B-DESIGN v.1 Bachelor of Design
BDesign(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 098137F
Registered full-time Duration:
3 Years
Course Overview
Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
This course offers students the opportunity to study one or two disciplines from a wide range of majors. Students choosing only one major will be able to choose further units from the same discipline as their chosen major or may choose units from throughout the university. The first year of the course enables students to choose foundation units suitable to their needs and begin study in their chosen major(s), where appropriate.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, some majors may require a portfolio or interview.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Bachelor Degrees typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors, streams and/or minors for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
Students who would like to study two disciplines can study up to two majors or one major and two minors within Design disciplines subject to prerequisites and timetabling.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in both a broad understanding of design and with depth in at least one discipline
2. apply discipline knowledge to critically review, analyse, consolidate and contribute to evidence-based practice in their chosen design discipline
3. use and discern between a range of design technologies and media platforms in the production of design-based solutions
4. demonstrate effective visual, spoken, written and technical communication appropriate to their chosen design discipline and apply effective self-directed learning skills
5. demonstrate personal awareness of a design specific practice and sustain an engagement with contemporary practices, technologies and the creative industries
6. recognise the importance of social, ethical and cultural diversity and consider local and international perspectives in design activities, studio practice and production
7. work independently and collaboratively on design projects and respond to project demands
8. develop a predictive overview of future trends that will influence design and design practices
9. demonstrate how intercultural awareness and understanding impacts on personal and professional skills and on the ability to lead
Duration and Availability
This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units may be available via external study and some units may not be available in every semester. Some majors in this course are not available at all campus locations and to international students studying in Australia; please refer to information provided for individual majors.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| GRDE1004 | v.2 | Design Computing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1006 | v.2 | Design Principles and Process | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1024 | v.1 | Design Theory in Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| GRDE1008 | v.1 | Art and Design Fundamentals | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMS1003 | v.2 | Culture to Cultures | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1025 | v.1 | Introduction to Design History | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| MJRU-ANIGD | v.2 | Animation and Game Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-DIGDE | v.3 | Digital Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-CADES | v.1 | Creative Advertising Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-GRPDS | v.1 | Graphic Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-FASHN | v.2 | Fashion Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-PHOTO | v.1 | Photography Major | 200.0 | ||
| MINU-FASHN | v.1 | Fashion Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-ELECT | v.1 | Bachelor of Design Elective Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-DIGDE | v.3 | Digital Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-GRPDS | v.1 | Graphic Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-CADES | v.1 | Creative Advertising Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-PHOTO | v.1 | Photography Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-FASHN | v.2 | Fashion Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-DIGDE | v.1 | Digital Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-ILLUS | v.1 | Illustration Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-ANIGD | v.1 | Animation and Game Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-GRPDS | v.1 | Graphic Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-CADES | v.1 | Creative Advertising Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-PHOTO | v.1 | Photography Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-ANIGD | v.2 | Animation and Game Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| 300.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| GRDE1001 | v.1 ** | Animation Design Introduction | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1003 | v.1 ## | Design Practice 1 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1016 | v.1 ^^ | Digital Design Process | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1002 | v.1 # | Photography Core Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1005 | v.1 ^ | Typography | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| FASH1000 | v.1 * | Form and Structure | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1020 | v.1 ++ | Game Design Introduction | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1023 | v.1 & | Photomedia | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1026 | v.1 && | Start Design Thinking | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1018 | v.1 + | Universal Design Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
# GRDE1002 Photography Core Principles - students doing the MJRU-PHOTO Photography Major must choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 1
## GRDE1003 Design Practice 1 - students doing the MJRU-FASHN Fashion Design Major must choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 1
% Students have the following choices: 1. Students may select 2 Majors; 2. Students may select 1 Major and 2 Minors. Students enrolled in a double major should discuss their first year structure with their course co-ordinator.
& GRDE1023 Photomedia - students doing the MJRU-PHOTO Photography Major may choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 2
&& GRDE1026 Start Design Thinking - students doing the MJRU- CADES Creative Advertising Design Major or the MJRU- GRPDS Graphic Design Major may choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 1
* FASH1000 Form and Structure - students doing the MJRU-FASHN Fashion Design Major may choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 2
** GRDE1001 Animation and Game Introduction - students doing the MJRU-ANIGD Animation and Game Design Major must choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 1
+ GRDE1018 Universal Design Principles - students doing the MJRU-DIGDE Digital Design Major may choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 2
++ GRDE1020 Game Design Introduction - students doing the MJRU-ANIGD Animation and Game Design Major may choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 2
^ GRDE1005 Typography - students doing the MJRU- CADES Creative Advertising Design Major or the MJRU- GRPDS Graphic Design Major must choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 2
^^ GRDE1016 Digital Design Process - students doing the MJRU-DIGDE Digital Design Major must choose this unit in Year 1 Semester 1
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm For Domestic Future Students: Future Students Centre, email: futurestudents@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 1000 For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 7331
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
