Undergraduate Certificate in Interactive Media
We are surrounded by design in the modern world. Interactive media designers shape the digital platforms, apps and products we use every day, while user experience considers how people interact with technology and how it makes them feel. This specialised certificate builds the technical and creative ability you need to enter this dynamic field of design.
In this program you will:
- Learn to think creatively, analytically and sustainably to solve design-related problems and effectively communicate your concepts
- Study in small classes facilitated by academics with extensive industry experience
- Have the opportunity to progress with full credit into UniSC's Bachelor of Design
This program is not currently open for applications
Location
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Part-time only Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2026 fees (A$)
CSPCareer opportunities
- A first step towards being a professional designer
- Artist or programmer
- Content creator
- Creative producer
- Design strategist
- Fashion designer
- Game designer
- Interactive media specialist
- Interdisciplinary artist
- Photographer
- Visual communication designer
- Visualisation designer
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- UniSC program code
- AR012
Introductory courses (2) 24 units
DES101 Elements of Design
DES105 Design Methods
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
DES221 Introduction to Interactive Media
DES222 Responsive Design and Technology
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- The Undergraduate Certificate in Interactive Media has been designed as a pathway into the Bachelor of Design.
- Completing this program within the specified (part-time) duration is based on studying 24 unit points per semester (normally 2 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
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- have a TAFE/VET qualification
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