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Overview

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.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically apply design principles, theory and skills across a diverse range of contemporary and emerging design practices.
  • Scholars
  • 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.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
4.
Conduct scholarly and practice-based research about design and on design in social, historical and contemporary contexts.
  • Scholars
5.
Respond to global and ethical issues, demonstrating awareness of the impact and engagement potential of design practice.
  • Global Citizens

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program.

Core Courses

Students must take 36 UOC of the following courses.

DDES1100
6 UOC
Design Studio 1 - Design Narratives
DDES1101
6 UOC
Design Studio 2 - Design Communication
DDES2100
6 UOC
Design Studio 3 - Collaborative Industry/Stakeholder Project
DDES2101
6 UOC
Design Studio 4 - Interdisciplinary Project
DDES3100
6 UOC
Design Studio 5 - Design Studio Proposal
DDES3101
6 UOC
Design 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.

Introductory Studio Courses

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

DDES1110
6 UOC
3D Visualisation 1 - 3D Virtual Objects
DDES1120
6 UOC
Object 1 - Objects and the Hand
DDES1130
6 UOC
Experience 1 - Spaces and Senses
DDES1140
6 UOC
Graphics 1 - Image and Type
DDES1150
6 UOC
Interaction 1 - Principles and Practices
DDES1160
6 UOC
Textiles 1 - Concepts and Context

Intermediate Studio Courses

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

DDES2110
6 UOC
3D Visualisation 2: Virtual Worlds
DDES2120
6 UOC
Object 2: Objects and Place
DDES2130
6 UOC
Experience 2: Exhibition Design
DDES2140
6 UOC
Graphics 2: Identity and Form
DDES2150
6 UOC
Interaction 2: Design Methodologies
DDES2160
6 UOC
Textiles 2: Experimental Textiles

Advanced Studio Courses

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

DDES3110 3D Visualisation 3 6 UOC
DDES3120 Object 3 6 UOC
DDES3130 Experience 3 6 UOC
DDES3140 Graphics 3 6 UOC
DDES3150 Interaction 3 6 UOC
DDES3160 Textiles 3 6UOC

Course descriptions will be available upon final course approval.

Design History & Theory Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

DDES2200 Design History and Theory 3*

*subject to approval

DDES1200
6 UOC
Design History and Theory 1
DDES1201
6 UOC
Design History and Theory 2
DDES3200
6 UOC
Managing Designing

Professional Practice Courses

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

DDES2102 Professional Practice
ADAD3000 Professional Experience Project

Prescribed Studio Electives

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

DDES1120
6 UOC
Object 1 - Objects and the Hand
DDES1130
6 UOC
Experience 1 - Spaces and Senses
DDES1140
6 UOC
Graphics 1 - Image and Type
DDES1150
6 UOC
Interaction 1 - Principles and Practices
DDES1160
6 UOC
Textiles 1 - Concepts and Context
DDES1110
6 UOC
3D Visualisation 1 - 3D Virtual Objects

Free Electives

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

General Education

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

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Sample Programs

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Admission Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

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Domestic Students
International Student

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Honours Programs

Bachelor of Design (Honours) - BDes(Hons)4527 - Design (Honours)

Post Graduate

Master of Design - MDes9313 - Design

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

Additional Expenses

Students may be required to purchase equipment or materials to enable them to complete activities and assessment tasks within the program, however every effort will be undertaken for the faculty to provide such relevant equipment and materials as appropriate.

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