Diploma in Digital Design and Multimedia

Develop your abilities in design to produce a professional portfolio specialising in print, web or motion.  Publication design, digital illustration, branding and identity, web interactive design and 3D modelling animation, graphic design options. LEVEL 6

This diploma is an exit qualification from year two of the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts and Design). Download the Bachelor of Applied Arts prospectus (1.61MB PDF).

Position yourself for a wide range of work, including print and web design, advertising, and post-production. This course will give you the graphic design skills to produce a professional portfolio in publication design, digital illustration, branding and identity, web interactive design, motion graphics, or 3D modelling and animation.

 

See examples of student work on the Digital Media page of the Whitireia Media gallery.

Overview

This course gives students the chance to work on individual and team projects to a professional standard, developing skills and ability in research, critical analysis, production and project management. Elective modules allow development in flat graphics (illustration, publication design, package design, word and image for print or digital media) or time-based media (motion graphics, animation, interactive and online media).

In the second semester, students can choose to work on a major project in their choice of specialisation.

The Diploma in Digital Design and Multimedia builds on the foundation laid in the Level 5 Diploma in Digital Design (year 1 of the Bachelor of Applied Arts, Visual Arts and Design).

Students graduate with the Diploma in Digital Design and Multimedia.

What this course covers

Core modules are:

• Drawing and Design 2
• Contextual Studies 2
• Creative Enterprise 2

Elective modules include:

• Web Interface Design
• Publication Design 2  
• Branding and Identity
• Multimedia Interactive Design
• 3D Modelling and Animation 1
• 3D Modelling and Animation 2
• Major Project
• Motion Graphics