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Bachelor of Industrial Design

Approved Abbreviation: BIndDes

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3730.4

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 041035E

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 is 2021 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 2020, please refer to: 3730.3 Bachelor of Industrial Design

For commencement year 2018-2019, please refer to: 3730.2 Bachelor of Industrial Design

This degree provides students with the knowledge to create a career as an industrial designer involved in new product development, and collaborative leadership at the forefront of innovation and creativity. Students are engaged in industry-driven curriculum content over four years of study with a focus on the latest advances in sustainable materials, smart manufacturing, sustainability, human factors research, and design innovation in realising breakthrough products and services while improving the quality of life through good design. Specialisations in strategic design management, business model innovation, digital innovation, sustainable futures and design practice, help students who wish to pursue a corporate design role, or build their own start-up business generating new value and driving dynamic careers.

Parts of this course may be taught at the Parramatta City - Hassall St campus or at the Parramatta South campus.

Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.

Accreditation
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA)

Admission

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English plus at least two units of Design, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering, or Business Studies.

Alternate Entry

Entry by interview in which personal aptitude, professional experience, and educational qualifications are taken into consideration supported by a portfolio of works. After applicants have applied they are required to book an interview and download a questionnaire at this University's online booking system

https://admissions.westernsydney.edu.au

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

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/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

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.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Parts of these units may be taught at the Parramatta City - Hassall St campus or at the Parramatta South campus.

Full-Time Start Intake

Year 1

Autumn session

301280

Human Centred Design Research Methods

301281

Designing for Circular Economy

301282

Co-Designing Change with Local Communities

301283

Design Graphics: Presenting Innovation

Spring session

301284

Designing for User Experience (UX)

301285

Drawing Skills for Design Thinking

301286

Designing for People: Applied Ergonomics

301287

Design Graphics: Engineering Documentation

Year 2

Autumn session

301288

Sustainable Materials and Smart Manufacturing

301289

Design Semantics: Exploring Product Form

301290

Design Graphics: Communication for Manufacture

One Major/Sub-Major or Alternate unit

Spring session

301292

Biomechanics in Product Innovation

301301

Design Thinking for Successful Brands and Products

301293

Designing for Circular Economy (Advanced)

One Major/Sub-Major or Alternate unit

Year 3

Autumn session

301294

Studio: Interdisciplinary Global

Three Major/Sub-Major or Alternate units

Spring session

301402

Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone

Three Major/Sub-Major or Alternate units

Year 4

Autumn session

301297

Industrial Design Major Project (Ideation)

301308

Design Practice: Sustainable Manufacturing

301291

Design Research Methods (Advanced)

One Alternate unit

Spring session

301298

Industrial Design Major Project (Conclusion)

Note: 301298 is a 20 credit point unit

301401

Mentored Practice in Design Innovation

301309

Design Practice: Sustainable Components

Autumn Alternate Unit Pool

101755

From Ochre to Acrylics to New Technologies

(Indigenous content)

101751

Contextualising Indigenous Australia (Day Mode)

200862

Creating Change and Innovation

200863

Leadership and Entrepreneurship

101184

Psychology: Human Behaviour

101569

Sustainable Futures

301086

Design Brief Formulation

Spring Alternate Unit Pool

301302

Design Thinking for Competitive Advantage

301165

Incubator 1: Innovation and Creativity for Entrepreneurship

301304

Start-Up Product Launch

301062

Environmental Building Design

200587

Strategic Management

301306

Simulation in Virtual and Augmented Realities

200862

Creating Change and Innovation

301219

Building Science

Full-Time Mid-year Intake

Year 1

Spring session

301284

Designing for User Experience (UX)

301285

Drawing Skills for Design Thinking

301286

Designing for People: Applied Ergonomics

301287

Design Graphics: Engineering Documentation

Autumn session

301280

Human Centred Design Research Methods

301281

Designing for Circular Economy

301283

Design Graphics: Presenting Innovation

301290

Design Graphics: Communication for Manufacture

Year 2

Spring session

301292

Biomechanics in Product Innovation

301301

Design Thinking for Successful Brands and Products

Two Major/Sub-Major or Alternate units

Autumn session

301282

Co-Designing Change with Local Communities

301288

Sustainable Materials and Smart Manufacturing

301289

Design Semantics: Exploring Product Form

One Major/Sub Major or Alternate unit

Year 3

Spring session

301402

Studio: Design Synthesis Capstone

301293

Designing for Circular Economy (Advanced)

Two Major/Sub Major or Alternate units

Autumn session

301294

Studio: Interdisciplinary Global

Three Major/Sub-Major or Alternte units

Year 4

Spring session

301298

Industrial Design Major Project (Conclusion)

Note: 301298 Industrial Design Major Project (Conclusion) is a 20 credit point unit

301401

Mentored Practice in Design Innovation

301309

Design Practice: Sustainable Components

Autumn session

301297

Industrial Design Major Project (Ideation)

301308

Design Practice: Sustainable Manufacturing

301291

Design Research Methods (Advanced)

One Alternate unit

Autumn Alternate Unit Pool

101755

From Ochre to Acrylics to New Technologies

(Indigenous content)

101751

Contextualising Indigenous Australia (Day Mode)

200862

Creating Change and Innovation

200863

Leadership and Entrepreneurship

101184

Psychology: Human Behaviour

101569

Sustainable Futures

301086

Design Brief Formulation

Spring Alternate Unit Pool

301302

Design Thinking for Competitive Advantage

301165

Incubator 1: Innovation and Creativity for Entrepreneurship

301304

Start-Up Product Launch

301062

Environmental Building Design

200587

Strategic Management

301306

Simulation in Virtual and Augmented Realities

200862

Creating Change and Innovation

301219

Building Science

Major and Sub-majors

The Bachelor of Industrail Design is offered on Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus only. Students may be required to travel between campuses in order to complete some units within specific majors and sub-majors.

M3129

Design Practice

M3126

Technology Entrepreneurship

SM3111

Design Practice

SM3112

Sustainable Futures

SM3094

Construction Economics

SM1049

Indigenous Australian Studies