Design
Higher Certificate in Digital Design
Get started in web, UI and social media design with industry tools.
- Higher Certificate
- 1 year
- Full-time
- Online
Qualification
Higher Certificate
Typical duration
1 year
Study mode
Full-time · Online
Study field
Design
About this course
A focused one-year introduction to designing for screens — a strong first step into the digital design industry.
What you'll learn
- UI design basics
- Web layout
- Social media content
- Design software
Possible career directions
- Junior UI Designer
- Digital Content Creator
- Web Designer
General information only. Entry requirements, fees and offerings differ between institutions — always check with the institution directly.
Module 1 · Free preview · 5 min
Visual hierarchy
A taste of Higher Certificate in Digital Design
Guide the eye on purpose
Designers use size, contrast, colour and space to decide what people notice first, second and third. This order is called visual hierarchy.
Real-world scenario
You're designing a poster for a school concert. People walking past should know what it is within a few seconds.
This course