Diploma in Design Tītohu mō te Hoahoa
Design
A course by
AUT
A diploma providing a foundation in design, covering key concepts, methods, processes, and media, supporting entry into further undergraduate design study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Understand foundational design concepts
Become familiar with different design methods, processes, history, and theory, providing the foundational knowledge required for advanced design study.
Develop creative and collaborative skills
Enhance creativity and problem-solving skills through collaborative practices in design.
Build academic and design-specific skills
Strengthen academic writing, communication, and critical thinking as relevant to design contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Diploma in Design Tītohu mō te Hoahoa offers students an alternative pathway into design studies at AUT, especially for those who may have missed direct entry into a bachelor’s degree. The program covers foundational design courses taken alongside bachelor’s students and introduces design methods, theory, communication, and media practices. Upon completion, students can transfer into the second year of the Bachelor of Design, with options to specialize in areas like animation, spatial design, fashion, or industrial design.
Course Content
- Introduction to Design Practice
- Making and Media
- Mahitahi | Collaborative Practices
- Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design Practice
- Fashion Design Practice
- Communication Design Practice
- Interaction Design Practice
- Industrial Design Practice
- Spatial Design Practice
- The Fundamentals of Filmmaking
- Introduction to Creative Business
- Introduction to Social and Environmental Justice
- Digital Fabrication I: 2D to 3D
- Site-Related Practices
- Pattern Systems
- The Image
- Experimental Surface Design
- Introduction to Drawing, Motion and Animation
- Introduction to Extended Reality
- Finding Your Own Voice
- Healthy Futures - Good Health Design
- Motion Capture I
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Design
Creative Industries
Art and Media
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level design roles
Assistant roles in design studios
Progression to further study leading to careers in animation, communication design, fashion, spatial design, interaction design, or industrial design