Bachelor of Design - University of New South Wales

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Program code: 4802
Faculty: College of Fine Arts
Min.years: 4 years
UOC (per year/total): 48/192
Semester 2 entry: Yes
Est. first year tuition: A$20,640
Est. fee to complete: A$92,560
Assumed knowledge: None
For studio-based programs an overall IELTS score of 6.0 and a minimum 5.5 in each of the sub-tests will be accepted

What is Design?

The Bachelor of Design takes an integrated approach rather than narrow vocational specialisations. It utilises the Faculty’s strengths: its technology and applied arts base, its relationship with industry, its courses in visual arts, art education and art theory, and its ability to offer design from a creative and fl exible base. The design studio majors integrate components of graphics/media, applied/object, environments/spatial, ceramics, textiles and jewellery design.

Program Description 

The world around us is filled with designed objects and spaces. Consider the house that you live in – the car that you drive - the clothes that you wear – and the magazines that you read. It is the job of the designer to bring together the elements of design (purpose and aesthetic) with the social, cultural, ethical and environmental contexts in which design operates.

The study of design involves re-imagining the boundaries of everyday life and bringing new vision to objects, graphics and environments. It also calls for adopting innovative approaches and challenging conventional applications of materials, systems, processes and technologies. Importantly, a designer must develop an independent imagination as well as practical know-how. 

The Bachelor of Design is a four-year full-time program. Eligible students may complete the degree with honours.  The School of Design Studies at the COFA offers an active and integrated program with strong professional and research links to the design industry and wider community.

Program Structure

DESIGN STUDIO MAJORS
Applied/Object, Environments, Graphics Media, Ceramics, Jewellery, Textiles
YEAR 1
Design Studio 1, 2, 3 & 4, Design & Computers, Design History, Theory & Aesthetics, Interactive Systems
YEAR 2
Design Studio Major courses, Design & Computers, Design History, Theory & Aesthetics
YEAR 3
Design Studio Major courses, Design & Computers, Design History, Theory & Aesthetics, Design Practice, Open Elective
YEAR 4
Design Studio Project, Professional Experience, Open Electives, General Education

Career Opportunities

Graduates can expect to fi nd employment in corporate design offi ces, design consultancies and/or private practice in varied fields of design
practice.