Design
Design courses are delivered at Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne (Flinders St), Sydney (Ultimo), and some are also offered fully Online.
On this page, you will find:
- Your course structure, which lists the subjects you need to successfully complete in order to achieve your qualification
- Other important information about your course
Intern with Vogue Australia
We have four internships available and applications are now open.
What you’ll get:
- A one-week internship with Vogue Australia
- Mentorship, guidance and support straight from the Vogue team
- Access to Vogue Australia offices in Sydney
- First-hand experience of what it’s like working at Vogue Australia
Applications close on Thursday 17 April.
Plan your subjects
Read your course structure to map your progress through your course and plan the subjects you will be enrolling in for the next study period.
When subject selection opens for the next study period, go to the registration section of your Student Portal and choose your classes.
Please note: Elective subjects may not be available for enrolment in every study period. If a preferred elective is not available, we recommend that you discuss options with your course coordinator or Student Services.
Find out what the recommended design software and laptop specifications are for your course.
Subject Outlines
Adobe Creative Campus
Professional and industry associations
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Communication Design
Course structures
Course code: DCD20
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Your Program Director is Elicia Simon
Your Course Coordinator is Leandi Newth
Course code: ACD20
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Your Program Director is Elicia Simon
Your Course Coordinator is Leandi Newth
*This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: BCD20
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Questions about WIL302 Work integrated learning? Please take a look at the resources below.
Course code: BUSCD21
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WIL302 Work Integrated Learning Subject Information
Option 1: Internship (WIL302)
An internship is a unique opportunity for Work Integrated Learning (WIL), where you will develop and refine your knowledge and practical abilities, in a professional environment. You will begin to build long-term relationships, within the design industry and strengthen your skills in observation, evaluation, and self-assessment, all of which are valuable for a career in design. Throughout this process, you will undertake a series of tasks designed to support your understanding of the key concepts involved in the operation of a professional design practice. Students are responsible for securing their own internship.
Time frame
The internship consists of 90 hours of industry placement, in an approved, design-related position. This is flexible, with some students opting to complete a 3-week full-time placement, during the trimester break, or as one day a week, for a 12-week period undertaking, or some other agreed-upon configuration. The internship program provides students with a platform to launch their careers. Please think carefully about how to get the most from this experience.
- Prepare and start to look for internship opportunities 3-6 months prior to the start of the trimester
- Sign WIL agreement (found under Careers & Industry)
- Enrol in the correct Wil subject, there is no weekly class but students will be supported by Facilitators through out the internship program.
Note: Please students must keep the attached WIL Agreement PDF "unlocked" as the Industry Team need to complete the final verification and sign off before this document is finalised.
For more information, please email WIL@torrens.edu.au
Option 2: Industry Live Brief (WIL302B)
This subject requires students to respond to criteria set within the context of an Industry Live Project (assigned by your lecturer within the classroom). An understanding of research methodologies appropriate to professional practice and the documentation of personal creative investigation will be explored.
Students will also further investigate and examine entrepreneurial and commercial opportunities through collaborative work practice. The subject is delivered from a cross discipline perspective and draws on both discipline specific and common design practices.
Students are required to work both independently or as part of a collaborative team in order to conduct research, analyse and define project parameters and deliver innovative solutions that expand the notion of an industry live brief.
Supporting information
Videos
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- CDC300A Culture of Change
- CDC303A Portfolio
- CDM301A Major Project
- CIN100A Data Visualisation
- CTY201A Typographic Systems
- DCX101 Design Context
- DGDDD100 Digital Design Foundations
- DGDIL100 Illustration
- DGDPM100 Publishing & Media
- DGDTY100 Typography
- DGDVL100 Visual Language of Design
- DSO102 Design Studio 1
Other resources
Architectural Technology
Course structures
Course code: DAT23
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*This is an exit qualification on completion of 8 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: BAT23
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Supporting information
Videos
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Branded Fashion Design
Course structures
Course code: DIPBRFD16
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Course code: ADBRFD16
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Course code: BABRFD16
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Course code: BBUS_BBFD15
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Videos
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- DSO102 Design Studio 1
- DCX101 Design Context
- BIZ101 Business Communications
- BIZ102 Understanding People and Organisations
- BIZ104 Customer Experience Management
Practical sewing class tools and materials
If you are taking practical sewing and draping subjects FA107A and FA108A online, please check the list of tools and materials that you'll need for your course.
Design
Course structures
Course code: DIPDES15
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Course code: DIPDES24
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Supporting information
Videos
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Fashion Marketing
Course structures
Course code: DFME21
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Course code: ADFME21
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This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: BFME21
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Film & Video
Course structures
Course code: DFV20
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Your Program Director is Michelle Douglas
Your Course Coordinator is Jacqui Casey
Course code: AFV20
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This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Your Program Director is Michelle Douglas
Your Course Coordinator is Jacqui Casey
Course code: BFV20
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Your Program Director is Michelle Douglas
Your Course Coordinator is Jacqui Casey
Course code: BUSFV21
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Your Program Director is Michelle Douglas
Your Course Coordinator is Jacqui Casey
Supporting information
Videos
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- DSO102 Design Studio 1
- DCX101 Design Context
- DIG103A Interaction Design
- BIZ101 Business Communications
- BIZ102 Understanding People and Organisations
- BIZ104 Customer Experience Management
Other resources
Graphic Design
Course structures
Course code: DGD20
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Supporting information
Videos
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- CIN100A Data Visualisation
- DGDDD100 Digital Design Foundations
- DGDFI200 Form & Insight
- DGDIL100 Illustration
- DGDPM100 Publishing & Media
- DGDPP100 Portfolio & Professional Practice
- DGDTY100 Typography
- DGDVL100 Visual Language of Design
- DIG103A Interaction Design
- WIL100 Work Integrated Learning
Other resources
Interior Design
Course structures
Course code: DIDD20
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Course code: DIDD24
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Your Program Director is Scott Skipworth
Your Course Coordinator is Mel O'Brien
Course code: ADIDD24
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Your Program Director is Scott Skipworth
Your Course Coordinator is Mel O'Brien
Torrens University Australia will discontinue the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration (DIDD20) after Trimester 3, 2024.
Find out if you are eligible to transition into the new program.
Course code: ADINRES16
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Course code: ADIDR20
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This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: ADINCOM16
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Course code: ADIDC20
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This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: BAINRES16
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Course code: BIDR20
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Course code: BAINCOM16
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Course code: BIDC20
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Course code: BUSIDR21
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Course code: BUSIDC21
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Supporting information
Other resources
Videos
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Photo Imaging
Course structures
Course code: DPPI20
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Supporting information
Videos
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- CAC102 Camera and Capture
- DIM103 Digital Imaging
- ILL104 Introduction to Light and Lighting
- CDC100A Thinking Visually
- CMW107 Colour Management and Workflow
- COM208 Commercial
- DPO109 Domestic Portraiture
- CPP110 Career Preparation
- FOL111 Folio
- DCX101 Design Context
Other resources
3D Design & Animation
Course structures
Course code: D3D20
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Course code: A3D20
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*This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: B3D20
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Course code: BUS3D21
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Videos
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Software Engineering
Course structures
Course code: DSE19
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Course code: ADSEAI19
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This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: BASEAI18
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Course code: ADSECC19
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This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: BASECC18
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Supporting information
Videos
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Game Design and Dev
Course structures
Course code: DGGD19
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Course code: ADGDD19
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This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: BGDD19
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Course code: DSE19
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Course code: ASEG19
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This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: BSEG19
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Supporting information
Videos
Watch these videos for a sneak peek into some of the core subjects
- AAC202 Advanced 3D Asset Creation
- ACR101 2D Asset Creation
- ACR103 3D Asset Creation
- ANI203 Animation
- DCX101 Design Context
- DSO102 Design Studio 1
- GDP102 Game Design Principles
- GDP104 Game Production Foundations
- GST201 Game Studies
- ISE102 Introduction to Software Engineering
- MAT101 Maths 1
- PPR301 Preproduction Capstone 1
- PRO302 Production Capstone 2
- RGP204 Rapid Game Prototype
UX and Web
Course structures
Course code: DUX20
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Course code: AUX20
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This is an exit qualification on completion of 16 subjects of a Bachelor degree (not open for applications directly).
Course code: BUX20
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Course code: BUSUX21
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Supporting information
Videos
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Design
Course structures
Course code: GCDSGN15
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Course code: GCDES23
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Course code: GDDSGN15
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Course code: MADSGN15
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Course code: MDES23
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Course code: ADVMADSGN15
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Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence
Course structures
Course code: GCDT20
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Course code: GDDT20
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Course code: MDT20
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Course code: MDTA20
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Information Technology
Course structures
Course code: GCIT21
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Course code: GDIT21
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Course code: MIT21
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Course code: MITA21
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UX Design
Course structures
Course code: GCUX23
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Course code: GCUWD15
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Software Engineering
Course structures
Course code: GCSE18
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Course code: GDSEAI18
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Course code: MSEAI18
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Course code: MSEAIA18
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Course code: GDSECC18
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Course code: MSECC18
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Course code: MSECCA18
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Industry Associations - Design & Creative Technology
Check the assocation site for specific membership details.
- ADGA
- Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Australian Fashion Council - Membership enquiry page
- Australian Information Security Association - Membership page (TUA students can access complimentary membership)
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Australian Women in Security Network
- Design Institute of Australia - Membership page
- Interaction Design Association (IxDA)
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ACS and AISA are offering complimentary student membership to students who are enrolled in a Technology course.
Australian Computer Society - Membership page.
ASC is offering complimentary student membership to students who are enrolled in one of our ‘Technology’ courses.
Join ACS today and gain access to ACS career advice and support.
To join, send an email to ACSStudent@acs.org.au and include the following information:
- Your full name and address
- The name of the course you are studying
- Attach a copy of your current student ID
ACS will then create your complimentary membership and will be in touch with further details.
Should you have any questions, please contact ACS member services (member.services@acs.org.au).