Diploma of Design / Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)

Course Details

The Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) is a three-year degree specially designed to lead into the Master of Teaching (Secondary), an accredited postgraduate teaching qualification. Together, the two degrees provide direct access to a teaching career and improved prospects for career advancement. With an emphasis on studio-based practice, students will study areas such as image design, typography, layout design, branding, design history, research methods, and web-based design. From year two, students will develop a focus on digital design, photography, and graphics technology, enabling them to develop two teaching disciplines, Design & Technology and Graphics & Multimedia Technology. Students will also have the opportunity to study an Education Studies sub-major, where they will gain an understanding of contemporary education issues, teaching and learning. As well as being equipped with the necessary elements of an initial teacher qualification, students will be prepared for professional graphic design practice and associated alternate employment opportunities in design.

Qualification: Diploma

Course structure: 260 credit points

For further information concerning the requirements for secondary teaching, students are advised to consult the Subject Content Requirements for Primary and Secondary Teaching NSW (Abridged) from the NSW Institute of Teachers or the Western Sydney University School of Education.