Overview

Behind many manufactured products and services encountered at home, at work and in the public arena is the creativity, problem solving and technical know-how of an Industrial Designer. Their role is to create practical, attractive and functional products that fulfil a genuine market demand or societal need. Understanding materials, manufacturing … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Work individually and collaboratively in teams as creative professionals in the field of design.
  • Professionals
2.
Communicate design ideas and information effectively using visual, physical, digital, verbal and written forms appropriate to the audience, purpose and context.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
3.
Demonstrate social, ethical and environmental responsibilities through choices made in the design process
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
4.
Demonstrate understanding of social, cultural and technical knowledge as applicable to the field of industrial design within local and global contexts.
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
5.
Use design process and thinking to identify design opportunities, create and explore, experiment and arrive at informed solutions.
  • Leaders
  • Scholars

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Disciplinary Component108 Units of Credit:
Free Electives24 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:
Recommended Electives

Program Constraints

Maturity Rule

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Admission Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

Other

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

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Associated Programs

Honours Pathway

Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) - BIndDes(Hons)4525 - Industrial Design (Honours)

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

Industrial Design is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia. Graduates are eligible for associate Membership.

Career Opportunities

Industrial Designer, Product Designer

 

The program prepares students for professional and executive employment in areas involving the research, design and development of products for manufacture. Whilst it is anticipated that most graduates will be initially employed in an industrial design capacity either in manufacturing companies or consultancies, it is likely that some graduates may subsequently choose to specialise in aspects of marketing, engineering, product management or design management.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction

Additional Information

Further Information

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Program Fees

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Additional Expenses and Resources

Presentation and model making consumables, personal computing equipment, basic workshop and safety equipment

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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