Complete Course Outline
Course: Bachelor of Industrial Design (118JA)
Award: Bachelor of Industrial Design
Course Level: 10
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 363124
CRICOS Code: 068891J
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
-
UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Carlos Montana hoyos (Ph: +61 2 6201 2593)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Carlos Montana hoyos (Ph: +61 2 6201 2593)
Introduction
NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT OPEN TO NEW ADMISSIONS IN 2013. New students will be able to complete a Major in Industrial Design as part of the new Bachelor of Design. For further information please contact artsanddesign.enquiries@canberra.edu.au
The Industrial Design course provides an understanding of the principles, knowledge and skills required to prepare graduates to enter the profession of Industrial Design and through it to fulfil personal, professional and community objectives. The course aims to provide graduates for the diverse sectors of the profession.
The course provides a general introduction to design followed by specific technical and artistic studies in both analogue and digital modes. There is significant industry involvement in the form of sponsored projects and visits to relevant companies. Students will achieve high levels of proficiency in the execution of design processes and procedures.
Graduates will be equipped to pursue design careers in industry or in design consultancies, to extend their expertise in further studies or to initiate design or design-related enterprises.
The course is also intended to provide the design expertise and qualifications necessary to progress to the postgraduate degree of Master of Industrial Design.
Foundation units:
- have content and learning outcomes of relevance to the majority of disciplines within the Faculty (FAD);
- can be integrated into elective Minors or Majors in undergraduate courses; and,
- are generally taught by a mix of academic staff from within FAD.
Further information on the Foundation Year can be found on the Foundation Year webpage.
http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/foundation-units
The learning outcomes of the course include:
- an ability to explore and resolve problems beyond the existing knowledge base. An approach to learning that encourages the development of creativity. An ability to communicate ideas to others and to identify the most suitable media for such communication.
- an understanding of current information technology and in particular of the software used in the design profession to explore and communicate ideas.
- an understanding of the position and role of the profession in the wider community. An awareness of the associated design disciplines and how Industrial Design can interact with them. An awareness of the imperatives of sustainable design and an understanding of professional responsibilities and ethical behaviour.
- the ability to relate to other professionals in mono or multi-disciplinary teams. To develop an attitude to design which recognises that change is constant and that a personal commitment to skills maintenance is essential.
Course Requirements
72 credit points comprising:
(a) Required (60 credit points):
- MJ0166 Major in Industrial Design Studio (Restricted) (21 credit points)
- MJ0165 Major in Industrial Design and Technology (18 credit points)
Required units as follows (24 credit points)
8322 Visual Representation
8418 Design History
8335 Technology Laboratory
8323 3D Digital Design 1.2
8317 3D Digital Design 2.1
8334 User Centred Design 2.2
8321 User Centred Design 3.1
(b) Restricted choice (6 credit points) as follows:
Students are required to complete two Faculty of Arts and Design Foundation units (6 credit points).
(c) Open electives (12 credit points):
6 credit points open electives from any part of the University.
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| 8314 Design Studio 1.1 | 8327 Design Studio 1.2 (Industrial Design) |
| 8322 Visual Representation | 8335 Technology Laboratory |
| 8418 Design History | 8323 3D Digital Design 1.2 |
| Foundation unit 8132 Influence, Belief and Argument | Foundation unit 8172 Creativity and Critique |
| YEAR 2 | |
| 8315 Design Studio 2.1 (Industrial Design) | 8328 Design Studio 2.2 (Industrial Design) (6cp) |
| 8318 Design for Metals | 8325 Design for Plastics |
| 8317 3D Digital Design 2.1 | 8334 User Centred Design 2.2 |
| Elective | |
| YEAR 3 | |
| 8316 Design Studio 3.1 (Industrial Design) (6cp) | 8329 Design Studio 3.2 (Industrial Design) (6cp) |
| 8321 User Centred Design 3.1 | 8331 Emerging Design Technologies |
| 6953 Furniture Design | Elective |
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time.Maximum twenty semesters.