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PgCert Digital Design and Communication (Online)

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    8 months part time

Course Description

Become a leader in the global digital design and communication industry with our unique online course that integrates digital communication with digital design and covers all aspects of digital design for the virtual environment.

From specialist modules in Creative Design Thinking, through to Design and Research, and Design in a Digital World, in this Postgraduate Certificate you’ll use graphic design software and design tools, learn about web, UX, and UI design, and expand your knowledge of creative industries all while drawing on expertise from leading academics at Leeds School of Design.

By studying our digital design online course, you’ll learn creative problem-solving and strategic thinking within the field of digital design and communication. You’ll be equipped to drive digital design innovation and solve complex communication problems in the digital design sector and other creative industries. If you understand the importance of combining digital design skills with a range of soft skills, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to accelerate your digital design career to management level.

Entry Requirements

A First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any subject.

Fees

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Student Destinations

Whether you are looking to start your digital design career or advance in your current role, this course opens a range of opportunities to develop a challenging and rewarding career in the digital design and communication industry. If coupled with relevant work experience you may be able to progress/take on roles in a wide range of industries (creative, technology, fashion, government, healthcare) listed below, but this is based very much on individual circumstances:

  • UX/UI Design Manager
  • Digital Design Manager
  • Digital Animation Artist Manager
  • Digital Graphic Design Manager
  • Social Media Design Manager
  • Interaction Design Manager
  • Web Design Manager
  • App Design Manager
  • Graphic Design Manager
  • Product Design Manager

Module Details

Year 1 compulsory modules

Design and Research 15
Creative Design Thinking 15
Design in a Digital World 15

Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

Digital Design Practice and Communication 15
Data, Analytics and Design 15
Human-centred Design 15
Design in a Dynamic Team 15
Digital Design Trends 15
Applied Design, Communication and Case Studies 15

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