Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours)
Undergraduate course
Overview
The Industrial Design course has a focus on a broad range of design encompassing product, furniture, medical equipment, sporting equipment and associated infrastructures. Students develop their creative and technological aptitude through a course supported by professional practice, business studies, consumer knowledge, and ethics and cultural studies.
Information sessions
For further information on this course, please review the faculty web page at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/design/courses/industrial-design-course.html
| Duration | 1 year full-time | ||
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| Study mode | Full-time | ||
| Course code | DID20 | ||
| Fees | For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website. |
Course in detail
Course description
The Industrial Design course has a focus on a broad range of design encompassing product, furniture, medical equipment, sporting equipment and associated infrastructures. Students develop their creative and technological aptitude through a course supported by professional practice, business studies, consumer knowledge, and ethics and cultural studies.
Course structure
The honours program consists of all coursework units of study. Students are required to complete 100 credit point units of study, 50 credit points per teaching period.
Students accepted into the Industry Placement program in third year are required to complete the coursework program in their honours year.
Students in honours programs at Swinburne University of Technology will be awarded Honours Grades in the following categories:
H1 (First class honours) - if their overall grade is 80% or above
H2A - if their overall grade is 70 to 79%
H2B - if their overall grade is 60 to 69%
H3 - if their overall grade is 50 to 59%
N - if their overall grade is below 50%
Note: the Pass grade (P) is not utilised
H2A - if their overall grade is 70 to 79%
H2B - if their overall grade is 60 to 69%
H3 - if their overall grade is 50 to 59%
N - if their overall grade is below 50%
Note: the Pass grade (P) is not utilised
Work expected outside normal timetabled contact hours, in keeping with related design courses, will usually be no less than a minimum of two hours of independent study for each contact hour.
* Please note that international students on a student visa must study full-time as part of their visa requirements.
Units of study
Stage 4
Semester 1 - February Intake
HDG407 Social Patterns Research
HDG408 Social Patterns Studio
HDG412 Product Interaction and Smart Environments
HDG413 Digital Technology - Content Creation OR for Design Factory SDF401 Swinburne Design Factory Project
Semester 2 - August Intake
HDG409 New Technologies Research
HDG410 New Technologies Studio
HDG406 Professional Context OR for Design Factory SDF402 Swinburne Design Factory Development Project
HDG423 Digital Technology - Presentation
HDG407 Social Patterns Research
HDG408 Social Patterns Studio
HDG412 Product Interaction and Smart Environments
HDG413 Digital Technology - Content Creation OR for Design Factory SDF401 Swinburne Design Factory Project
Semester 2 - August Intake
HDG409 New Technologies Research
HDG410 New Technologies Studio
HDG406 Professional Context OR for Design Factory SDF402 Swinburne Design Factory Development Project
HDG423 Digital Technology - Presentation
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) degree conforms to the AQF Guidelines for a bachelor degree by allowing students to:
- Acquire a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, the underlying principles and concepts, and the associated communication and problem-solving skills
- Develop academic skills and attributes necessary to undertake Design research, comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources
- Develop the ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and techniques learnt, including in a professional context
- Gain a foundation for self-directed and life-long learning
- Gain interpersonal and teamwork skills appropriate to employment and/or further study
Career opportunities
Product design for and within manufacturing industries or design consultancies, exhibition, environmental and furniture design, stage and set design, self-employed designers or manufacturers.
Professional recognition
Upon completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become an associate member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) but should confirm eligibility with the association.
Graduate attributes
Swinburne produces graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. Within this context it is the intent of Swinburne that its graduates exhibit certain graduate attributes.
Swinburne expects that its graduates:
- Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
- Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- Operate effectively in work and community situations
- Are adaptable and manage change
- Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing
This course addresses and maps these attributes, interpreted within a multi-disciplinary and industrial design context.
Course experience
Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad websiteEntry requirements
Entry requirements
Swinburne students undertaking a Bachelor of Design degree who are accepted into the Industry Placement program must complete the coursework honours year. Students who have completed a Bachelor of Design degree with Swinburne (or equivalent program) with a credit average, must attend an interview with folio, for entrance into the coursework honours program.
Pathways
You may be able to gain credit in this course for your prior studies. If you have studied at another institution, either here in Australia or in your home country, check our Credit Transfer Database to see how many exemptions you may be entitled to. If you are studying a Swinburne TAFE course, or are considering apply for one, take a look at our Pathways page to see how many credits you may gain in a Swinburne bachelor degree.
Credit transfer
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of the course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide' at: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/credit/
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which your prior work history, life experience and previous study are measured against the course you are undertaking. Applicants will be considered on their individual merits in accordance with Swinburne policies.
Apply
How to apply
Apply direct to Swinburne by following the step-by-step process at: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/apply/undergraduate/honours/index.html
Scholarships
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships