Computational Design

The Computational Design degree is the nexus of architecture and design with engineering and science all through a profound understanding of computing and computation.

Computers have infiltrated all aspects of the built environment.

Thus the program focuses on applying state of the art thinking in design, architecture and urbanism with … For more content click the Read More button below.The Computational Design degree is the nexus of architecture and design with engineering and science all through a profound understanding of computing and computation.

Computers have infiltrated all aspects of the built environment.

Thus the program focuses on applying state of the art thinking in design, architecture and urbanism with theories from engineering and science together with frontier computer skills and digital fabrication technologies.

The resulting creative, technical and aesthetic solutions are taught in individual interlinked modules.

The degree offers unique skills on the application of digital technologies in the built environment to face the challenges of the 21st century.Read More

Level 1 Core Courses

Students must take 42 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• BENV10106 UOCCommunication in the Built Environment
• BENV10126 UOCParametric Design and Digital Fabrication
• CODE11106 UOCComputational Design Theory 1
• CODE11616 UOCDesign Computing
• CODE12406 UOCComputational Design 2 (Intermediate)
• CODE21216 UOCComputational Design 3 (Advanced)
• CODE21706 UOCBuilding Information Modelling

Level 2 Core Courses

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• CODE12106 UOCComputational Design Theory 2
• CODE12316 UOCUbiquitous Cities
• CODE12346 UOCUrban Data
• CODE21206 UOCBuilding Data
• CODE21326 UOCComputational Design Studio IV (Proficiency)
• CODE22306 UOCHuman Machine Interaction
• CODE22506 UOCAdvanced Digital Fabrication
• CODE22706 UOCDesign Information Management

Level 3 Core Courses

Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• CODE31006 UOCDigital Collaboration Studio
• CODE32016 UOCGraduation Project: Theory
• CODE32026 UOCGraduation Project: Practice

BE Interdisciplinary Learning Courses

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• BEIL00016 UOCGraphic Design for the Built Environment
• BEIL00036 UOCBuilt Environment Annual Design Competition
• BEIL00056 UOCPeople, Place and Design
• BEIL00066 UOCBE OutThere Elective
• BEIL00076 UOCSustainable Design Thinking
• BEIL00086 UOCDesign Project Management - Vision to Reality
• BEIL00096 UOCExhibition Design: Transforming Temporary Space
• BEIL00106 UOCCreating Value for Built Environment Clients
• BEIL00116 UOCHealthy Planning
• BEIL00136 UOCArchitectural Photography
• BEIL00146 UOCDigital Making
• BEIL00176 UOCBusiness Start Up
• BEIL00186 UOCKirigami Architectural Principles & Creative Paper Engineering
• BEIL60006 UOCMapping Social Justice in the City
• BEIL60016 UOCInternational Planning
• BEIL60026 UOCUrban and Regional Design
• BEIL60036 UOCCinematic Space
• BEIL60056 UOCResearching Art, Architecture and Design
• BEIL60066 UOCHeritage Planning
• BEIL60076 UOCInternational Study Tour
• BEIL60086 UOCInternational Design Studio

Free Electives

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• any course

General Education

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• any General Education course

Level 3 Maturity Requirements

Students must complete all courses in each of the first four semesters (Level 1 and Level 2) in sequence prior to enrolment in Level 3.keyboard_arrow_down

• any level 3 Computational Design course

Recommended Elective List

- ARCH1121 Architectural History and Theory 1 (6 UOC)- ARCH1161 Building Environment 1 (6 UOC)- ARCH1162 Construction and Structures 1 (6 UOC)- BENV2001 Emerging Digital Technologies 1 (6 UOC)- BENV6800 Professional Placement (6 UOC)- IDES2171 Communication 2: 3D Digital Modelling (6 UOC)- INTA2002 Interior Architecture Technics 2 (6 UOC)- LAND2122 … For more content click the Read More button below.- ARCH1121 Architectural History and Theory 1 (6 UOC)- ARCH1161 Building Environment 1 (6 UOC)- ARCH1162 Construction and Structures 1 (6 UOC)- BENV2001 Emerging Digital Technologies 1 (6 UOC)- BENV6800 Professional Placement (6 UOC)- IDES2171 Communication 2: 3D Digital Modelling (6 UOC)- INTA2002 Interior Architecture Technics 2 (6 UOC)- LAND2122 History of Landscape Architecture (6UOC)Read More

Additional selection criteria for admission to this program:

• Portfolio Interview

UNSW Built Environment recognises that an applicant's academic results may not reflect your potential in creative thinking and making. We have therefore introduced an optional alternative admission scheme to give applicants for our design programs an opportunity to submit a portfolio to be considered in conjunction with their academic achievements. More information about this scheme is available at:

https://www.be.unsw.edu.au/future-students/alternative-admission-scheme

1.Synthesise interdisciplinary knowledge of cultural, natural, and technological systems in local and global contexts.Global Citizens

2.Apply interdisciplinary knowledge using computational design thinking and methods to built environment challenges.

3.Critically analyse complex environmental conditions through digital technologies and computational methods.

4.Apply computational design knowledge and skills for professional work and, or further learning.Leaders

5.Practice the ethical application of digital and computational technologies in and for the design of the built environment.