GD191 - Graduate Diploma of Design Innovation and Technology

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Plan: GD191 - Graduate Diploma of Design Innovation and Technology
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Graduate Diploma of Design Innovation and Technology
Award abbreviation: GradDipDesInnovTech
Total credit points: 96
Career: PGRD
Duration: 1 Year Full-Time, 2 Years Part-Time
Location: City Campus (AUSCY)
Owning school: Design (370H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/design
ASCED code: 040199
CRICOS code: 104982C

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Purpose of the Program

The Graduate Diploma of Design Innovation and Technology is designed as professional development for architecture and design professionals, as well as candidates from other disciplinary backgrounds, such as science, engineering, and business who are seeking to apply and extend their knowledge in the field of design.

The principal objective of the Graduate Diploma of Design Innovation and Technology is to prepare you for the rapidly changing ways in which design can contribute to a more responsive, human-centered, and sustainable world. One of the primary objectives of the program is to speculate about the future of design practice in light of increasing environmental, social, and economic change and to develop design methodologies that integrate the needs of people with the potentials that lie within technological innovation. As innovation in design practice is positioned at the intersection of several disciplines, students have the opportunity to address issues from a wide variety of professions such as engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, industrial design, service design, graphic design, animation, interaction, lighting, media, and sound design.

The structure of the program allows you to choose a study stream from a range of skill-based optional offerings that address the following areas of design technology and technique:

Spatial Sound
Digital Fabrication
Interactive Technologies
Sustainable Systems

These practical skills are then applied within the Research Studio, which addresses issues relating to the development of technologies and their innovative application. In this studio, you have the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues from a range of disciplinary backgrounds and undertake a self-driven design-research project. The Graduate Diploma of Design Innovation and Technology provides a learning program delivered in a flexible, blended learning mode, utilizing both online delivery and access to fabrication workshops, electronics labs, and sound studios.

You will also have the opportunity to conduct your studies alongside the Master of Design Innovation and Technology students, sharing skills and knowledge, and developing future professional networks. Graduates may pursue many professional pathways, including work in the fields of architecture, engineering, product design, interior design, exhibition design, interactive design, service design, experience design, sound design, bio-design, and sustainability.

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Articulation and pathways

The Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation and Technology is available as an exit award of the Master of Design Innovation and Technology (MC231). 

You will have the option of exiting with the Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation Technology if you have successfully completed the 96 credit points listed in this program structure, or a combination of completing some courses and having been granted credit for previous study at an equivalent level (AQF 8).

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Entrance requirements

This program is an exit point for the Master of Design Innovation and Technology (MC231).

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External accreditation and industry links

In Australia, there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs of design innovation and technology. As design innovation and technology is a specialisation that may be practiced within other disciplines such as architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, industrial design, or acoustic design, for instance, applicants with accredited degrees in these fields may already have, or may pursue, professional registration through those institutes.

Industry Links

The Graduate Diploma of Design Innovation and Technology, and the School of Design, have strong industry links to global leaders in architectural and engineering practice, technology companies and to fabricators, construction and industry bodies. Integrating this international industry expertise into the coursework is a key distinguishing aspect of the program. The program regularly consults with an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) that consists of high profile industry representatives. Part of the IAC’s brief is to ensure that the program's links with industry standards and practise remain current.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service. The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, ejournals and newspapers.

You can find more information on Library resources and services at http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Online learning tools and content

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University

  • RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students

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