UndergraduateArts & Design
Bachelor of Design
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Design is an undergraduate degree at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, taken over 3 years full-time (144 Units). Coursework includes 42 units from completion of the following compulsory courses. Graduates are expected to demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials and technologies in their relevant discipline. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
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Course structure
Study plan in 61 parts
- The Bachelor of Design requires completion of 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
- A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
- A minimum of 84 units must come from the following lists:
- 42 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- DESN1002
- Design and Production
- DESN1003
- Contemporary Design in Context
- DESN1004
- History
- Ethics and Concepts for Design in the Twenty-First Century
- DESN2008
- Human-Centred Design Methodologies
- DESN3010
- Independent Practice
- DESN3011
- Engagement and Collaboration
- DESN3012
- Professional Practice
- A minimum of 6 units from completion of foundation courses from the following list:
- ARTV1020
- Techniques and Perspectives of Observational Drawing
- ARTV1034
- Foundations of Contemporary Arts Practices
- DESN1005
- Precise Drawing and Model Making
- A minimum of 24 units from completion of design courses from the following list:
- DESN2001
- Digital Form and Fabrication
- DESN2002
- Foundations of Creative Code
- DESN2003
- Representing Data in Visual and Material Form
- DESN2004
- Autonomous Agents
- DESN2006
- Front-End Web: Crafting Online Experience
- DESN2007
- Speculative and Critical Design
- DESN2009
- Digital Typographic Design
- DESN2010
- Making Creative and Critical Technologies: Physical Computing for Art and Design
- DESN2012
- Design for Reuse and Repair
- DESN2015
- Now that we're here
- where do we sit?
- A minimum of 12 units from completion of courses from the subject area ARTV Visual Arts
- A maximum of 12 units from completion of interdisciplinary concepts and theories courses from the following subject areas:
- ANTH Anthropology
- ARTH Art History
- ENVS Environmental Science
- GEND Gender Studies
- INDG Indigenous Studies
- PHIL Philosophy
- PSYC Psychology
- SOCY Sociology
- MEDN2222
- Exquisite Corpse - Insight into the Human Body
- A minimum of 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
- School of Art & Design studio courses have a limited enrolment capacity. Students are advised to enrol as early as possible to maximise the opportunity of securing a place
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program. The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed. Domestic applicants Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below. Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on: completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors ) requirement for this program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with higher education study are assessed on: previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on: previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on: secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme ; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. International applicants Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found . Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below. Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission Portfolio Supported Application and Adjustment Factors Applicants may submit a portfolio of original creative work to support their application. A satisfactory portfolio will grant an adjustment factor of up to 10 points for the Bachelor of Design. Portfolios should include: An introductory statement, outlining the applicant's relevant interests, attributes and experience and outlining their motivations for studying Design at ANU (300-500 words) Six images documenting the applicant's original creative works, each including a title, date created and a brief artist's statement on each work (up to 50 words). More information on how to submit a portfolio is available from the School of Art and Design ATAR: 80 International Baccalaureate: 30
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