BA-DES · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Design
Design
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 300
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Study at one of Australia's longest-running design schools with the Bachelor of Design. Ranked #1 in Victoria for student experience^ and 5-stars for learning resources*, Swinburne’s practical approach and deep industry connections mean you'll graduate ready to work.
Study in a world top 50 design school with Swinburne's Bachelor of Design. Develop the creative and technical expertise to solve complex brand and design briefs.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- DCO10001Concepts and NarrativesThis unit of study introduces students to the fundamentals of design exploration: visual and tactile conceptualisation and basic design representation appropriate to different design disciplines in the context of creative problem solutions.
- DDD10007Introduction to Design Principles and ProcessesThis unit provides students with an understanding of the language of design and the application of fundamental design principles and processes in practice. Students will learn how design influences society, business and people while gaining…
- DCO10005TypographyTo introduce students to and facilitate a fundamental understanding of, typographic forms, terminology, typesetting systems and conventions, grid structure and hierarchy using a variety of technologies. The unit aims to develop a critical a…
- DDD10001Twentieth Century DesignThis unit engages students in 20th Century design history, focusing on key designers, innovations and movements, within global and local frameworks. It explores the historical development of design as a creative, cultural and professional p…
- DCO10007Visual Communication StudioThis unit seeks to introduce students to the fundamentals of visual design. It aims to facilitate the exploration of fundamental visual design elements, principles and practice, providing students with a foundation for further communication…
- DCO10002Digital DesignThis unit of study introduces explorative and creative thinking expressed through the application of digital software to design propositions. Students will explore vector and raster based software as design tools for specific formats and co…
- DIA10005Interior Architecture CommunicationThis unit aims to introduce students to visual communication through sketching, photography, 2D and 3D drawing using art and architectural precedents. It provide student with basic skills of orthographic (hardline), axonometric and perspect…
- DDD10006Introductory Design StudioThe unit introduces students to fundamental approaches to generating form and to the principles which inform design decisions. Students work across two-dimensional and three-dimensional representation methods, using a range of materials and…
And 1 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Core units
100 cpMajors and units
100 cpBranded Environments
100 cp- DIA10005Interior Architecture Communication12.5 cp
- DDD10006Introductory Design Studio12.5 cp
- DDD20003Exhibition Design12.5 cp
- DBE20001Branded Environment Design Studio 112.5 cp
- DBE30001Innovation and Technology in the Branded Environment12.5 cp
- DBE30003Branded Environment Design Studio 212.5 cp
- DBE30004Branded Environment Capstone25 cp
Communication Design
75 cpEmerging Technology for Design Innovation
62.5 cpExperiential Design
75 cpMotion Design
75 cpPhotography
75 cpPhotomedia
100 cp- DDD20009Photography and Art Direction12.5 cp
- ART20002Experimental Image-Making Processes12.5 cp
- DDM20003Digital Video Camera Techniques12.5 cp
- DDD30011Compositing for Visual Effects12.5 cp
- DDD30015Visual Storytelling12.5 cp
- DDD30046Commercial Photography on Location12.5 cp
- DDD30042Photomedia Capstone Project25 cp
UX Interaction Design
62.5 cpMinors
50 cpCareers
- Graphic communication designer
- Motion graphics designer
- Photographer / videographer
- User experience designer
- Web and app designer
- Exhibition, retail space and set designer