Bachelor of Industrial DesignApproved Abbreviation: BIndDes
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3503.6
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 041035E
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2014 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
Commencement Year 2010 - 2013 - 3503.5 Bachelor of Industrial Design
Commencement Year 2009 - 3503.4 Bachelor of Industrial Design
Commencement Year 2008 - 3503.3 Bachelor of Industrial Design
Commencement Year 2006 to 2007 - 3503.2 Bachelor of Industrial Design
The industrial design program prepares students to be flexible and innovative, with emphasis on design, its place in and effect on society and people. The Bachelor of Industrial Design takes into account the rapid transformation of communication and industrial technologies, and recognises the need for designers to resolve increasingly complex issues. The course provides students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to respond with flexibility to design challenges within human centred design context. The program is involved with a number of industry partners on research projects. It has also implemented an internship program in line with its commitment to producing industry ready graduates; students are required to undertake a period of industry placement before graduation. The program currently conforms streams in Design Management, Sustainable Design and Industrial Design Graphics (CAD/CAM, Rapid Prototyping and tooling), which allow students to develop specific areas within the discipline they find professionally most attractive. Sound knowledge of units in a broad range of design disciplines is provided, including design methodology, design innovation, human computer interaction, product design, ergonomics, manufacturing technology and design, aesthetics, management, 2D and 3D CAD, etc. The course culminates in a final year industrial design project leading to industry placement, Masters or PhD research. Common occupations are in technological innovation (i.e. electronic, construction and building, medical and scientific), durable and fast moving consumer goods (i.e. commercial and domestics appliances, white goods, food, tools, packaging), entertainment and games (i.e. games development, model making, film and animation), online and e-learning solutions (i.e. web design, e-commerce, flexible learning), and user centred design (i.e. GUI, HCI, HMI, visualization and simulation). Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
Study Mode
Four years full-time. Reduced loads are available with consultation during Years 1 to 3 of the program.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
Admission
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
UAC
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below. To be eligible to graduate from this course, students are required to complete a sub-major. Refer to the 'note' after the sub-major listing, for further details.
Recommended Sequence
From 2018 the units in the Bachelor of Industrial Design will be offered at Parramatta campus and will no longer be offered at Penrith campus.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 301030 | Introduction to Industrial Design Methods |
| 200191 | Fundamentals of Mathematics |
Spring session
| 300462 | Engineering and Design Concepts |
| 300302 | Industrial Graphics 1: Presentation |
| 300304 | Sustainable Design: Materials Technology |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300305 | Design Studio 1: Themes and Variations |
| 300282 | Industrial Graphics 2: Transition |
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
Choose one of
One sub-major alternate unit
or one elective
Spring session
| 300308 | Design Studio 2: The Design Proposal |
| 300306 | Sustainable Design: Sustainable Futures |
| 300310 | Industrial Graphics 3: 3D Solids |
Choose one of
One sub-major alternate unit
Or one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300311 | Design Studio 3: Product Realisation |
| 300014 | Design Management 3: Organisational Skills for Designers |
Choose one of
Two sub-major alternate units
or two electives
Spring session
| 300313 | Design Studio 4: Simulate to Innovate |
Choose one of
Two sub-major alternate units
or two electives
Students enrolled in the 3503 - Bachelor of Industrial Design may exit the course with the 3502 - Bachelor of Design and Technology at the completion of Year 3.
Year 4
Coursework Stream
Autumn session
| 300459 | Major Project Commencement |
One alternate unit - selected based on final year theme/issue in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.
Choose one of
| 300012 | Design Management 1: Product Design Audit |
| 300312 | Industrial Graphics 4: Surface |
Spring session
| 300460 | Major Project Completion |
Choose one of
| 300013 | Design Management 2: Corporate Image and Identity |
| 300015 | Design Management 4: Design Process |
Industrial Experience
Honours Stream
An Honours stream is offered - see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and associated Guidelines for the admission criteria.
Policies Website
Autumn session
| 300773 | Industrial Design Project (Commencement) |
One alternate unit - selected based on final year theme/issue in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.
Spring session
| 300774 | Industrial Design Project (Completion) |
Industrial Experience
Majors
| M3075 | Innovation Design Management |
| M3076 | Interactive Industrial Graphics |
| M3077 | International Design Management |
Sub-majors
Note: In addition to the sub-major streams/electives offered from within Industrial Design (as listed above) students may choose other sub-major streams/electives within the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics at Western Sydney University or other universities (as cross-institutional studies).
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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