The Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to the second year of a bachelor degree. It includes study in digital, interactive and 3D design. The units are similar to those offered in the first year of a bachelor degree, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers. Students extend their creative and practical design skills and develop a modern approach to the role of design in society. Course description The Diploma of Design (UniLink) (8 months) provides a direct pathway to second-year university. The units are similar to those in the first year of a bachelor degree at the Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, but the classroom environment is different. Classes are smaller and students will have more individual attention from their teachers to help them adjust to university. Students will extend their creative and practical design skills. They will also develop the ability to: creatively explore the various principles and elements of graphic design understand and use language and terminology specific to the design field understand the historical and cultural background of art and design. UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma. Career opportunities Depending on the area in which students decide to specialise, they may find employment in advertising, animation, design consultancy, graphic design, packaging design, publishing, research and development for manufactured products, design of commercial and residential interiors and public spaces, media and entertainment studios, video games development, web and interactive digital design. The Diploma of Design (UniLink) (12 months) provides a direct pathway to second-year university. The units are similar to those in the first year of a bachelor degree at the Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, but the classroom environment is different. Classes are smaller and students will have more individual attention from their teachers to help them adjust to university. Career opportunities Depending on the area in which students decide to specialise, they may find employment in advertising, animation, design consultancy, graphic design, packaging design, publishing, research and development for manufactured products, design of commercial and residential interiors and public spaces, media and entertainment studios, video games development, web and interactive digital design.