Graduate Diploma in Design (Industrial Design) at University of South Australia

This hands-on postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of design. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues and sustainability. As a postgraduate student, you will delve straight into the intricacies of product design, further building on your existing knowledge and skill set. Emerging materials and processing technologies will be covered, as will manufacturing, technical skills and 3D design. Much of your study will take place in our custom-built workshops that are fitted out with digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers and 3D printers, as well as industry-standard motion-capture and virtual reality systems. In addition to these fundamental practical skills, a key part of your learning will relate to advanced research skills and you will graduate with the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research. Emerging materials, processing technologies and sustainability are key focuses of this graduate diploma. You will also develop an advanced understanding of industrial design and graduate with the ability to develop and design physical products, systems, interfaces, and environments for cultural and economic exchange. You will also develop: high-level technical skills needed for digital prototyping and the development of 3D design the ability to use knowledge of existing and emerging materials and processing technologies for high and low volume manufacturing the ability to work through complex industrial design problems cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research This graduate diploma comprises classes ind esign research studio, research methods, an introduction to sustainable design, business practice, and your choice of elective. This postgraduate qualification will give you a competitive advantage when seeking professional employment - it's also a pathway to a Master of Design. As a design student you will develop your skills in our world-class design studios and workshops that boast digital fabrication equipment such as: laser cutters CNC routers 3D printers industry-standard motion-capture and virtual reality systems You will also be involved in on-campus practical projects, where you will benefit from our strong industry links and our experienced teaching staff. Our commitment to research with an industry focus is unprecedented in South Australia. Our teaching staff are professional designers, so the curriculum is industry-relevant and mostly practical in nature. You will also work alongside world-class researchers in design1 so you can be assured that by studying this graduate diploma at UniSA you will take away industry-relevant skills and knowledge.