Semester 1 (Common Modules):
- Creative and Design Thinking
- Communication Design in Context
- Communication Design Studio
- Digital Design: Graphic Production
- Drawing and Visual Imaging
- Graphic Language Workshop
- Typography: Expression and Information
- Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
- Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
- IT Essentials - Smart Living
Semester 2:
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication:
- Cultural Studies
- Photography and Art Direction
- Illustration and Motion Graphics
- Studio: Design to Read
- Typography: Editorial Design
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Brand Design):
- Cultural Studies
- Photography and Art Direction
- Brand Strategy
- Digital Design: Media Production
- Motion Graphics
- Studio: Brand Identity Design
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Information Design):
- Cultural Studies
- Instructional Illustration
- Motion Graphics
- Studio: Editorial Infographics
- Typography: Information Structures
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Publishing Design and Print Media):
- Cultural Studies
- Photography and Art Direction
- Illustration
- Print Media Production: Fundamentals
- Printing Substrates and Materials
- Studio: Design to Print
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (User Experience Design):
- Cultural Studies
- Studio: Design for User Interfaces
- Seminar: Usability
- Concept Presentation Workshop
- Graphical User Interface Design
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
- Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
Semester 3:
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication:
- Aesthetics and Semiotics
- Digital Design: Media Production
- Packaging Design Workshop
- Studio: Design to Persuade
- Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Brand Design):
- Aesthetics and Semiotics
- Concept Presentation Workshop
- Packaging Design Workshop
- Studio: Brand Promotion Design
- Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Information Design):
- Aesthetics and Semiotics
- Graphical User Interface Design
- Data Visualization
- Studio: Dynamic Information
- Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Publishing Design and Print Media):
- Aesthetics and Semiotics
- Colour Management in Print Media
- Print Media Production: Technology
- Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (User Experience Design):
- Aesthetics and Semiotics
- Photography and Art Direction
- Seminar: Design Gamification
- Studio: Design for Immersive Experiences
- Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
- Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
Semester 4:
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication:
- Communication Design Futures
- Investigative Practices
- Concept Presentation Workshop
- Professional Practice
- Research for Visual Communication
- Studio: Design to Promote
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Brand Design):
- Communication Design Futures
- Graphical User Interface Design
- Investigative Practices
- Research for Brand Design
- Professional Practice
- Studio: Brand Experience Design
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Information Design):
- Communication Design Futures
- Brand Identity Design
- Investigative Practices
- Professional Practice
- Research for Information Design
- Studio: Experiential Graphic Design
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Publishing Design and Print Media):
- Communication Design Futures
- Investigative Practices
- Studio: Design to Publish
- Sales and Estimating in Print Media
- Packaging Design Workshop
- Graphical User Interface Design
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (User Experience Design):
- Communication Design Futures
- Investigative Practices
- Professional Practice
- Research for User Experience Design
- Seminar: Social Innovation and Service Design
- Studio: Design for Social Good
- Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
- Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Semester 5:
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication:
- Graphical User Interface Design
- Career and Portfolio Development
- Graduation Project
- Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
- Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
- Enrichment Module A
- Enrichment Module B
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Brand Design):
- Career and Portfolio Development
- Graduation Project
- Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
- Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
- Enrichment Module A
- Enrichment Module B
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Information Design):
- Career and Portfolio Development
- Concept Presentation Workshop
- Graduation Project
- Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
- Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
- Enrichment Module A
- Enrichment Module B
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Publishing Design and Print Media):
- Operations and Quality Management
- Graduation Project
- Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
- Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
- Enrichment Module A
- Enrichment Module B
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (User Experience Design) :
- Career and Portfolio Development
- Interactive Programming
- Graduation Project
- Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
- Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
- Enrichment Module A
- Enrichment Module B
Modules Across Semesters:
