Specialist Major in Design (SM0090) - University of Canberra

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Specialist Major in Design

Faculty	Discipline	Credit points
Faculty of Arts and Design	School of Design and the Built Environment	24

Introduction

The Specialist Major in Design provides students with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to design education. By integrating key units from industrial design, interaction design, and visual communication design, students will be equipped with a diverse range of knowledge and skills crucial for success in the dynamic field of design.

Throughout the major, students will be encouraged to think critically, experiment with innovative ideas, and collaborate with peers and industry professionals. They will engage in hands-on projects, applying their knowledge and skills to real-world design challenges, preparing them to thrive in a professional design environment.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Additional information

None.

Referenced courses

Bachelor of Design (ARB007.1)

Requirements

Industrial Design Fundamentals (11046) | 3 credit points — Level 1

3D Digital Design Fundamentals (11047) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Human Factors for Interaction Design (11054) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Programming for Design (11055) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Visual Communication Theory and Principles (11062) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Principles of Typography and Layout (11063) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Design for Low-Complexity (11048) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Materials and Processes (11051) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Materials and Processes - Advanced (11052) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Design for High-Complexity (11053) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Front-end Web Design (11056) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Digital Production Project (11840) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Web Frameworks and Dynamic Data (11841) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Designing for UX (User Experience) (11842) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Design for Digital Contexts (11064) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Experiential Graphic Design (11066) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Cross-Cultural Design Strategy (11068) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Information Visualisation (11069) | 3 credit points — Level 3

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