F6002 Master of Design

The course is structured in three parts. Part A, Preparatory studies for advanced design; Part B, Advanced design studies, and; Part C, Advanced design applications. All students complete Part C. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit.

Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Preparatory studies for advanced design

These studies provide you with the conceptual thinking and technical skill set required for advanced postgraduate study in this area. The studio unit brings together conceptual and technical abilities developed in the other two units.

Part B. Advanced design studies

In these studies you will focus on the application of conceptual thinking and technical skills to advanced design problem solving. You will analyse and create a project outcome based on research, critique, and the application of design processes appropriate to your specialisation. You will also choose a selective unit that will further build capacity in your chosen specialisation.

Part C. Advanced design applications

In these studies you will focus on the application of advanced design problem solving skills at a professional level. You will consolidate skills and practice of design research methodologies and may extend your research trajectory to further study. Part C is also supported by a selective unit to allow you to build capabilities in your chosen specialisation.
In the final semester you will pursue a major design project or participate in a leading industry project. The exegesis unit formalises the research component of Part C. The final semester brings together advanced technical ability, conceptual thinking, entrepreneurial studies and design management in practice.

Master's entry points

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, B and C
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and C
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 points, comprising Part C.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

A zero-credit-point unit in art, design and architecture occupational health and safety (OHS1000) will also be undertaken. This unit is required of all students in the Master of Design and must be completed even if credit is obtained for Parts A or B.

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Preparatory studies for advanced design (24 points), Part B. Advanced design studies (24 points), and Part C. Advanced design applications (48 points).

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, B and C
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and C
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 points, comprising Part C.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

A zero-credit-point unit in art, design and architecture occupational health and safety (OHS1000) will also be undertaken. This unit is required of all students in the Master of Design and must be completed even if credit is obtained for Parts A or B.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Preparatory studies for advanced design (24 points)

You must complete:

• ADA4500 Design thinking approaches
• MDC4500 Design fundamental studio
• MDC4550 Design technologies and processes (12 points)
• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 points)

Part B. Advanced design studies (24 points)

You must complete:

• TAD4523 Design research methods
• one unit (6 points) at level 2 or above, chosen from within the faculty and selected in consultation with the course coordinator

and one specialisation studio 1 unit (12 points):

• MDC4110 Interaction design 1 (12 points)
• MDC4120 Multimedia design 1 (12 points)
• MDC4130 Collaborative design 1 (12 points)

Part C. Advanced design applications (48 points)

You must complete:

• PPR5500 Design management and entrepreneurship
• TAD5500 Exegesis
• one unit (6 points) at level 5 or above, chosen from within the faculty and selected in consultation with the course coordinator

and one specialisation studio 2 unit (12 points):

• MDC5210 Interaction design 2 (12 points)
• MDC5220 Multimedia design 2 (12 points)
• MDC5230 Collaborative design 2 (12 points)

and one specialisation research studio unit (18 points):

• MDC5310 Interaction design 3 (18 points)
• MDC5320 Multimedia design 3 (18 points)
• MDC5330 Collaborative design 3 (18 points)
• MDC5340 Advanced studies in design (18 points)