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Overview

This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023. The Computational Design specialisation in the Bachelor of Design is the nexus of architecture and design with engineering and science all through a profound understanding of computing and computation. Technology has infiltrated all aspects of design, across different contexts and scales ranging … For more content click the Read More button below. This three-year specialisation degree focuses on applying state of the art thinking in design, architecture and urbanism with theories and knowledge from engineering and science together with frontier skills in computer programming, emerging digital technologies, and digital and robotic fabrication tools. The resulting creative, technical and aesthetic solutions are taught in individual interlinked modules educating you with knowledge and skills to become agents of change and future citizens. The degree offers unique skills on the application of digital technologies in design disciplines and the built environment to face the challenges of the 21st century.

Learning Outcomes

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Critically reflect as an agile and responsive computational design practitioner working in evolving local, regional and global contexts.
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Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as a computational design professional.  
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Apply ethical practice using digital and computational technologies in and for the design of the built environment.
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Synthesise interdisciplinary knowledge of cultural, environmental and technological systems as a responsible computational design practitioner.
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Interrogate design through an understanding of computational design history, theory, technologies and methods. 
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Apply computational design thinking and appropriate methodologies to solve built environment challenges.
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Communicate effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders using computational technologies and advanced verbal, visual, written and digital methods.
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Develop computational design knowledge and skills in professional practice through a framework of lifelong learning.
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Create innovative and entrepreneurial solutions using digital and computational technologies in and for the design of the built environment.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Design - BDes4825 - Design

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 78 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses (Foundation Level)30 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses (Intermediate Level)30 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses (Domain Level)18 Units of Credit:

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Additional Information

Students in the Computational Design Specialisation are encouraged to consider taking FADA6700 ADA Professional Placement or CDEV3000 Practice of Work as a free elective if space allows.

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