Course: Master of Industrial Design (121JA)

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Award: Master of Industrial Design
Course Level: 04
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 882914
CRICOS Code: 068894F
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:

• UC Bruce Campus
  • Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Mr Stephen Trathen (Ph: +61 2 6201 2023)
  • Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Mr Stephen Trathen (Ph: +61 2 6201 2023)

Introduction

This course will provide students with a high level of research expertise in Industrial Design over a broad spectrum of topics together with the opportunity for an intense and professional work experience program.

The course addresses methods of design research, superior communication skills using advanced software, the realities of commercial design and the imperatives of sustainability in our threatened world. Advanced materials technology and contemporary manufacturing processes are also covered.

Successful graduates will have the intellectual and practical skills they need to succeed in a competitive design environment. Industry and professional practice requires advanced level graduates who are capable of progressing seamlessly to responsible leadership positions in design.

This course is a unique Australian Masters by coursework program. It is a stand-alone course that also builds on the Bachelor of Industrial Design offered by the University of Canberra and other equivalent undergraduate industrial design courses.

The curriculum provides students with the opportunity to undertake a major project through a related suite of four semester-long studios that develop students in-depth knowledge of one element of design, eg design for manufacture, or to undertake four discrete projects that will add to their knowledge base in an industrial design field of their choice, eg interaction design or service e-design.

The Learning outcome of the course:
- Graduates will have a sound understanding of design research methods and will be able to apply these in a professional environment. They will be competent to deal with 'wicked' problems. They will have design communication skills that facilitate the transfer of complex ideas. They will have experience in formulating research proposals and the opportunity of conducting a research project leading to publication.
- Graduates will have expertise in high level industry standard software and the ability to apply this expertise to solving of design problems and to the documentation and presentation of solutions.
- Graduates will have experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams, will be aware of the need to work cooperatively and will have a broad understanding of ethics and of the responsibilities of professional design to society and to the individual. They will be aware of the imperatives of sustainability and have a developed understanding of the complexities of sustainable design.
- Graduates will have an understanding of the international design climate and of the principles of inclusive design. They will be confident in their chosen role and able to appreciate the value of the world as a diverse and complex environment. Graduates will have detailed experience of the professional work environment and will be aware of the need to maintain currency in their professional life.

Course Requirements

48 credit points comprising:
(a) Required (39 credit points) as follows:
8320 Industrial Design Studio 1 PG (6cp)
8333 Industrial Design Studio 2 PG (6cp)
8319 Industrial Design Studio 3 PG (6cp)
8326 Design Research Studio 4 PG (12cp)
8313 Design Research Methods PG
8324 Advanced Digital Design Technologies PG
8312 Collaborative Studio PG

(b) Restricted choice (9 credit points) as follows:
Design Elective 3 credit points (from a suite of nominated electives incl. Exhibition Design PG)
Design Elective 3 credit points (from a suite of nominated electives incl. Defining Moments in Australian Design PG)
Design Elective 3 credit points (from a suite of nominated electives incl. Generative Design PG, Data Visualisation PG, Design, Interaction and Environment PG and Introduction to Digital Design PG).

Typical Course Structure

Course Duration

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Industrial Design from an Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent, or a postgraduate degree in an allied field plus a minimum of two years relevant work experience in a related industry and/or a portfolio demonstrating evidence of substantial professional practice.

Admission to this course is available in semester 1 only.