C10304v3 Bachelor of Design in Product Design
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Bachelor of Design in Product Design prepares students for a career in the global product design industry.
Students learn how to tackle complex problem solving, explore creative solutions, and develop realistic outcomes that could make a mark on the world.UTS believes a hands-on approach is fundamental for every aspiring designer.
As such, the student's starting point is the individual design and making of an object.
Throughout their studies students learn how to design, prototype and test design solutions, drawing on cutting-edge technologies and approaches, such as UX (user experience), wearables and electronics and gain hands-on experience in the faculty's digital and fabrication workshops.Alongside a strong technical base, the degree applies the creative problem-solving required to design experiences that make a difference to everyday life, whether in developing economies or digital cultures.
Central to this approach is an understanding of the relationships between objects, culture, economy, technology, business and human behaviour.
Structure
Students must complete 144 credit points made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points comprising a sub-major or electives.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91425 Core Subjects (Product Design) | 108cp |
| STM91424 Design Studies | 24cp |
| CBK91878 Electives | 12cp |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
A typical program is shown below.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84610 Inside Design | 6cp |
| 84111 Understanding Three-dimensional Form | 6cp |
| 84116 Product Design Communication A | 6cp |
| 85502 Researching Design Histories | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84611 Integrated Product Design | 6cp |
| 84117 Product Design Communication B | 6cp |
| 84118 Informing Product Design | 6cp |
| 85503 Thinking Through Design | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84712 Product Engineering | 12cp |
| 84909 Product Design and Sustainability | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84910 Analogue and Digital UX | 6cp |
| 84711 User-centred Design | 12cp |
| 85202 Design Futuring | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84811 Smart Design | 12cp |
| 84911 Advanced Manufacturing Technology | 6cp |
| 85302 Social Media Cultures | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84813 Product Design Professional Communication | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
| 84812 Product Design Major Studio | 12cp |
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 85502 Researching Design Histories | 6cp |
| 85503 Thinking Through Design | 6cp |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84610 Inside Design | 6cp |
| 84111 Understanding Three-dimensional Form | 6cp |
| 84116 Product Design Communication A | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84611 Integrated Product Design | 6cp |
| 84117 Product Design Communication B | 6cp |
| 84118 Informing Product Design | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84712 Product Engineering | 12cp |
| 84909 Product Design and Sustainability | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84910 Analogue and Digital UX | 6cp |
| 84711 User-centred Design | 12cp |
| 85202 Design Futuring | 6cp |
Year 4
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84811 Smart Design | 12cp |
| 84911 Advanced Manufacturing Technology | 6cp |
| 85302 Social Media Cultures | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 84813 Product Design Professional Communication | 6cp |
| 84812 Product Design Major Studio | 12cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through the Universities Admissions Centre.
Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.
Non-current school leavers are selected on the basis of academic merit or on the basis of portfolio and interview rank.
Students must refer to the portfolio eligibility for the faculty’s consideration in order to get a place.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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