential solutions though idea generation, rapid prototyping and testing. While conventional approaches to problem-solving often rely on the application of highly structured methodologies and process controls,…
Credit Points: 12.5
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In this unit, you will investigate elements and principles of visual language in art and design, to understand the importance of aesthetics in design and its application to real world projects. You will also be introduced to the nature of…
Credit Points: 12.5
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User Experience (UX) design seeks to improve the usability, accessibility, and pleasure a product or service provides by identifying the specific points of interaction. By adjusting these points, data can be captured, and improvements measured and replicated. Once you learn…
Credit Points: 12.5
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This unit introduces you to entrepreneurial opportunities and gives you the theory behind developing, pricing and promoting and goods and services. Creative entrepreneurs look outside existing social, economic and cultural paradigms to create new and innovative partnerships. They cultivate new…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
DOMESTIC APPLICANTS
Domestic Applicants who have recently completed secondary education
Completed the TCE (or equivalent)
Domestic Applicants with higher education study
Completed at least one undergraduate unit (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points).
Domestic Applicants with VET / TAFE study
A completed VET Certificate III or higher
Domestic Applicants with work and life experience
If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement. You may be eligible for an offer if you have work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
Prerequisites
Nil
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
This course is not currently available to international students
Credit transfer
Passes in units in other incomplete courses in this University or another approved tertiary institution may be credited towards the undergraduate certificate and a course plan developed to detail the units required by the student to qualify for the undergraduate certificate. The maximum credit granted will be in accordance with the limits stated in the Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance.
Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.
Articulation to
Students completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Design will receive advanced standing for four 12.5 credit point units of the Associate Degree in Applied Design.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
Opportunity to study without tuition fees
Domestic students commencing the Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design in Semester 2 2021 may be eligible to receive a 100% HECS fee waiver.
Please note that, subject to unit availability, all 4 units of the certificate are required to be completed by 30 June 2022 to receive 100% HECS fee waiver for each unit, with a minimum of 2 units completed by 31 December 2021.
Please visit our Certificates page for answers to frequently asked questions about the Job Ready Certificates.
How can we help?
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