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Communication Design

Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)

Application: VTAC or Direct Entry (Semester 1), Direct Entry (Semester 2)

VTAC Code: 36101 (CSP), 36103 (IFP)

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in one of :

  • Product Design and Technology
  • Studio Arts
  • Visual Communication and Design

2012 Round 1 Clearly-in ATAR: 70.15

A portfolio is not required for applications made through VTAC into the first year of this course.

Master of Design (Communication Design)

Incorporating: Graduate Diploma of Design (Communication Design)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit an electronic portfolio as per faculty guidelines and have one of the following:

  • a degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum 60 per cent average plus three years' relevant work experience
  • five years' full-time relevant work experience and provide a statement of purpose.



Design Anthropology

Master of Design (Design Anthropology)

Incorporating: Graduate Diploma of Design (Design Anthropology)

Application: Direct Entry (Semester 1)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • a degree from a recognised tertiary institution, with a 60 per cent average, in a design, social science (especially anthropology), humanities, information science or human-computer interaction discipline
  • a degree in another discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and relevant industry experience
  • relevant industry experience demonstrating potential to undertake work at this level (at least eight years).

An entrance essay and a design or design strategy portfolio is required for all applicants to the program. Applicants with a design background should prepare a design portfolio as per faculty guidelines. Other applicants must submit a design strategy portfolio consisting of a series of one-to-two-page project case studies that demonstrate the applicant's holistic approach to formulating and solving social challenges through anthropological and design thinking.





Design/Business Double Degree

Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design)/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)/Bachelor of Business

Application: VTAC or Direct Entry (Semester 1), Direct Entry (Semester 2)

VTAC Code:36011 (CSP), 36013 (IFP)

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in one of :

  • Product Design and Technology
  • Studio Arts
  • Visual Communication and Design

2012 Round 1 Clearly-in ATAR: 65.25

A portfolio is not required for applications made through VTAC into the first year of this course.






Digital Media Design

Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design)

Application: VTAC or Direct Entry (Semester 1), Direct Entry (Semester 2)

VTAC Code: 36001 (CSP), 36003 (IFP)

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in one of :

  • Product Design and Technology
  • Studio Arts
  • Visual Communication and Design

2012 Round 1 Clearly-in ATAR: 66.55

A portfolio is not required for applications made through VTAC into the first year of this course.

Master of Design (Digital Media Design)

Incorporating: Graduate Diploma of Design (Digital Media Design)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit an electronic portfolio as per faculty guidelines and have one of the following:

  • a degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum 60 per cent average plus three years' relevant work experience
  • five years' full-time relevant work experience and provide a statement of purpose.




Film and Television

Bachelor of Film and Television

Application: VTAC or Direct Entry (Semester 1)

VTAC Code:36321(CSP), 36323 (IFP)

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any)

2012 Round 1 Clearly-in ATAR: 85.80

A portfolio is not required for applications made through VTAC into the first year of this course.





Industrial Design

Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)

Application: VTAC or Direct Entry (Semester 1), Direct Entry (Semester 2)

VTAC Code:36201 (CSP), 36203 (IFP)

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in one of :

  • Product Design and Technology
  • Studio Arts
  • Visual Communication and Design

2012 Round 1 Clearly-in ATAR: 65.15

A portfolio is not required for applications made through VTAC into the first year of this course.

Master of Design (Industrial Design)

Incorporating: Graduate Diploma of Design (Industrial Design)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit an electronic portfolio as per faculty guidelines and have one of the following:

  • a degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum 60 per cent average plus three years' relevant work experience
  • five years' full-time relevant work experience and provide a statement of purpose.




Interior Design

Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)

Application: VTAC or Direct Entry (Semester 1), Direct Entry (Semester 2)

VTAC Code:36031 (CSP), 36033 (IFP)

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in one of :

  • Product Design and Technology
  • Studio Arts
  • Visual Communication and Design

2012 Round 1 Clearly-in ATAR: 65.10

A portfolio is not required for applications made through VTAC into the first year of this course.

Master of Design (Interior Design)

Incorporating: Graduate Diploma of Design (Interior Design)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit an electronic portfolio as per faculty guidelines and have one of the following:

  • a degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum 60 per cent average plus three years' relevant work experience
  • five years' full-time relevant work experience and provide a statement of purpose.





Product Design Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design Engineering)

Application: VTAC (Semester 1), Direct Entry (Semester 2)

VTAC Code:34121 (CSP), 34123 (IFP)

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and Mathematical Methods (either). Applicants may be requested to attend an interview, for more information visit the Faculty of Engineering.

2012 Round 1 Clearly-in ATAR: Selection is based on ATAR and interview

A portfolio is not required for applications made through VTAC.