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Course Information

Bachelor of Design

Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code W64

In the Bachelor of Design students can specialise in one of two areas: Visual and Spatial Design, making visual and spatial products, services and environments through graphic and spatial design thinking to improve communities; or Games and Interactive Design, creating original digital interactive products and services that impact on audiences and address user experiences (UX). Students will explore the impact design has on history and on the future development of local, national and global communities. The course will provide opportunities for students to collaborate locally and internationally. The design majors, run by experienced graphic, spatial, digital and service design professionals and researchers at the forefront of design in Western Australia, encourage the sustainable use of materials, images and ideas as vehicles for exploration in relation to environments and individual people in real world and online contexts. Students develop transferable visual and spatial problem identification, ideation, and prototyping skills to establish their own place in the world, with a personal style, career opportunities and entrepreneurial skills. Applicants who do not meet the standard course entry requirements can be considered through the Creative Arts Portfolio Entry pathway as per https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/creative-arts-portfolio-entry.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Internship Option

Work Integrated Learning is available to students in the following forms: - Students in each major of the degree have live briefs to respond to for industry clients - All students engage with industry and have site visits through the Industry and Community major (SAH3200) - Selected students are able to complete the Professional Placement unit (CCA3104) and have it count towards their major - Selected students are able to undertake individual industry projects through the Independent Study unit (CCA3108) and have it count towards their major.

Attendance requirements

Attendance requirements are outlined within the WIL units.

Application process

Students undertaking either a Professional Placement or Independent Study must consult with the unit coordinator to ensure the eligibility of there project or placement in terms of the respective unit outcomes and volume of learning.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical Design situations
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex Design knowledge/problems
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate Design specific solutions/responses
4. Use digital technologies and Design related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources
5. Communicate Design knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate Design methods
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship and/or professional practice

Professional Recognition

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time
• Ecu Sri Lanka: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Stuart MEDLEY

Course Structure

Students will be required to complete eight core units (120 credit points)

Students are also required to complete an eight unit major (120 credit points) from within the Bachelor of Design: Visual & Spatial Design, Fashion or Games and Interactive Design.

Students are required to complete a further eight units (120 credit points) in the form of an eight unit major, minor(s), and/or elective units. These may be selected from anywhere within the university. Units within this course should be completed in year sequence (e.g. all first-year units should be completed before proceeding to second-year units).

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.