Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Graduate Diploma in Information Design
Qualification Type Graduate Diploma
Level 7
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Creative Arts » Communication and Media Studies » Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
Strategic Purpose Statement
Imagine if every piece of information circulating in your workplace was well-written and designed to be totally fit-for-purpose.

The most successful organisations are fuelled by this sort of information - and the Graduate Diploma of Information Design can teach you how to write, edit, design, manage, and test that information.
Graduate profile
The Graduate Diploma of Information Design (GDID) offers an innovative curriculum on how to create quality content for print and online documents - along with practice in doing so. We aim to help students develop both academic and professional skills in all aspects of information design.

The programme covers five core areas of study, providing a solid foundation of learning for anyone hoping to enter the technical communication field:

Writing and editing
Research techniques and communication theories
Visual design
Information management
User experience and user testing
After completing the five courses, you have the chance to put your learning into practice in a real world environment with an internship (minimum 200 hours) where you will complete an information design project.
Education pathways
Level 8/9 studies
Employment pathways
The Graduate Diploma of Information Design empowers its students and graduates to improve their technical communication and information design skills in the pursuit of their career goals.

Whether you're looking for skills that enhance your previous learning and experience, wanting to start a new career in a growing field, or looking to upskill in your current job, this qualification is a great option.

Our graduates work in a wide range of careers, including:

technical writing,
product documentation,
training and educational design,
web and intranet content management,
user experience design,
web design,
usability testing, and
information architecture.
Information design jobs exist in all sectors - private, business, government, education, health, and contract/freelance - both here in New Zealand and abroad. So the options upon graduation are wide and varied, and can usually be guided by your particular interests and skills.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor's degree
Alternative Requirements
Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree)
or Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience eg 3 - 5 years full time work experience
Additional Requirements
English Requirements
If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
IELTS 8.0 Academic (no lower than 8.0 in reading and writing sub tests) or a degree gained with English as the medium of instruction. For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
Note: If you have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements you are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills.
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number CH3742
Status Discontinued
Created 2003-08-14 12:12:26.0
Next Review 2020-12-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2020-01-13 00:00:00.0

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