Overview

This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023. The Integrated Design specialisation in the Bachelor of 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 specialisation builds on UNSW Art & Design's strengths in equipping … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically reflect as an agile and responsive designer working in an integrated practice in an evolving local, regional and global contexts.
  • Global citizens
  • Scholars
2.
Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as a design professional in an integrated practice.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
3.
Demonstrate ethical, cultural and environmental responsibilities as a designer. 
  • Professionals
  • Global citizens
4.
Interrogate design through application of design history, theory, context, and disciplinary expertise.  
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
5.
Apply a rigorous and iterative design methodology to problem solving across diverse creative disciplines.
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
6.
Communicate effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders using advanced verbal, visual, written, making and digital methods.  
  • Global citizens
7.
Progress disciplinary knowledge and skills, and an understanding of design practices through a framework of lifelong learning. 
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
8.
Apply scholarly and practice-based research to design disciplines.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
9.
Apply entrepreneurial skills and innovative thinking to diverse design practices.
  • Scholars
  • Leaders

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 Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Studio36 Units of Credit:

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Additional Information

Students in the Integrated Design Specialisation are encouraged to take the placement course ADAD3000 Professional Experience as a 3rd year elective. 

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