Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours)
The Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours) provides students with an understanding of the underlying principles and concepts of industrial design and its applications in other specialised fields. Learn how to develop products that meet human needs and expectations, ranging from personal and household items to commercial and industrial equipment.
Develop creative and technological aptitude through a user-centred design program supported by business studies, professional practice, consumer knowledge, sustainability and design ethics.
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Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 1 - 26 February 2018
- Semester 2 - 30 July 2018
Duration
4 Year/s
Full-time
VTAC codes
- 3400236201 (CSP)
- 3400236203 (IFP)
Faculty
Faculty of Health, Arts and Design
CRICOS code
085305B
Fees
A$29530 (annual for 2018)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
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Studying industrial design
Course details
- Course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| 20th Century Design | DDD10001 | 12.5 |
| Introductory Design Studio | DDD10006 | 12.5 |
| Product Visualisation 1: 2D & 3D Exploration | DID10001 | 12.5 |
| Digital Presentation and Computer Ideation | DID10002 | 12.5 |
| Product CAD: 3D Modelling | DID10003 | 12.5 |
| User Centred/Co-Design Studio | DID10004 | 12.5 |
| Product Visualisation 2: Explanatory & Technical Sketching | DID20003 | 12.5 |
| Contemporary Design Issues | DDD20004 | 12.5 |
| Furniture Design | DDD30004 | 12.5 |
| Design Psychology and Emotion Studio | DID20001 | 12.5 |
| Design for Manufacture 1: Materials and Processes | DID20002 | 12.5 |
| Product Visualisation 3: Digital Sketching and Rendering | DID20004 | 12.5 |
| Design for Manufacture 2: Advanced Manufacture | DID30001 | 12.5 |
| Socially Responsible Design Studio | DID30002 | 12.5 |
| Products in Context: Theories of Industrial Design | DID30003 | 12.5 |
| Online Enterprise and Opportunities | DID30004 | 12.5 |
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Other studies
7 - 9 units (100 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 100 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours) will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge about Industrial Design, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in Industrial Design and its applications in other specialised fields as a basis for independent lifelong learning.
This course aims to develop creative and technological aptitude through a user-centred design program supported by business studies, new and emerging manufacturing and material technologies, professional practice, design psychology, consumer knowledge, applied research, sustainability and design ethics.
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours), graduates will be able to:
- analyse, consolidate, synthesise and evaluate design theories and manufacturing principles with a considerable degree of independence
- systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in their chosen area of Industrial Design
- critically analyse information to generate creative solutions that solve complex, self-determined, design problems
- apply tacit knowledge and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of Industrial Design knowledge with depth in product development, digital CAD, manufacturing knowledge and ideation and manual sketching skills
- apply knowledge and cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving Industrial Design problems independently and collaboratively
- demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge about the theories and scholarly research methods used in design
- demonstrate communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas about Industrial Design to different audiences and stakeholders
- demonstrate cognitive and technical skills to apply principles of sustainability and respectful design to their knowledge of Industrial Design and the development of their design solution with responsibility and accountability
- plan and manage their own time and project work effectively by prioritising competing demands and deadlines.
Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can also earn credit towards your degree. Choose from six- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Find out more.
Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions.
Career opportunities
Among other possibilities, graduates may find employment undertaking product design for, and within, manufacturing industries or design consultancies, for exhibitions, for environmental and furniture design, or as self-employed designers or manufacturers.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for entry into the Master of Design or a PhD program.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply to become members of the Design Institute of Australia.
Study Abroad
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Whether you’re looking for a semester exchange or a short-term study tour, Swinburne offers a range of international study opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Sammy Foster (pictured) gained amazing experience along with credit towards her Bachelor of Communications (Media Studies) while on exchange at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, English language requirements, prerequisites and pathways.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply.
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