Bachelor of Design and TechnologyApproved Abbreviation: BDes&Tech
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3502.7
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 041034F
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 2015 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.
For Commencement Year 2014, please refer to: 3502.6 Bachelor of Design and Technology
For Commencement Year 2010- 2013, please refer to: 3502.5 Bachelor of Design and Technology
For Commencement Year 2009, please refer to: 3502.4 Bachelor of Design and Technology
For Commencement Year 2008, please refer to: 3502.3 Bachelor of Design and Technology
For Commencement Year 2005 to 2007, please refer to: 3502.2 Bachelor of Design and Technology
This course prepares students for a career in industrial design and/or industrial graphics. This is achieved by providing a sound knowledge of units in a broad range of design disciplines, including design methodology, design innovation, product design, ergonomics, manufacturing technology and design, aesthetics, management 2D and 3D CAD. Students interested in a teaching career in Design and Technology may take the end-on Bachelor of Teaching degree or Graduate diploma in Education after completing their Design and Technology degree.
Study Mode
Three years full-time. Combinations of full-time and part-time study or all part-time study are also permitted.
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
There are no specific subject prerequisites for entry into the course. Preferably, students should have successfully completed the HSC at the 2U level or better in English and at least two of the following units: Design & Technology, Arts, Physics, and Mathematics. Alternative entry: Certificate, Associate Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or another recognized teaching institution or equivalent in the discipline area. In some cases, professional experience will be counted towards alternative entry.
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.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
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.
http://www.uws.edu.au/international
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 240 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 Design and Technology 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
| 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
Industrial Experience
Majors
There are three Majors available, composed of units from the program, however these are not compulsory.
| M3087 | Innovation Design Management |
| M3076 | Interactive Industrial Graphics |
| M3077 | International Design Management |
Sub-majors
There are three sub-majors, composed of units from the program.
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 or 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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