The Graduate Certificate of Artificial Intelligence for Design and Creative Practice offers a practical foundation in generative artificial intelligence (genAI) for professionals working in design and creative industries. Working collaboratively with genAI tools this course positions and exploration of how genAI can support ideation, improve workflow efficiency, and expand creative capabilities.
Apply advanced knowledge of genAI ethically and responsibly to identify potential efficiencies and enhanced processes in alignment with the role of genAI in design and creative research and practice.
Communication
Apply analytical thinking to make ethical and informed decisions that respond to the changing environment of using genAI in research, design or creative practice.
Digital literacy
Take a responsible and ethical human centred approach to source, evaluate and shape genAI use in ways that aligns with innovative best practice in design and creative industries.
Critical thinking
Apply critical and analytical thinking to make ethical and informed decisions that respond to the changing environment of using genAI in research, design or creative practice.
Problem solving
Use genAI to develop creative solutions to authentic and real-world problems endemic to design and creative practice.
Self-management
Develop critical insights in relation to own practice and exercise judgement in relation to planning, executing and delivering design and creative projects of a professional standard.
Teamwork
Collaborate effectively with others to explore the use of genAI in applied design and creative practice, including the identification of responsible and creative contribution to project outcomes.
Global citizenship
Reflect on place, culture and history with respectful consideration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges and perspectives when undertaking design and creative practice.
Approved by Faculty Board October 2026
Course rules
To be eligible for an early exit of the Graduate Certificate of Artificial Intelligence for Design and Creative Practice and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate
DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
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