Design

The Bachelor of Design degree program at UNSW Art &

Design provides a studio based, critical, research-led education in the overarching discipline of design.

We produce graduates who are both versatile and adventurous.

The program builds on UNSW Art &

Design's strengths in equipping graduates with a commitment to material … For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Design degree program at UNSW Art &

Design provides a studio based, critical, research-led education in the overarching discipline of design.

We produce graduates who are both versatile and adventurous.

The program builds on UNSW Art &

Design's strengths in equipping graduates with a commitment to material quality coupled with critical idealism.

The 3-year program emphasises a distinctive understanding of how design can change our societies, grounded in a deep reflection on diverse historical, social and cultural values.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Design program understand how design-led solutions assist people to perform at their best in agile and rapidly changing environments.

We also ensure that the futures that they co-design are diverse and sustainable for all peoples.

The merging of making, criticality, technology, research, management and business provides graduates with transferable skills for careers across a range of existing and emerging design fields.Read More

Core Courses

Students must take 36 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• DDES11006 UOCDesign Studio 1 - Design Narratives
• DDES11016 UOCDesign Studio 2 - Design Communication
• DDES21006 UOCDesign Studio 3 - Collaborative Industry/Stakeholder Project
• DDES21016 UOCDesign Studio 4 - Interdisciplinary Project
• DDES31006 UOCDesign Studio 5 - Design Studio Proposal
• DDES31016 UOCDesign Studio 6 - Design Studio Project

Design Disciplinary Studios

Students must complete two studio sequences of Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced level courses (18 UOC each) in two of the following 6 studio areas for a total of 36 UOC: Object, Experience, Graphics, Interaction, Textiles and 3D Visualisation.Students must complete two studio sequences of Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced level courses (18 UOC each) in two of the following 6 studio areas for a total of 36 UOC: Object, Experience, Graphics, Interaction, Textiles and 3D Visualisation.Read More

Introductory Studio Courses

Students must complete 12 UOC of the following Introductory Studio courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• DDES11106 UOC3D Visualisation 1 - 3D Virtual Objects
• DDES11206 UOCObject 1 - Objects and the Hand
• DDES11306 UOCExperience 1 - Spaces and Senses
• DDES11406 UOCGraphics 1 - Image and Type
• DDES11506 UOCInteraction 1 - Principles and Practices
• DDES11606 UOCTextiles 1 - Concepts and Context

Intermediate Studio Courses

Students must complete 12 UOC of the following Intermediate Studio courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• DDES21106 UOC3D Visualisation 2: Virtual Worlds
• DDES21206 UOCObject 2: Objects and Place
• DDES21306 UOCExperience 2: Spaces of Exhibition
• DDES21406 UOCGraphics 2: Identity and Form
• DDES21506 UOCInteraction 2: Design Methodologies
• DDES21606 UOCTextiles 2: Experimental Textiles

Advanced Studio Courses

Students must complete 12 UOC of the following Advanced Studio courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• DDES21116 UOC3D Visualisation 3: Interactive Environments
• DDES21216 UOCObject 3: Objects and the World
• DDES21316 UOCExperience 3: Spaces for Performance
• DDES21416 UOCGraphics 3: Place and Space
• DDES21516 UOCInteraction 3: Emerging Applications
• DDES21616 UOCTextiles 3: Future Textiles

Design History & Theory Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• DDES12006 UOCDesign History and Theory 1
• DDES12016 UOCDesign History and Theory 2
• DDES22006 UOCDesign History and Theory 3
• DDES32006 UOCManaging Designing

Professional Practice Courses

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses. ADAD3000 Professional Experience Project (subject to approval) - 6 UOCkeyboard_arrow_down

• DDES21026 UOCDesign Professional Practice

Prescribed Studio Electives

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

• DDES11206 UOCObject 1 - Objects and the Hand
• DDES11306 UOCExperience 1 - Spaces and Senses
• DDES11406 UOCGraphics 1 - Image and Type
• DDES11506 UOCInteraction 1 - Principles and Practices
• DDES11606 UOCTextiles 1 - Concepts and Context
• DDES11106 UOC3D Visualisation 1 - 3D Virtual Objects

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

Additional selection criteria for admission to this program:

• Portfolio

Students whose ATAR or equivalent falls below the cut-off to gain entry to the program will be able to submit a portfolio as long as their ATAR is not less than 10 points below the cut-off. The portfolio will consist of creative work or essay, information on their background and interest in the program, and two supporting references. Applicants will be selected on the basis of a score given to the portfolio and their ATAR.

1.Critically apply design principles, theory and skills across a diverse range of contemporary and emerging design practices.Professionals

2.Critically reflect on and position their practice, as agile and responsive practitioners within the changing context of design.Leaders

3.Work independently and collaboratively as design practitioners, able to effectively communicate with stakeholders and the broader community.Leaders

4.Conduct scholarly and practice-based research about design and on design in social, historical and contemporary contexts.

5.Respond to global and ethical issues, demonstrating awareness of the impact and engagement potential of design practice.Global Citizens