Bachelor of Design (Honours)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Design (Honours) program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of design research methods, enabling them to conduct independent research projects that contribute to their field of study. Students also develop effective communication skills to disseminate their research findings to various audiences. The program prepares graduates for careers in corporate and brand design, as well as design for social change, culture, and education.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Design Research Methods (6511QCA): This course introduces students to the principles of design research, including research methods, data analysis, and interpretation.
Students will learn how to apply these principles to their own research projects.
• Honours Research Project (6501QCA): This course is the central component of the Bachelor of Design (Honours) degree.
Students will conduct a supervised research project that will contribute to the body of knowledge in their chosen field of study.
• Communicating Research (6014QCA): This course teaches students how to effectively communicate their research findings to a variety of audiences.
Students will learn how to write research papers, present their work at conferences, and create other forms of research dissemination.

Careers:

• Corporate and brand design for print, web, publishing, advertising and digital media
• Design for social change, culture and education