B-DESIGN v.2 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 Design discipline from a range of majors and at least one Design minor. Additionally, students have the option of choosing a second minor from a selection of recommended minors or choosing a selection of units from throughout the university. The first year of the course enables students to choose foundation units suitable to their desired minor area(s) of study and also begin study in their chosen major.
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 must study one Design major and at least one Design minor. If you have interests outside the field of design, you may choose elective units or a second minor in a complementary study area such as business, arts or languages to gain a wider skill set. The list of elective minors or specialisations recommended for the B-Design students as follows: Data Analytics for Business Minor (MINU-DABUS); Data Science Minor (MISU-DATSC); Digital and Social Media Minor (MINU-NETCM); Entrepreneurship Minor(MINU-ENTRP); Interior Architecture - Design Studio Practice Minor (MISU-INARP); Marketing Minor (MINU-MRKTG); Pre-Masters Luxury Branding Specialisation(SPUP-LUXBD); Professional Writing Minor (MINU-PRWRI); Screen Production Minor (MINU-SCPRD); Visualisation and Interactive Media Minor (MINU-VISTC); Applied Graphic Design Specialisation (SPUC-AGRDS).
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply discipline knowledge to critically review, analyse, consolidate and contribute to evidence-based practice in their chosen design discipline
2. demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in both a broad understanding of design and with depth in at least one 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. develop a predictive overview of future trends that will influence design and design practices
7. recognise the importance of social, ethical and cultural diversity and consider local and international perspectives in design activities, studio practice and production
8. demonstrate how intercultural awareness and understanding impacts on personal and professional skills and on the ability to lead
9. work independently and collaboratively on design projects and respond to project demands
Duration and Availability
This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Curtin Mauritius | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Curtin Mauritius | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Curtin Mauritius | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Curtin Mauritius | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJRU-PHOTO | v.1 | Photography Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-FASHN | v.2 | Fashion Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-GRPDS | v.1 | Graphic Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-DIGDE | v.4 | Digital Experience and Interaction Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRU-ANIGD | v.2 | Animation and Game Design Major | 200.0 | ||
| MINU-DIGDE | v.1 | Digital Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-ANIGD | v.1 | Animation and Game Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-GRPDS | v.1 | Graphic Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-FASHN | v.1 | Fashion Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-CADES | v.1 | Creative Advertising Design Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-PHOTO | v.1 | Photography Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MINU-ILLUS | v.1 | Illustration Minor | 100.0 | ||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 400.0 | |||||
| Year 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 | |
| COMS1003 | v.2 | Culture to Cultures | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 150.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| GRDE2044 | v.1 | Design History and Culture | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 3 | |||||
| GRDE3034 | v.1 | Design Capstone Project | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| GRDE1001 | v.1 | Animation Design Introduction | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| FASH1001 | v.1 | Style Hunting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1020 | v.1 | Game Design Introduction | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1023 | v.1 | Photomedia | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1026 | v.1 | Start Design Thinking | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1018 | v.1 | Universal Design Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1015 | v.1 | Illustration Fundamentals | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1002 | v.1 | Photography Core Principles | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1005 | v.1 | Typography | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ICTE2002 | v.2 | User Interface and Experience Design | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1027 | v.1 | Advertising Design 1 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1003 | v.1 | Design Practice 1 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
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: Curtin Connect Future Students, enquiries: https://future.connect.curtin.edu.au/ , Tel: +61-1300 222 888. 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.
