C10271v1 Bachelor of Design in Interior and Spatial Design

Overview

With a strong emphasis on creativity and technology, the Bachelor of Design 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.

The course equips graduates with critical thinking, spatial intelligence, creativity and the skills to engage across the expanded field of interior and spatial design, to take up leading roles in industry. Uniquely, this course emphasises digital and analogue technologies of representation and fabrication, internationalisation and design practice.

Course aims

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 around specific projects
• engagement with innovative and creative technologies
• an emphasis on emerging design practices, and
• 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 three-year, full-time basis. There are generally up to 20 contact hours a week. Lectures and studios are on campus during semester.

Course structure

Students must complete 144 credit points comprising 96 credit points of core subjects, a 24-credit-point sub-major and 24 credit points of electives.

Course program

An example program is provided below.

Honours

Other information

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