C09055v1 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Interior and Spatial Design

Overview

With a strong emphasis on creativity and technology, the Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Interior and Spatial Design is the first university program of its kind in Australia. While interior design is an established profession, spatial design encompasses a range of connected practices that engage directly and creatively with space, from designing an exhibition to art directing a performance. This honours course allows students to critically research and develop an interior and spatial design project.

The course enhances employability through the development of a portfolio. This course allows students to develop skills in a specialised area, such as performative space, commercial interiors or residential interiors design.

Uniquely, this course emphasises digital technologies of representation and fabrication, internationalisation and design practice.

Course aims

This course uses project-based learning to allow students to develop a focused portfolio. Through their study, students develop spatial intelligence and excellence in design practice. The program fosters a creative and explorative attitude toward the design process, underpinned by a reflective and critical engagement. In doing so, students generate a cohesive design approach where research and practice are consolidated in design outcomes.

The course cultivates a collaborative and global vision of design through a variety of interdisciplinary subjects, industry projects and international studios. Students develop the flexibility and confidence to work in the divergent and novel environments of contemporary practice.

The course has:

• an emphasis on creative, innovative spatial practice and international networks
• practice-oriented and research-integrated learning regarding specific projects
• engagement with innovative and creative technologies
• an emphasis on emerging design practices
• close links with creative practitioners.

Students are expected to develop an understanding of their individual design language and theoretical position in relation to historic and contemporary contexts.

Career options

Career options include commercial and residential interior design, interactive and responsive environment design, museum and exhibition design, production design for film and television, theatre and performance design, and visual and spatial branding.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-year, full-time basis. There are generally up to 15 contact hours a week. Lectures and studios are on campus during semester. Semesters are focused on design studios that incorporate advanced communication and technology skills with innovative design thinking and practice.

Course structure

Students must complete 48 credit points of honours subjects.

Other information

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