Graduate Diploma of Design (Industrial Design)
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Overview
This program is not accepting any new students in 2013.
This course replaces the Graduate Diploma of Design (Industrial Design).
This is a nested suite of programs comprising the Graduate Diploma of Design (Industrial Design) and Master of Design (Industrial Design). These programs provide advanced study for designers wishing to achieve higher specialisation in industrial design, preparing them to meet the increasing demands of the design industry. It is designed for those who wish to expand their knowledge and skills or to engage in research, discussion and design practice regarding the future directions of product development. From 2013 all units are available online.
This new program offers a more flexible structure with increased emphasis on professional industrial design skills and critical design agendas and specific research and studio-based practice units. Students have the opportunity to choose an elective area of design as a specialisation from either Global Product Innovation or Sustainable Design.
The program offers advanced study suitable for designers who wish to achieve higher specialisation in this discipline. It provides graduates with dynamic national and international career opportunities designing innovative products. Students are challenged to explore a variety of presentation and communication techniques including digital modelling and model making utilising a wide range of industry software and workshop-based prototyping facilities. New materials and manufacturing techniques are explored with a view to creating product concepts for the future. The creative and technological thrust of the program is supported by consideration of commercial factors, professional practice, consumer knowledge and ethics.
The new course focuses on industry and discipline specific knowledge and skills, to prepare students for changing methods of practice and emerging roles and responsibilities. It addresses critical design and societal issues (such as socially responsible design, sustainability and changing demographics) and new operational procedures (such as global distributed design and product service systems).
It will develop graduates who are catalysts for change; imagining, creating and facilitating innovative solutions within a much larger social and economic context; designing the future.
(International students in Australia are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the part-time or online study modes.)
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
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 | 2 semesters full-time or equivalent part-time |
| Study mode | Full-time Online Part-time (day & evening) |
| Course code | DMID61 |
| Fees | The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website. |
Career opportunities
Graduates may find work in areas such as product design for and within manufacturing industries or design consultancies; exhibition, environmental and furniture design; design research or management; or as self-employed designers or manufacturers.
Course in detail
On this page: course description, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This program is not accepting any new students in 2013.
This course replaces the Graduate Diploma of Design (Industrial Design).
This is a nested suite of programs comprising the Graduate Diploma of Design (Industrial Design) and Master of Design (Industrial Design). These programs provide advanced study for designers wishing to achieve higher specialisation in industrial design, preparing them to meet the increasing demands of the design industry. It is designed for those who wish to expand their knowledge and skills or to engage in research, discussion and design practice regarding the future directions of product development. From 2013 all units are available online.
This new program offers a more flexible structure with increased emphasis on professional industrial design skills and critical design agendas and specific research and studio-based practice units. Students have the opportunity to choose an elective area of design as a specialisation from either Global Product Innovation or Sustainable Design.
The program offers advanced study suitable for designers who wish to achieve higher specialisation in this discipline. It provides graduates with dynamic national and international career opportunities designing innovative products. Students are challenged to explore a variety of presentation and communication techniques including digital modelling and model making utilising a wide range of industry software and workshop-based prototyping facilities. New materials and manufacturing techniques are explored with a view to creating product concepts for the future. The creative and technological thrust of the program is supported by consideration of commercial factors, professional practice, consumer knowledge and ethics.
The new course focuses on industry and discipline specific knowledge and skills, to prepare students for changing methods of practice and emerging roles and responsibilities. It addresses critical design and societal issues (such as socially responsible design, sustainability and changing demographics) and new operational procedures (such as global distributed design and product service systems).
It will develop graduates who are catalysts for change; imagining, creating and facilitating innovative solutions within a much larger social and economic context; designing the future.
(International students in Australia are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the part-time or online study modes.)
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma of Design (Industrial Design) is a two semester full-time (or equivalent part-time*) 100 credit point program. A full-time weekly workload includes 12 hours of contact time and expects a minimum of another 24 hours study time. There is no mid-year intake from 2013.
The Graduate Diploma is a coursework program with emphasis on structured skills acquisition, design investigation and applied design projects. It offers advanced knowledge and experience in design practice, design management, creative strategies and relevant technical knowledge.
Students are normally required to achieve a credit average at graduate diploma level to progress to the master program, which requires a further 50 credit points of study.
From 2013 the online Graduate Diploma allows domestic and offshore international students to take advantage of the online offerings and flexible study at their own pace. Places in units with face-to-face delivery may be limited. Enrolment into face-to-face units will be subject to maximum enrolment restrictions, with preference given to students undertaking the full Masters program.
*International students in Australia are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the part-time and online study modes. International students are encouraged to aim for the Master degree.
Units of study
The Graduate Diploma is a 100 credit point program consisting of 37.5 credit points from two core units, 37.5 credit points from three Industrial Design units and 25 credit points from two elective specialisation units. From 2013 all units are available online.
All units of study are 12.5 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
Semester 1
Core Units
HDG530 Research Methods for Design
HDG531 Fundamental Design Studio (25 credit points)
Semester 1
Core Units
HDG530 Research Methods for Design
HDG531 Fundamental Design Studio (25 credit points)
Semester 2
Industrial Design Units
HDID691 Innovative Practice in Product Development
HDID692 Industrial Design Studio I
Industrial Design Units
HDID691 Innovative Practice in Product Development
HDID692 Industrial Design Studio I
Elective Specialisation Units
Note: Units within these Specialisations are offered subject to student enrolment numbers.
Two units from your chosen specialisation in:
Note: Units within these Specialisations are offered subject to student enrolment numbers.
Two units from your chosen specialisation in:
Sustainable Design
HDSD670 Principles and Theories of Sustainable Design
HDSD672 Building Sustainable Design Practices
OR
Global Product Innovation - Note: this Specialisation will not be offered in 2013.
HDGP670 Global Product Design Studio
HDM641 Design Innovation and Foresight
HDSD670 Principles and Theories of Sustainable Design
HDSD672 Building Sustainable Design Practices
OR
Global Product Innovation - Note: this Specialisation will not be offered in 2013.
HDGP670 Global Product Design Studio
HDM641 Design Innovation and Foresight
(International students in Australia are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the part-time or online study modes.)
Graduate outcomes
On this page: aims and objectives, career opportunities, professional recognition and graduate attributes.
Aims and objectives
Swinburne's Industrial Design programs produce graduates who are able to work as leaders in industrial design and related industries through their expertise in sustainable and socially responsible product development within a global context.
Graduates are equipped with the conceptual processes, creative tools, management strategies and research skills for innovation in design, including a solid understanding of the impact of digital technology and evolving global work practices on contemporary design. Issues of demographic, societal and technological change, new and emerging materials and manufacturing techniques, social and environmental sustainability, commercial factors, consumer knowledge, design ethics, systems and services design, user-centred design and entrepreneurial activity are explored with a view to creating design products, systems and services for the future.
Students explore a variety of design visualisation, communication and realisation techniques (including 3D CAD digital modelling) using a wide range of industry-standard software and rapid prototyping facilities.
These programs have an emphasis on structured skills acquisition, design investigation, product innovation, ethical and respectful design and the changing roles of designers in a social and global business context.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find work in areas such as product design for and within manufacturing industries or design consultancies; exhibition, environmental and furniture design; design research or management; or as self-employed designers or manufacturers.
Professional recognition
Upon completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become a member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) but should confirm eligibility with the association.Graduate attributes
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Design (Industrial Design) will demonstrate a balance of vocationally oriented attributes, including:
- strong industry connections and awareness of the pace of development in the design industry, ensuring their professional capability and preparation;
- experience of 'just in time' strategies and interaction with actual clients, ensuring graduates are adaptable and are tested in their ability to manage the process and timeframes of industry practice;
- the capacity for high levels of innovation in the development of creative projects;
- state of the art' skills for design development, production, presentation and management, as well the capacity to integrate design into diverse organisational cultures;
- an awareness of the changing nature of design consultancies and services and the capacity to embrace and manage change;
- the scope to become future leaders in design industries and businesses internationally, or in directing design activity in government or other social and cultural organisations.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- conceptually demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critical reflection on theory and professional practice in design;
- conceptually and technically investigate, analyse, and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theory and apply established theories to different bodies of design knowledge or practice;
- conceptually and technically generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level;
- use communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional design practice and scholarship.
On this page: entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to the program is normally through a degree in a design-related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. However, applicants with a diploma in a design-related discipline and at least five years experience may be eligible for entry. All applicants are required to submit a design portfolio that clearly illustrates their skills, knowledge and capabilities in their chosen field. Applicants are chosen on the combination of their previous academic performance and the contents illustrated through their design portfolio.
Apply
On this page: how to apply, course fees and find out more.
How to apply
Please refer to entry requirements before applying.
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/
Course fees
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.
Find out more
Web: Enquire online
Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au