这项研究生资格将使您全面了解不断变化的创新设计世界。您将学习新兴趋势和技术，当代设计问题，施工挑战和管理。着重于施工挑战，设计原则和客户注意事项，您将以之前获得的知识和技能为基础。除了基本的实践技能（您将在现场花费大量时间）之外，学习的关键部分还将与高级研究技能相关，并且您将毕业并具备审阅和分析研究所需的认知技能。
This unique qualification enables students to see a project from the initial concept and design stages, through to construction, client relations and community needs. It builds on the knowledge and skills already attained and will extend your learning in preparation for a rewarding career across a range of employment sectors that combine both design and construction. The School of Art, Architecture and Design boasts state-of-the-art design studios and workshops where you will be able to develop practical skills, while teaching staff offer guidance, knowledge and links to industry. Our teaching staff are professional designers, so the curriculum is industry-relevant and mostly practical in nature. You will also work alongside world-class researchers in design1 so you can be assured that by studying this graduate diploma at UniSA you will take away industry-relevant skills and knowledge. This graduate diploma is also a pathway to further study, and with just one additional year of study you can graduate with a Master of Design. This postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of design. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues, construction challenges and management. With a strong focus on construction challenges, design principles and client considerations, you will build on your previously acquired knowledge and skill set. In addition to fundamental practical skills (you will spend a large portion of your time on-site) a key part of your learning will relate to advanced research skills and you will graduate with the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research.