Qualification Regulations
Part I
These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.
Part II
Admission
1. Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Design requires that the candidate will have:
(a) met the University admission requirements as specified; and will have:
(b) been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; or
(c) been assessed by Academic Board or their delegate as having equivalent practical, professional and scholarly experience at the appropriate level; or
(d) completed at least 360 credits of a Massey University design degree including 75 credits at 300 level.
2. In all cases candidates must be selected into the Diploma following a selection process which will include the assessment of a portfolio of work submitted by the candidate and, at the discretion of Academic Board or their delegate, an interview.
Qualification requirements
3. Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Design shall follow a flexible course of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 120 credits, comprising:
(a) At least 30 credits of core courses selected from Part A of the Schedule to the Diploma;
(b) At least 60 credits of core endorsement courses selected from Part B of the Schedule to the Diploma;
(c) 30 credits of elective courses selected from Part C of the Schedule to the Diploma;
(d) attending contact courses, block courses, field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials, and laboratories as required.
4. Notwithstanding Regulation 1, with the approval of the Academic Board or their delegate a candidate may be permitted to transfer up to 30 credits from an incomplete graduate qualification in design or related programme of study to the Graduate Diploma in Design.
Specialisations
5. The Graduate Diploma in Design is awarded with or without an endorsement.
6. Candidates may complete an endorsement by completing at least 75 credits from the course prefix series of one of the endorsement subjects, including both the core courses for that course prefix listed in Part B of the Schedule to the Diploma.
7. Endorsements available in the Graduate Diploma in Design and their associated course prefixes are: Industrial Design (198 prefix), Fashion Design (212 prefix), Photography (221 prefix), Spatial Design (224 prefix), Textile Design (223 prefix) or Visual Communication Design (222 prefix).
Student progression
8. In cases of sufficient merit, the Graduate Diploma in Design may be awarded with Distinction or Merit if completed in one year of full-time study or three years of part-time study.
Completion requirements
9. Any timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates will apply.
10. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board or their delegate, be awarded the Certificate in Visual Arts should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.
Unsatisfactory academic progress
11. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.
Schedule for the Graduate Diploma in Design
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
- Courses
- Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
- Course code
- Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- Credits
- Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- Specialisations
- Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.
Part A: Core courses (Choose 30 credits from)
Course code: 197388 Creative Communities credits 15
Students from a broad range of creative practices will work together to explore conceptual and strategic dimensions of professional practice through engagement with experts from the creative sector. Students will develop an understanding of their position as creative citizens within a broader community.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237330 Creative Cultures & Ideas credits 15
In this course students will explore and appraise a range of ideas that support the critical positioning of creative practices. The selected ideas will be explored through interdisciplinary engagement.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237331 Creative Cultures & Display credits 15
In this course students will critically engage with a range of curatorial concepts in order to investigate modes of representation, collection, archiving, display and distribution. The course will overview key historical developments in 19th, 20th, and 21st century museum practices and examine selected cultural and ethical concerns for both community and institutional contexts.
View full course detailsPart B: Core Endorsement courses (Choose 60 credits from)
Course code: 198357 Design Studio IIIA (Industrial) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand industrial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198358 Design Studio IIIB (Industrial) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing industrial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212357 Design Studio IIIA (Fashion) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand fashion design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212358 Design Studio IIIB (Fashion) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing fashion design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221357 Design Studio IIIA (Photography) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand photographic concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221358 Design Studio IIIB (Photography) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing photographic concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222357 Design Studio IIIA (Visual Communication) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand visual communication design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222358 Design Studio IIIB (Visual Communication) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing visual communication design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223357 Design Studio IIIA (Textiles) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand textile design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223358 Design Studio IIIB (Textiles) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing textile design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224357 Design Studio IIIA (Spatial) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand spatial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224358 Design Studio IIIB (Spatial) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing spatial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 296357 Design Studio IIIA (Concept) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand concept design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 296358 Design Studio IIIB (Concept) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing concept design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsPart C: Elective courses (Choose 30 credits from)
Course code: 197228 Contemporary Design Project 2A credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 197229 Contemporary Design Project 2B credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research and production through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 197238 Interaction and Interface I credits 15
In this studio course students will focus on issues and design considerations particular to the interface between technology and people. Principles of usability and interaction will be applied to a range of situations including hand-held, web located, environmental and spatial.
View full course detailsCourse code: 197291 Art and Design: Special Topic II credits 15
This course focuses on a specific aspect of art and design. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsCourse code: 197331 Contemporary Design Project 3A credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 197332 Contemporary Design Project 3B credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary design research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 197338 Interaction and Interface II credits 15
In this studio course students will expand their knowledge and proficiency with specific aspects of human-technology interaction. Students will intensify their focus on areas such as small-screen interface, web-based networking, touch control, reactive environments and spatial interaction.
View full course detailsCourse code: 197379 Service and Experience Design credits 15
In this studio course students will learn and apply human-centred design processes to create a multi-dimensional response to a specific brief. Using a human-centred approach, students will negotiate the opportunities and tensions inherent in the design of services and experiences, offering original solutions that explore current paradigms (including the dynamic interplay of production and consumption).
View full course detailsCourse code: 197383 Internship credits 15
In this course, and in partnership with the course coordinator, the student will identify an academic researcher, external group, mentor or professional to exercise and develop their creative practice while working within a direct collaborative relationship.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198212 Product Design Visualisation credits 15
Introduction to visualisation techniques and processes that are used for the design of tangible products that focus on developing drawing, rendering, concept development and presentation skills across a range of software and traditional media.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198213 Furniture Design credits 15
In this studio course students will develop skills in the design, development and production of furniture in one-off, batch or mass production. By gaining an understanding of the theoretical, historical and practical applications of the discipline, they will produce a project for a specific design context.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198308 Industrial Design Special Topic A credits 15
The course focuses on one specific aspect of industrial design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198315 Product Development credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and design considerations particular to the development of products for manufacture. Through a design and build project, students will explore and apply their individual and collaborative practices required to develop a product from concept to manufacture.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198320 Open Design & Digital Fabrication credits 15
In this studio course students will utilise open design methodologies and digital fabrication tools to produce an open design project. They will explore the possibilities and articulate issues related to an open design philosophy whilst developing skills in making and digital fabrication.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212200 Garment Block Pattern Drafting and Grading credits 15
In this studio course students will be introduced to pattern drafting and basic size grading techniques. Through manual and digital applications, students will development an understanding of block foundation shapes and how they form the basis of garment styles.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212226 Fashion Communication credits 15
Critically explore the way in which ‘fashion’ is communicated to the world. Through creative and technical learning, and an ethical /sustainable fashion lens, students explore experimental fashion illustration, styling, fashion photography, advertising, marketing, and fashion writing through the use of visuals and text.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212228 Fashion Special Topic A credits 15
A selected workshop- or studio-based aspect of fashion design. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212304 Drape for Design credits 15
In this studio course the student will investigate and explore creative and innovative design pattern processes through application and manipulation of fabric directly on the three dimensional form Students will expand their pattern processes through critical analysis of drape techniques with increased understanding of fabric behaviour, fit and relationship of the garment to the body.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212309 Contoured and Knit Apparel credits 15
In this studio course students explore the specialised aspects of pattern development and production in the area of contoured and stretch apparel design.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212321 Digital Applications for Fashion Production credits 15
In this studio course students will apply their understanding of pattern production and grading methods specifically oriented to developing designs for mass manufacture.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212328 Fashion Special Topic B credits 15
A selected workshop- or studio-based aspect of fashion design. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213211 Fine Arts Special Topic II credits 15
Course code: 213254 Drawing in Practice credits 15
In this studio course students will be guided by experts, each with a focus on particular approaches and technologies of drawing. Students will experiment with these different methodologies, and critically reflect on the role of drawing within their own practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213255 Drawing the Body II credits 15
A creative response to representation of the human body through a prescribed project. Students apply a range of drawing practices and media to the development of individual work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213256 Contemporary Art Projects A credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213257 Contemporary Art Projects B credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213258 Contemporary Art Projects C credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213259 Contemporary Art Projects D credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213260 Fine Arts Special Topic IIB credits 30
Course code: 213261 Contemporary Art Projects F credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213262 Contemporary Art Projects G credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213263 Contemporary Art Projects H credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213264 Contemporary Art Projects I credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213265 Contemporary Art Projects J credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213311 Fine Arts Special Topic III credits 15
Course code: 213356 Contemporary Art Projects E credits 15
An investigation into new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213358 Fine Arts Internship credits 15
A negotiated programme of study that provides students with the opportunity to gain experience and practice by working alongside visual arts professionals. Students work through self-directed inquiry and collaboration (as appropriate) towards the development of a project and assigned tasks within the professional environment. Prior approval by the course Coordinator is required.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213359 Contemporary Art Projects K credits 15
Engagement with new thinking in contemporary art research through a specific lecturer-led project.
View full course detailsCourse code: 213360 Fine Arts Special Topic IIIB credits 30
Course code: 221220 Photography and the Studio credits 15
In this studio course students will learn controlled lighting techniques (in the studio and on location). They will develop a self-initiated lighting project in order to enrich other strands of their creative practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221221 Photography and Digital Practices I credits 15
In this studio course students will be introduced to photographic digital image manipulation techniques within a broader discussion of the veracity and consumption of digital photographs. They will develop a self-initiated project in response to their specific area of creative practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221222 Photography and the Darkroom credits 15
In this studio course students will be introduced to a variety of photographic analogue processes, which they will employ to produce a body of work. Selected darkroom and wet-based photographic techniques will be explored.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221291 Photography Special Topic A credits 15
This course focuses upon one specific aspect of photography. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in either or both semesters.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221320 Photography and the Body credits 15
This studio course engages with the human form as subject in photography and examines principles of lighting. It also explores the history of representation of the human form, taking in photographic portraiture and approaches to fashion photography along with the central and sometimes controversial history of the nude.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221321 Photography and Digital Practices II credits 15
This studio course provides students from all disciplines with advanced knowledge in digital photographic technologies and how they can be utilised in contemporary photographic practice. Particular attention will be paid to colour theory, colour management and advanced photographic manipulation and output strategies.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221391 Photography Special Topic B credits 15
This course focuses upon one specific aspect of photography. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in either or both semesters.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222208 Letterpress credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and design considerations particular to letterpress technologies. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in letterpress typography and print production.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222215 Brand Communication credits 15
In this studio course students will learn history and methods particular to practices of brand positioning and marketing communication. Students will apply fundamentals of brand strategy to the process of differentiating branded offerings through design.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222225 Narrative Illustration credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and creative considerations particular to narration and narrative theory. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in the use of storytelling in their creative practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222232 Illustrated Characters credits 15
In this studio course students will explore the unique area of character creation, design and production. Following an investigative process, students will develop an original character that is meaningfully placed within a social or fantastical context.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222248 Typographic Systems credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and design considerations particular to managing complex information. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in communicating through text, symbol, colour and form.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222326 Sequential Art credits 15
In this studio course students will learn how to create visual narratives in sequential form. The emphasis will be on visual narrative construction for the picture book, with some contextual history of the genre. Production aspects include analogue and design techniques, continuity and image and text relationships.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222333 Concept Design for Imaginary Worlds credits 15
In this studio course students will learn how to represent ideas, characters, moods, scenes and scenarios which could be used in film, games or animations. Within this area of pre-production students will use both divergent and convergent approaches that will result in multiple concept options as well as technically resolved images.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222347 Editorial Design credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate design considerations particular to managing editorial content. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in communicating through advanced typographic techniques and image composition.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222348 Narrative Information Design credits 15
In this studio course students will explore information design concepts and expand information design theory and practice. Complex information will be interpreted and translated into precise and accessible form for specific audiences.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222390 Visual Communication Design Special Topic A credits 15
The course focuses on one specific aspect of visual communication design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223207 Materials Lab credits 15
In this studio course students will be introduced to identification and testing of materials for design and performance. Students will analyse innovative, technical, and industrial materials for a wide range of design products and contexts through workshops and interaction with industry.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223211 Fashion Textiles credits 15
This studio course introduces the design and creation of textiles for apparel. Students will explore a variety of textile techniques and processes, and their creative fashion application.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223301 Contemporary Wallcoverings credits 15
In this studio course students will design and develop collections for wallpaper and wall coverings, with emphasis on creative investigation and forecasting.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223312 Textile Print Project credits 15
In this studio course, students explore the design and development of printed textiles for a specific performance, installation or exhibition.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223328 Textile Design Special Topic B credits 15
The course focuses on one specific aspect of textile design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224204 Design for Performance credits 15
In this studio course students will explore the design and making of performances and their settings. Students will apply their investigations through the design or production of performance experiences and events.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224205 Design for Display credits 15
In this studio course students will investigate concepts for display and design strategies for exhibitions as temporary interventions in public space.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224302 Spatial Design Special Topic A credits 15
This course focuses on one specific aspect of spatial design. Offerings may change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237217 Māori Art and Design Studio IIA - Toi Atea credits 15
The development of individual work that grows out of the investigation of a select range of Māori concepts, art forms, imagery, values and approaches that reflect a Māori world view.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237218 Māori Art and Design Studio IIB - Toi Atea credits 15
Further development of individual work that grows out of the investigation of a select range of Māori concepts, art forms, imagery, values and approaches that reflect a Māori world view.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237230 Creative Cultures & Contexts I credits 15
This course introduces students to histories of design and art to develop a critical appreciation of change and context. It will include the analysis of selected visual and material cultural practices in a series of theme based modules that explore the origins and impacts of consumerism, globalisation, sustainability.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237231 Creative Cultures & Contexts II credits 15
In this course students will explore and discover a broad range of critical perspectives relevant to the creative arts. They will select from a series of thematic modules, designed to prompt further consideration and questioning of creative practices.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237317 Māori Art and Design Studio IIIA - Toi Atea credits 15
Developing visual responses to the exploration of issues (social, political, environmental, global) significant to Māori people and their communities.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237318 Māori Art and Design Studio IIIB - Toi Atea credits 15
Further development of a range of visual responses to issues (social, political, environmental, global) of significance to Māori people and their communities.
View full course detailsEndorsements (Choose 75 credits from)
Fashion Design (75 credits)
No new enrolments
This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
Compulsory courses
Course code: 212357 Design Studio IIIA (Fashion) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand fashion design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212358 Design Studio IIIB (Fashion) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing fashion design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsAt least 15 credits from
Course code: 212200 Garment Block Pattern Drafting and Grading credits 15
In this studio course students will be introduced to pattern drafting and basic size grading techniques. Through manual and digital applications, students will development an understanding of block foundation shapes and how they form the basis of garment styles.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212226 Fashion Communication credits 15
Critically explore the way in which ‘fashion’ is communicated to the world. Through creative and technical learning, and an ethical /sustainable fashion lens, students explore experimental fashion illustration, styling, fashion photography, advertising, marketing, and fashion writing through the use of visuals and text.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212228 Fashion Special Topic A credits 15
A selected workshop- or studio-based aspect of fashion design. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212304 Drape for Design credits 15
In this studio course the student will investigate and explore creative and innovative design pattern processes through application and manipulation of fabric directly on the three dimensional form Students will expand their pattern processes through critical analysis of drape techniques with increased understanding of fabric behaviour, fit and relationship of the garment to the body.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212309 Contoured and Knit Apparel credits 15
In this studio course students explore the specialised aspects of pattern development and production in the area of contoured and stretch apparel design.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212321 Digital Applications for Fashion Production credits 15
In this studio course students will apply their understanding of pattern production and grading methods specifically oriented to developing designs for mass manufacture.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212328 Fashion Special Topic B credits 15
A selected workshop- or studio-based aspect of fashion design. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsIndustrial Design (75 credits)
No new enrolments
This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
Compulsory courses
Course code: 198357 Design Studio IIIA (Industrial) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand industrial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198358 Design Studio IIIB (Industrial) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing industrial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsAt least 15 credits from
Course code: 198212 Product Design Visualisation credits 15
Introduction to visualisation techniques and processes that are used for the design of tangible products that focus on developing drawing, rendering, concept development and presentation skills across a range of software and traditional media.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198213 Furniture Design credits 15
In this studio course students will develop skills in the design, development and production of furniture in one-off, batch or mass production. By gaining an understanding of the theoretical, historical and practical applications of the discipline, they will produce a project for a specific design context.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198308 Industrial Design Special Topic A credits 15
The course focuses on one specific aspect of industrial design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198315 Product Development credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and design considerations particular to the development of products for manufacture. Through a design and build project, students will explore and apply their individual and collaborative practices required to develop a product from concept to manufacture.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198320 Open Design & Digital Fabrication credits 15
In this studio course students will utilise open design methodologies and digital fabrication tools to produce an open design project. They will explore the possibilities and articulate issues related to an open design philosophy whilst developing skills in making and digital fabrication.
View full course detailsPhotography (75 credits)
No new enrolments
This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
Compulsory courses
Course code: 221357 Design Studio IIIA (Photography) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand photographic concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221358 Design Studio IIIB (Photography) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing photographic concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course details15 credits from
Course code: 221220 Photography and the Studio credits 15
In this studio course students will learn controlled lighting techniques (in the studio and on location). They will develop a self-initiated lighting project in order to enrich other strands of their creative practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221221 Photography and Digital Practices I credits 15
In this studio course students will be introduced to photographic digital image manipulation techniques within a broader discussion of the veracity and consumption of digital photographs. They will develop a self-initiated project in response to their specific area of creative practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221222 Photography and the Darkroom credits 15
In this studio course students will be introduced to a variety of photographic analogue processes, which they will employ to produce a body of work. Selected darkroom and wet-based photographic techniques will be explored.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221291 Photography Special Topic A credits 15
This course focuses upon one specific aspect of photography. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in either or both semesters.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221320 Photography and the Body credits 15
This studio course engages with the human form as subject in photography and examines principles of lighting. It also explores the history of representation of the human form, taking in photographic portraiture and approaches to fashion photography along with the central and sometimes controversial history of the nude.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221321 Photography and Digital Practices II credits 15
This studio course provides students from all disciplines with advanced knowledge in digital photographic technologies and how they can be utilised in contemporary photographic practice. Particular attention will be paid to colour theory, colour management and advanced photographic manipulation and output strategies.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221391 Photography Special Topic B credits 15
This course focuses upon one specific aspect of photography. Offerings change from year to year and may not be offered in either or both semesters.
View full course detailsSpatial Design (75 credits)
No new enrolments
This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
compulsory courses
Course code: 224357 Design Studio IIIA (Spatial) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand spatial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224358 Design Studio IIIB (Spatial) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing spatial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsAt least 15 credits from
Course code: 224204 Design for Performance credits 15
In this studio course students will explore the design and making of performances and their settings. Students will apply their investigations through the design or production of performance experiences and events.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224205 Design for Display credits 15
In this studio course students will investigate concepts for display and design strategies for exhibitions as temporary interventions in public space.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224302 Spatial Design Special Topic A credits 15
This course focuses on one specific aspect of spatial design. Offerings may change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsTextile Design (75 credits)
No new enrolments
This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
Compulsory courses
Course code: 223357 Design Studio IIIA (Textiles) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand textile design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223358 Design Studio IIIB (Textiles) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing textile design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
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Course code: 223207 Materials Lab credits 15
In this studio course students will be introduced to identification and testing of materials for design and performance. Students will analyse innovative, technical, and industrial materials for a wide range of design products and contexts through workshops and interaction with industry.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223211 Fashion Textiles credits 15
This studio course introduces the design and creation of textiles for apparel. Students will explore a variety of textile techniques and processes, and their creative fashion application.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223301 Contemporary Wallcoverings credits 15
In this studio course students will design and develop collections for wallpaper and wall coverings, with emphasis on creative investigation and forecasting.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223312 Textile Print Project credits 15
In this studio course, students explore the design and development of printed textiles for a specific performance, installation or exhibition.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223328 Textile Design Special Topic B credits 15
The course focuses on one specific aspect of textile design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsVisual Communication Design (75 credits)
No new enrolments
This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
Compulsory courses
Course code: 222357 Design Studio IIIA (Visual Communication) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand visual communication design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222358 Design Studio IIIB (Visual Communication) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing visual communication design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
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Course code: 222208 Letterpress credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and design considerations particular to letterpress technologies. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in letterpress typography and print production.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222215 Brand Communication credits 15
In this studio course students will learn history and methods particular to practices of brand positioning and marketing communication. Students will apply fundamentals of brand strategy to the process of differentiating branded offerings through design.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222225 Narrative Illustration credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and creative considerations particular to narration and narrative theory. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in the use of storytelling in their creative practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222232 Illustrated Characters credits 15
In this studio course students will explore the unique area of character creation, design and production. Following an investigative process, students will develop an original character that is meaningfully placed within a social or fantastical context.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222248 Typographic Systems credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate issues and design considerations particular to managing complex information. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in communicating through text, symbol, colour and form.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222326 Sequential Art credits 15
In this studio course students will learn how to create visual narratives in sequential form. The emphasis will be on visual narrative construction for the picture book, with some contextual history of the genre. Production aspects include analogue and design techniques, continuity and image and text relationships.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222333 Concept Design for Imaginary Worlds credits 15
In this studio course students will learn how to represent ideas, characters, moods, scenes and scenarios which could be used in film, games or animations. Within this area of pre-production students will use both divergent and convergent approaches that will result in multiple concept options as well as technically resolved images.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222347 Editorial Design credits 15
In this studio course students will explore and articulate design considerations particular to managing editorial content. Students will develop and apply techniques, skills and processes in communicating through advanced typographic techniques and image composition.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222348 Narrative Information Design credits 15
In this studio course students will explore information design concepts and expand information design theory and practice. Complex information will be interpreted and translated into precise and accessible form for specific audiences.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222390 Visual Communication Design Special Topic A credits 15
The course focuses on one specific aspect of visual communication design. Offerings change from year to year or may not be offered in a particular year.
View full course detailsWithout Specialisation (120 credits)
Schedule A: Core course selection
Course code: 197388 Creative Communities credits 15
Students from a broad range of creative practices will work together to explore conceptual and strategic dimensions of professional practice through engagement with experts from the creative sector. Students will develop an understanding of their position as creative citizens within a broader community.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237330 Creative Cultures & Ideas credits 15
In this course students will explore and appraise a range of ideas that support the critical positioning of creative practices. The selected ideas will be explored through interdisciplinary engagement.
View full course detailsCourse code: 237331 Creative Cultures & Display credits 15
In this course students will critically engage with a range of curatorial concepts in order to investigate modes of representation, collection, archiving, display and distribution. The course will overview key historical developments in 19th, 20th, and 21st century museum practices and examine selected cultural and ethical concerns for both community and institutional contexts.
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Course code: 198357 Design Studio IIIA (Industrial) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand industrial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 198358 Design Studio IIIB (Industrial) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing industrial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212357 Design Studio IIIA (Fashion) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand fashion design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 212358 Design Studio IIIB (Fashion) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing fashion design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221357 Design Studio IIIA (Photography) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand photographic concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 221358 Design Studio IIIB (Photography) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing photographic concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222357 Design Studio IIIA (Visual Communication) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand visual communication design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 222358 Design Studio IIIB (Visual Communication) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing visual communication design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223357 Design Studio IIIA (Textiles) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand textile design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223358 Design Studio IIIB (Textiles) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing textile design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224357 Design Studio IIIA (Spatial) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand spatial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 224358 Design Studio IIIB (Spatial) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing spatial design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsCourse code: 296357 Design Studio IIIA (Concept) credits 30
In this studio course students will establish a critical position through individual or collaborative creative exploration and articulation. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand concept design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 296358 Design Studio IIIB (Concept) credits 30
In this studio course students will negotiate a critical position through individual or collaborative professional practices, with opportunities to apply their specialist skills to a range of contexts. In addition to advancing concept design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work, students will develop and apply transferable skills relevant to professional environments.
View full course detailsSchedule C: Elective courses
Any 200- or 300-level courses from the College of Creative Arts (Prefixes: 133, 150, 197, 198, 212, 213, 221, 222, 223, 224, 237, 296, 289)
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