Private Training Establishment
Yoobee CollegesDiploma in Digital Design - Web and Graphic Design
Level of Study
Diploma
Summary
Ever thought about how everything you see on a screen is just a bunch of zeroes and ones? Turning those into something beautiful and user-friendly is the craft of the designer.
Developed to meet the latest industry demands, this dynamic programme is an excellent starting point for students looking to study further in the fields of graphic design, or web and UX design.
Combining design principles and technical skills, the course offers a taste of the major components of graphic design and web development needed to produce engaging work for online and digital outputs.
Your 40 weeks include four 10-week modules where you’ll complete an in-depth assessment for each topic using industry-standard processes. You’ll cut your teeth on some insanely cool projects that not only build your skills but also help you begin your portfolio and prepare for further study or entering industry.
On graduating, you receive the New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 5).
Entry criteria
We recognise that this year has been tough for students, especially if you’re moving on from High School. Because of this we are offering Discretionary Admission to students who have missed out on credits, so you don’t need to have University Entrance or NCEA Level 3 to be accepted into this programme. You will need to show you have your literacy and numeracy credits at Level 1, and at least your Level 2 NCEA certificate. A support letter from your school is also beneficial but not essential. Please speak to our Student Recruitment Advisors for more information.
Then usually you would need...Students need NCEA Level 3 with at least one subject in a relevant field, or examples of work demonstrating skills in web and graphic design (assessed by the Graphic Design Head of Faculty). Download our portfolio guidelines for this course.
Successful completion of our Level 4 Creative Media programme (previously iCreate) allows entry into this programme. If your first language is not English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency at the level of IELTS 5.5 Academic, with no band lower than 5.0.
International students need to be at least 18 years old.
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