Start date
February

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DBPR

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 21,950 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2013

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.0]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
071953G

Aim

To graduate students who are capable of designing and implementing socially and environmentally responsive environments, objects, products and systems.

Content & Structure

Year 1 introduces students to basic skills and concepts and establishes a theoretical framework. Year 2 and Year 3 develop competence in core skill areas. In third year electives are available for students to choose to focus on particular aspects of design practice.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Design Foundation Studio GRAP 1017 9
Design Communication 1 GRAP 1021 4.5
Design Communication 2 GRAP 1022 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Product Design Studio 2 (Principles) GRAP 1024 9
Design, Culture and Society 1 GRAP 1023 4.5
CADD CAM Principles and Practice MENG 2010 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Product Design Studio 3 (Human Factors) GRAP 2032 9
Product Design Technology 1 GRAP 1025 4.5
Design Communication 3 GRAP 2029 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Product Design Studio 4 (Materials, Processes and Sustainability) GRAP 2033 9
Design, Culture and Society 2 GRAP 2030 4.5
Computer Graphics and Imaging for Design GRAP 1018 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Product Design Studio 5 (Usability) GRAP 3010 9
Product Design Technology 2 GRAP 2034 4.5
Art, Architecture and Design Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Product Design Studio 6 (Manufacturing) GRAP 3011 9
Product Aesthetics and Values GRAP 2031 4.5
Free Elective 4.5 Note(s): 2

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