Managing Digital Design

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
GRAP 5000
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Course ID
202349
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Communication and Journalism
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of digital and visual design. It aims to equip students with the necessary skills to effectively use design tools, evaluate and implement visual communication strategies, and assess the impact of new digital technologies on an organisation's communication efforts. Students will learn about visual design tools, digital platforms and audio-visual production, and the briefing processes involved in design projects. Learners will conceptualise and create designs for branding and promotion, evaluate the form, functionality and effectiveness of digital design, and critique the impact of design decisions on user experience. 

  • Basics Of Digital Design
  • Visual Design Tools, Production And Project
  • Interactive Design Tools, Production And Project

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply theoretical principles and design conventions to analyse digital and traditional forms of communication
  • Critically appraise the form, functionality and effectiveness of digital design outputs across multiple platforms
  • Applies the principles of user-experience to critique the impact of design decisions on audiences
  • Create digital design solutions that enhance stakeholder communication and engagement and provide branding and promotion of organisations

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course